14 Questions
Which of the following is a common symptom of reactivated TB?
Productive cough
What is the radiographic pattern typically seen in miliary TB?
Diffuse disease
Which of the following is true about the contagiousness of a 6-year-old patient with TB?
Not contagious
What is the recommended precaution for household members and contacts of a patient with TB when visiting the hospital?
Wearing a surgical mask
What is the role of infection prevention and control departments in healthcare organizations?
Reporting infectious diseases
What is the mode of transmission of infectious agents?
Direct contact
Which patients may be candidates for receiving varicella-zoster immune globulin?
Patients who are immunocompromised
How long should susceptible children be placed in airborne isolation after exposure to varicella-zoster virus?
10 to 21 days
What is varicella-zoster immune globulin?
A high-titer preparation of antivaricella antibodies
What is the purpose of varicella-zoster immune globulin for susceptible children who have been exposed to varicella-zoster virus?
To prevent the development of chickenpox
What is the incubation period for varicella-zoster virus?
10 to 21 days
What is the usual treatment for latent infection of tuberculosis?
Single drug therapy for 9 months
What is the usual presentation of active TB in children?
Pneumonia associated with weight loss and night sweats
What is the primary mode of transmission for varicella-zoster virus?
Airborne and contact route
Test your knowledge on infection prevention and control practices in pediatric medicine with this quiz. Explore clinical scenarios and learn how to handle situations like a fever and rash in a young patient.
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