Measles
Measles ( 15 Questions)
The parent's statement about diarrhea leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance is correct. Measles can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration. Dehydration can occur due to fluid loss from diarrhea, and electrolyte imbalances can result from the loss of essential minerals. This statement reflects accurate understanding by the parent and does not indicate a need for further teaching.
The parent's statement about pneumonia being the most common cause of death from measles in children is accurate. Measles can lead to respiratory complications, and pneumonia is one of the severe complications associated with the disease. The statement demonstrates the parent's awareness of a potential complication and is correct, indicating no need for further teaching.
The parent's statement about encephalitis occurring in children within 1 week of rash onset and having a mortality rate of 10 to 20 percent is correct. Encephalitis is a rare but serious complication of measles that can lead to inflammation of the brain. The timeframe mentioned and the mortality rate are consistent with the known characteristics of measles-related encephalitis. This response shows good knowledge, and there is no need for further teaching.
The parent's statement about SSPE (Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis) being a rare but fatal complication of measles that occurs years after infection and can be effectively treated with antiviral medications is incorrect. SSPE is indeed a rare but fatal complication of measles that occurs several years after initial infection. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for SSPE, and antiviral medications have not been proven to be effective in treating the condition. This statement indicates a need for further teaching to correct the misinformation and ensure the parent understands the seriousness of SSPE.
Choice A rationale:
The parent's statement about diarrhea leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance is correct. Measles can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration. Dehydration can occur due to fluid loss from diarrhea, and electrolyte imbalances can result from the loss of essential minerals. This statement reflects accurate understanding by the parent and does not indicate a need for further teaching.
Choice B rationale:
The parent's statement about pneumonia being the most common cause of death from measles in children is accurate. Measles can lead to respiratory complications, and pneumonia is one of the severe complications associated with the disease. The statement demonstrates the parent's awareness of a potential complication and is correct, indicating no need for further teaching.
Choice C rationale:
The parent's statement about encephalitis occurring in children within 1 week of rash onset and having a mortality rate of 10 to 20 percent is correct. Encephalitis is a rare but serious complication of measles that can lead to inflammation of the brain. The timeframe mentioned and the mortality rate are consistent with the known characteristics of measles-related encephalitis. This response shows good knowledge, and there is no need for further teaching.
Choice D rationale:
The parent's statement about SSPE (Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis) being a rare but fatal complication of measles that occurs years after infection and can be effectively treated with antiviral medications is incorrect. SSPE is indeed a rare but fatal complication of measles that occurs several years after initial infection. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for SSPE, and antiviral medications have not been proven to be effective in treating the condition. This statement indicates a need for further teaching to correct the misinformation and ensure the parent understands the seriousness of SSPE.