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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Communicable Disease Questions III

Situation 13. Leprosy is an ancient disease and is a leading cause of permanent physical disability among the communicable diseases. It is a chronic mildly communicable disease that mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the eyes and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract.

61. Assessment is done upon seeing a patient with leprosy. The following are early signs and symptoms, except:
1. Appearance of a skin patch
2. Loss of sensation on skin lesion
3. Inability to close eyelids
4. Hair growth over the lesion
5. Painful nerves
6. Loss of eyebrow
7. Ulcers that do not heal
8. Sinking of the nose bridge
a. 3, 5 and 7 c. 3, 6 and 8
b. 2, 5 and 8 d. 2, 6 and 7

62. A person can get leprosy through the following except:
1. Inhalation of the infectious organism through a broken skin
2. Repeated skin to skin contact with untreated individual
3. Inhalation of the infectious organism from the nasal discharges of an untreated individual
4. Contact with articles soiled with discharges from lesions of leprosy patient
a. 1 only c. 4 only
b. 1 and 3 d. 3 and 4

63. Philip is a 55 year-old resident who is affected by leprosy and is on schedule for Multidrug Therapy. Which daily treatment is usually prescribed by a physician for lepromatous and borderline type in 28 days?
a. Dapsone 10 mg and Rifampicin 600 mg
b. Clofazimine 50 mg and Rifampicin 50 mg
c. Rifampicin 150 mg and Dapsone 50 mg
d. Clofazimine 50 mg and Dapsone 100 mg

64. Only in rare instances is there really a need to use laboratory and other investigations to confirm a diagnosis. However, when a clinical diagnosis is doubtful. This optional procedure is done to prevent misclassification and wrong treatment.
a. Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy (DSSM)
b. Slit Skin Smear (SSS) examination
c. Mass Blood Smear (MBS) collection
d. Purified Purine Derivative (PPD) test


65. Preventive aspect of care is a priority consideration. Which of the following vaccine is also preventive measure?
a. BCG c. Gammaglobulin
b. DPT d. ATS
Situation 14. Nurse Lorie is taking care of Anne, 15 months old, who is admitted to the hospital with Rubeola. She has conjunctivitis, coryza, cough, rashes and temperature of 38ºC.

66. Which of the following statements is true of Rubeola?
1. It is caused by a filterable virus
2. The prodrome period lasts for about 2 weeks
3. The rashes doesn't end in a branny desquamation
4. It is an acute highly communicable infection
5. The rash usually begins behind the ears and neck
6. The cause of death is usually from complications
7. Serum antibodies appear on the third day of the incubation period
8. A morbilliform rash appears on the 3rd or 4th day
a. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 c. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7
b. 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 d. 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8

67. Nurse Lorie knows that the incubation period of Rubeola is:
a. 10 days from exposure to appearance of fever and about 14 days until rash appears
b. 2-3 weeks, commonly 13 to 17 days
c. 12 to 26 days, usually 18 days
d. Varies from 3 days to 1 month or more, falling between 7-14days in high proportion of cases

68. Anne's immunity from her mother lasted only 6 months. She was brought by her mother because of spots in her buccal mucosa. What do you call these spots?
a. Pseudomembrane c. Koplik spots
b. Rose spots d. Forscheimer's spots

69. The characteristic signs of measles are which of the following group?
a. Skin eruptions which are abundant on covered areas of the body than on the exposed areas
b. Rashes which spread from the face to the trunk and limbs, conjunctivitis, high fever and tiny white spots in the mucosa inside the cheek
c. Vomiting, headache, fine petechial and morbilliform rashes and epistaxis
d. Severe backache and rashes which are more abundant on extremities than on the trunk

70. A nursing intervention that is important in caring for Anne would include the following, except:
a. Administer as prescribed antipyretics to reduce fever
b. Ensuring that the room is well lighted
c. Wearing face mask when administering nursing care to the child
d. Increase fluid intake of the child by drinking water frequently

Situation 15. Vangie is a 15 year-old child who is spending Christmas Vacation in Pangasinan. A week before the vacation ends, she developed fever, diarrhea and rose spots on her abdomen.

71. Based on Vangie's clinical findings, Nurse Ulysses will suspect Vangie to have contacted which infection?
a. Dysentery c. Cholera
b. Amoebiasis d. Typhoid fever

72. Vangie's condition is caused by a:
a. Virus c. Helminth
b. Bacteria d. Protozoa

73. Nurse Ulysses provided the family with health education to prevent transmission of infection as the disease can be transmitted to family members through the following, except:
a. Flies
b. Contaminated food and water
c. Airborne transmission
d. Direct contact


74. The characteristic signs of the said condition in #71 are which of the following?
1. Intermittent fever
2. Continued fever
3. Loss of appetite
4. Slow pulse
5. Rose spots on trunk and abdomen
6. Diarrhea
7. Rice watery stool
8. Bloody stool
a. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 c. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7
b. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 d. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8


75. As a preventive control measure for the said condition in #71, which of the following must be discussed in the health education program for the pubic?
1. Sanitary disposal of human feces and maintenance of fly proof latrine
2. Proper food handling and preparation
3. Removal of stagnant water in empty water drums and flower pots
4. Use of repellants and insecticides
a. 1 and 4 c. 3 and 4
b. 2 and 3 d. 1 and 2

Situation 16. According to a nationwide survey on soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) among children aged 12-71 months old done by the DOH, UP and UNICEF in 2003, it showed a cumulative prevalence rate of 66 percent. Studies have shown that STH infected children are prone to acquire other infections. There is a need to sustain mass deworming for 3 consecutive years to immediately control intestinal parasitism and other parasites among these infected children at the critical time of their growth and development.

76. Antihelminthic drugs used include:
a. Albendazole and Mebendazole
b. Metronidazole and Albendazole
c. Cotrimoxazole and Metronidazole
d. All of the above

77. It is a parasitic disease that has similar manifestation with Pulmonary Tuberculosis. What is it?
a. Trichuriasis c. Ascariasis
b. Filariasis d. Paragonimiasis

78. The treatment of choice for the condition in #77 is:
a. Bithionol c. Praziquantel
b. Ethambutol d. Metronidazole

79. The three major causes of intestinal parasitic infections in the Philippines are the following, except:
a. Trichuriasis c. Ancylostomiasis
b. Taeniasis d. Ascariasis

80. This parasite enters the intestinal mucosa and could be spread through autoinfection. This is typically exemplify by:
a. hookworm c. whipworm
b. tapeworm d. pinworm

Situation 17. Lord Voldemort complained of dizziness, vomiting, headache and numbness of the face especially around the mouth after 45 minutes of eating shellfish. He was rushed to the hospital and was diagnosed with Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PCP) or Red Tide Poisoning.

81. In addition to the above mentioned signs and symptoms manifested by Lord Voldemort, he may also manifest the following:
a. Blurred vision and rapid rise in the blood pressure
b. Seizures, bradycardia, hematemesis and chest pain
c. Tachycardia, dysphagia, paresthesia and ataxia
d. Floating sensation, hypertension, bradycardia and abdominal pain

82. Which of the following statement is not true about red tide poisoning?
a. The toxin is totally destroyed upon cooking
b. Symptoms occur within minutes or several hours after ingestion of poisonous shellfish
c. It is caused by a plankton
d. Symptoms include tingling sensation and paresthesia

83. Nurse Bellatrix is giving health education to the family of Lord Voldemort regarding Red Tide Poisoning. Lord Voldemort asked the nurse, “Does cooking the shellfish make it safe to eat?” Nurse Bellatrix's best response is:
a. “Yes, as long as you cook the shellfish properly at a boiling point.”
b. “No, the poisons are not destroyed by cooking.”
c. “Yes, the toxins are easily destroyed by heat.”
d. “No, the toxins are destroyed by freezing.”

84. The mother of Lord Voldemort asked Nurse Bellatrix, “Which sea foods can transmit red tide poisoning to human?” The nurse response included the following sea foods, except:
a. crab meat c. clams and mussels
b. oysters and scallops d. sea cucumber

85. Management of Red Tide Poisoning includes:
a. Do not induce vomiting
b. Giving of medications
c. Give coconut milk and sodium bicarbonate
d. The toxin is totally destroyed upon cooking

Situation 18. Severus was admitted with manifestation of jaundice accompanied by pruritus and urticaria. The patient was diagnosed with Hepatitis A.

86. Hepatitis A is also known by the following names, except:
a. Infectious hepatitis c. Epidemic hepatitis
b. Catarrhal jaundice d. Inoculation hepatitis


87. Severus asked the nurse, “Why don't you give me some medication to help me get rid of this problem?” Nurse Neville's best response would be:
a. “Sedatives can be given to help you relax.”
b. “We can give you immune serum globulin.”
c. “There are no specific drugs used to treat hepatitis.”
d. “Vitamin supplements are frequently helpful and hasten recovery.”
88. Nurse Neville has instructed Severus about the type of diet should be eaten. The lunch selection that would indicate the client's understanding and compliance with the dietary principles taught is:
a. Turkey salad, French fries and sherbet
b. Salad, sliced chicken sandwich and gelatin dessert
c. Cheeseburger, taco chips and chocolate pudding
d. Cottage cheese, peanut butter sandwich and milk shake


89. The cooked food most likely to remain contaminated by the virus that causes Hepatitis A is which of the following?
a. Canned tuna c. Fried tuna belly
b. Broiled shrimp d. Steamed lobster

90. Which of the following signs and symptoms occur in a patient with Hepatitis A?
1. Loss of appetite
2. Enlargement of the lymph nodes
3. Tachycardia
4. Jaundice
5. Bradycardia
6. Urticaria
7. Clay-colored stools
a. 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7 c. All except 5
b. 2, 3, 4, and 6 d. All of the above

Situation 19. During the rainy season, several areas in Davao City becomes flooded with water. Leptospirosis is one infection that is common during this time of year.

91. Leptospirosis is also known with the following names, except:
a. Mud fever and Flood fever
b. Weil's disease and Trench fever
c. Catarrhal jaundice and Ragpicker disease
d. Spiroketal jaundice and Japanese Seven Days Fever

92. Dobby, who is suspected of having Leptospirosis, should have his urine be tested for the presence of the microorganism:
a. During the febrile period
b. During the first week of the illness
c. During the first six months after contracting the infection
d. After the 10th day of illness

93. Leptospirosis can be transmitted through:
a. Open skin contact c. Droplets
b. Airborne d. Sexually transmitted

94. Albus asked if it is possible to be infected while swimming in public pools or rivers. Nurse Hermione replied that:
a. “This is not possible as long as you have no open wounds while swimming in public pools.”
b. “Infection with leptospirosis is possible with recreational swimming in water contaminated with urine of human and animals having the infection.”
c. “You can protect yourself by applying 70% alcohol before swimming
d. “There is no danger during day time because leptospires die when exposed to sunlight.


95. Management and treatment of Leptospirosis is symptomatic but a drug medication is prescribed at 200 mg orally once a week for prevention. What is the drug of choice?
a. Chloramphenicol c. Zidovudine
b. Doxycycline d. Streptomycin


Situation 20. Rabies remains a public health problem in the Philippines. Approximately 300 to 600 Filipinos die of rabies every year. The Philippines has one of the highest prevalence rates of rabies in the whole world.

96. Dolores Umbridge, while on her way home from work, was bitten by a stray dog. Nurse Sirius asked Dolores what she did immediately after the incident. Dolores's response indicates correct understanding of first aid measure when she says that:
a. I went to the hospital and reported the incident
b. I ran after the dog and had bitten it too
c. I washed my wound immediately with soap and water
d. I went to the drug store and bought 500 mg antibiotics

97. Nurse Sirius interviewed Dolores and her mother at the Emergency Room to take the history before seeing a doctor. The nurse told Dolores's mother not to kill the dog because the dog will be:
a. Injected with a vaccine
b. Confined at a veterinary clinic
c. Observed for 14 days
d. Treated with antibiotics against rabies

98. It is the objective of the Department of Health (DOH) to reduce the incidence of Human Rabies from 7 per million to 1 per million population by:
a. 201 b. 2015 c. 2020 d. 2025

99. Considering that rabies is one of the most acutely fatal infections which causes the death of approximately 300 to 600 Filipinos annually, voluntary pre-exposure prophylaxis among people who are at risk is highly recommended. These people include:
a. Barangay tanod officials patrolling the streets at night, side walk vendors, veterinarians and animal handlers
b. All people living within an area where there are dogs that roam their neighborhood
c. Pet owners, animal handlers, health personnel working in anti-rabies units and children below 15 years old
d. Pregnant women, side walk vendors, pet owners, veterinarians and infants

100. What is the most common caused of death in patients with Rabies?
a. Seizures c. Hemorrhage
b. Respiratory Paralysis d. Hydrophobia

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