Deck 6: Childhood Illness: Identification and Management

Question 1

Which of the following is not a communicable illness?

A) rubella
B) impetigo
C) conjunctivitis
D) eczema

Answer 1

eczema

Question 2

The incidence of chicken pox, colds, hepatitis, and impetigo can be reduced by practicing thorough hand washing.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Lyme disease is caused by a:

A) bacteria
B) virus
C) parasite
D) fungus

Answer 3

bacteria

Question 4

A child in your classroom breaks out with chicken pox on May 5th. As a responsible teacher, you would alert the other children's families to observe their child closely for symptoms during which time period?

A) May 16 to 23
B) May 12 to 19
C) May 8 to 15
D) May 23 to 30

Question 5

Dehydration can be a serious complication of repeated diarrhea, particularly in infants.

Question 6

A stomachache may be considered serious when it:

A) comes and goes
B) disrupts a child's activity
C) affects a child's appetite
D) causes gas or diarrhea

Question 7

Children who are infected with head lice should have their hair treated with kerosene.

Question 8

A major complication of diarrhea is:

A) lack of appetite
B) dizziness
C) dehydration
D) listlessness

Question 9

Chicken pox is only transmitted through direct contact with the blisters.

Question 10

An infant who begins to vomit should be positioned:

A) on his stomach with hips and legs raised
B) sitting up
C) on her back so she can be observed more carefully
D) upright in the teacher's arms

Question 11

What is the most likely source of impetigo exposure in group settings?

A) playing with toys that have been touched by a child who has impetigo
B) touching personal and/or classroom pets and not washing hands
C) coughing, sneezing, or spitting on one another
D) eating contaminated food

Question 12

Several children in your classroom have developed conjunctivitis (pinkeye). Which of the following control measures would not be necessary to enforce?

A) careful hand washing
B) excluding children who have discharge from the eyes
C) closing the school
D) disinfecting all surfaces

Question 13

Researchers have determined that placing infants on their stomachs to sleep is the most effective measure known to prevent SUIDs and SIDS.

Question 14

A child who experiences an acute earache may exhibit all the following signs EXCEPT:

A) decreased urination
B) fever
C) redness of the outer ear
D) refusal to eat

Question 15

Exposure to second-hand smoke increases a child's risk for developing ear infections.

Question 16

Fainting occurs when there is a temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain. If a child faints, your immediate action would be to:

A) encourage the child to sit up
B) not move the child until he/she is able to move without assistance
C) gently lower the child to the floor
D) place the child in a sitting position and elevate the feet

Question 17

Children who develop a heat rash should be excluded from group care or school until they are symptom-free.

Question 18

Because rubella is seldom experienced in our country today, it is no longer necessary for children to be immunized against it.

Question 19

A child who complains of feeling dizzy should be made to lie down quietly until the symptoms pass.

Question 20

Ringworm is transmitted through direct and indirect contact.

Question 21

____________________ should be suspected whenever crusty, moist sores are observed around a child's nose and/or mouth.

Question 22

To date, the most effective measure known to reduce the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is:

A) placing babies on their stomachs when sleeping
B) dressing babies in warmer clothing
C) prescribing antibiotics at the first sign of illness
D) positioning babies on their backs to sleep

Question 23

Lyme disease is a ____________________ infection caused by the bite of a diseased deer tick.

Question 24

Children who have been diagnosed with pinworms must be treated with ____________________ before returning to school.

Question 25

An example of a communicable illness that is transmitted via blood-borne pathogens is:

A) fifth disease
B) tuberculosis
C) hepatitis B
D) scabies

Question 26

What is otitis media?

Question 27

The first signs of hand-foot-mouth disease are blistered sores that appear inside of the child's mouth followed by a rash on the ___________________ and soles of the feet.

Question 28

Communicable illnesses that are transmitted by the fecal-oral method include:

A) pinworms and hepatitis A
B) colds and chicken pox
C) ringworm and impetigo
D) no answers are correct

Question 29

Examples of communicable illnesses that are transmitted via the airborne method include:

A) chicken pox and influenza
B) conjunctivitis and ringworm
C) hepatitis and impetigo
D) scabies and lice

Question 30

Briefly discuss why it is important to seek medical attention for a sore throat.

Question 31

How are head lice infections transmitted among young children in group settings?

Question 32

Ringworm is caused by a ____________________ and is contagious.

Question 33

Infants who develop fifth disease ____________________ need to be excluded from group settings.

Question 34

The incubation period for the common cold is approximately ____________________ to ____________________ hours.

Question 35

How can a teacher determine whether or not a child's stomachache is serious?

Question 36

A serious complication of haemophilus influenza in young children is ____________________.

Question 37

Salmonella infections are commonly transmitted via contaminated ____________________.

Question 38

What three basic elements are necessary for a communicable illness to survive and spread?

Question 39

A characteristic sign that can be useful for identifying chicken pox is:

A) a sore throat
B) a fine, flat rash that covers the body
C) individual bumps with a clear blister on top
D) flushed cheeks

Question 40

Infants who are ____________________-fed experience a higher incidence of ear infection.

Question 41

Teachers play an important role in controlling the spread of communicable illnesses in the classroom. What skills and information do they need to perform this role effectively?