ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II
ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II ( 63 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of toddlers. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is a notifiable infectious disease?
Roseola infantum is a common viral illness in infants and young children, but it is not considered a notifiable infectious disease.
Correct. Measles is a notifiable infectious disease. This means that healthcare providers are required to report any diagnosed cases to public health authorities due to its potential for outbreaks.
Fifth disease, caused by parvovirus B19, is typically a mild viral illness in children and is not classified as a notifiable infectious disease.
Scabies is a parasitic infestation, not an infectious disease. It is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite and is not considered notifiable.
Choice A reason:
Roseola infantum is a common viral illness in infants and young children, but it is not considered a notifiable infectious disease.
Choice B reason:
Correct. Measles is a notifiable infectious disease. This means that healthcare providers are required to report any diagnosed cases to public health authorities due to its potential for outbreaks.
Choice C reason:
Fifth disease, caused by parvovirus B19, is typically a mild viral illness in children and is not classified as a notifiable infectious disease.
Choice D reason:
Scabies is a parasitic infestation, not an infectious disease. It is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite and is not considered notifiable.