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Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 11th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 6 : Infectious Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the primary treatment for warts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Local destructive therapy is individualized according to location, type, and number; surgical removal, electrocautery, curettage, cryotherapy, caustic solutions, x-ray treatment, and laser therapies are used. Vaccination is prophylaxis for warts, not a treatment. Corticosteroids and specific antibiotic therapy are not effective in the treatment of warts.
Question 2 of 5
Herpes zoster is caused by the varicella virus and has an affinity for which?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The herpes zoster virus has an affinity for posterior root ganglia, the posterior horn of the spinal cord, and the skin. The zoster virus does not involve the nerve fibers listed.
Question 3 of 5
Treatment for herpes simplex virus (type 1 or 2) includes which?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral antiviral agents are effective for viral infections such as herpes simplex. Corticosteroids, antibiotics, and griseofulvin (an antifungal agent) are not effective for viral infections.
Question 4 of 5
What should the nurse explain about ringworm?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ringworm is spread by both direct and indirect contact. Infected children should wear protective caps at night to avoid transfer of ringworm to bedding. Ringworm is infectious. Because ringworm is easily transmitted, it is not a sign of uncleanliness. It can be transmitted by seats with head rests, gym mats, and animal-to-human transmission. The drug griseofulvin is indicated for a prolonged course, possibly several months.
Question 5 of 5
When giving instructions to a parent whose child has scabies, what should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mite responsible for the scabies will most likely be killed with the administration of medications. It will take 2 to 3 weeks for the stratum corneum to heal. That is when the symptoms will abate. Initiation of therapy does not wait for clinical symptom development. All individuals in close contact with the affected child need to be treated. Permethrin, a scabicide, is the preferred treatment and is applied to all skin surfaces.