NCLEX_CRUSADE_ACADEMY TEST - 16 COMMON_COMMUNICABLE_DISEASES_OF_CHILDHOOD

1. The incubation period of an infectious disease is defined as: The period when symptoms are most severe. The time between pathogen exposure and symptom onset. The recovery stage after infection. The period when the patient is non infectious.

2. The prodromal phase of infection is characterized by: Severe specific symptoms. Mild nonspecific symptoms. Complete recovery. Permanent immunity.

3. During the illness phase of an infectious disease: Symptoms decline. Pathogens are eliminated. Symptoms reach peak severity. The patient is no longer contagious.

4. The convalescent phase occurs when: Pathogens multiply rapidly. Symptoms decline and recovery occurs. Initial exposure happens. Immunization is required.

5. Varicella (chickenpox) is transmitted primarily through: Vector transmission. Airborne and direct contact. Blood exposure. Food contamination.

6. The incubation period of varicella is approximately: 1-3 days. 5-7 days. 13-17 days. 30 days.

7. Isolation precautions for varicella should continue until: Fever resolves. Rash appears. All lesions crust over. The patient is asymptomatic.

8. Pertussis is caused by which organism?. Streptococcus pyogenes. Bordetella pertussis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Haemophilus influenzae.

9. The primary transmission mode for pertussis is: Airborne. Droplet. Vector. Bloodborne.

10. A serious complication of pertussis includes: Kidney stones. Pneumonia. Liver failure. Diabetes.

11. Diphtheria primarily threatens which system?. Cardiovascular. Respiratory. Endocrine. Digestive.

12. Scarlet fever transmission occurs through: Droplet spread. Vector transmission. Blood transfusion. Foodborne infection.

13. A major complication of scarlet fever is: Kidney damage. Diabetes. Asthma. Blindness.

14. Rubella is particularly dangerous because: It causes kidney failure. It is highly teratogenic. It leads to seizures. It causes severe pneumonia.

15. Rubeola (measles) commonly presents with: Koplik spots. Liver enlargement. Kidney failure. Skin ulceration.

16. Photophobia in measles patients is treated by: Bright light therapy. Dim lighting and rest. Oxygen therapy. Steroid injections.

17. Mumps is transmitted through: Saliva droplets. Mosquito bites. Blood transfusion. Skin contact only.

18. A complication of mumps in males is: Infertility due to orchitis. Kidney failure. Diabetes. Blindness.

19. Infectious mononucleosis spreads mainly through: Saliva contact. Airborne droplets. Blood exposure. Insect bites.

20. A major precaution for patients with mononucleosis is: Avoid contact sports. Avoid carbohydrates. Increase sodium intake. Restrict fluids.

21. HIV primarily destroys which immune cells?. CD4 T cells. Red blood cells. Platelets. B cells.

22. Pediatric HIV may be transmitted through: Mosquito bites. Vertical transmission at birth. Skin contact. Food exposure.

23. AIDS is diagnosed when CD4 count falls below: 500 cells/mm. 350 cells/mm. 200 cells/mm. 1000 cells/mm.

24. Opportunistic infections in pediatric HIV include: Candida infections. Hypertension. Diabetes. Arthritis.

25. Live vaccines should generally be avoided in: Healthy children. Immunocompromised children. Adults. Elderly patients.

26. A safe vaccine option for immunocompromised children is: Live varicella vaccine. Inactivated influenza vaccine. Oral polio vaccine. MMR vaccine.

27. Latent tuberculosis infection is characterized by: Active symptoms. Non infectious dormant bacteria. Severe respiratory failure. High fever.

28. Active tuberculosis is highly contagious through: Blood transmission. Airborne spread. Vector transmission. Contact transmission.

29. The Mantoux test evaluates: Liver enzymes. TB exposure. Kidney function. Viral load.

30. A positive Mantoux result is measured by: Redness. Swelling diameter. Induration hardness. Skin color.

31. Treatment of tuberculosis commonly includes: Isoniazid. Penicillin. Acyclovir. Vancomycin.

32. TB treatment usually continues for approximately: 1 week. 2 months. 912 months. 2 years.

33. A patient with TB becomes nonIinfectious after: One negative culture. Two negative cultures. Three consecutive negative sputum cultures. Antibiotic completion.

34. Airborne isolation precautions require: Gloves only. N95 mask and negative pressure room. Eye protection only. Surgical mask only.

35. The nurses role in communicable disease management includes: Ignoring family education. Identifying early symptoms and teaching prevention. Delaying treatment. Avoiding infection control measures.