Communicable Disease & Immunisation MCQs for Nursing Exams
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Communicable Disease & Immunisation questions for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams, split into 6 topics. Open a topic to read sample questions with answers, or start free practice. Every question comes with a simple-English explanation.
Q1. Which statement by the parent of a school-age child with tinea capitis indicates that the nurse's teaching was effective?
"I'll give the medication for the full 2 weeks to prevent spreading of the lesions."
"I'll apply the medication to my child's scalp three times a day until the lesions are gone." One family asks if there is any literature on pinworms. They state that a relative had them and they are wondering if their son does as well
"I'll comb my child's hair with a fine-tooth comb dipped in vinegar to remove the nits."
"I'll give the griseofulvin (Grisactin) with whole milk to increase absorption of the medication."
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Answer: D. "I'll give the griseofulvin (Grisactin) with whole milk to increase absorption of the medication."
Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection usually found on the scalp. The preferred treatment for tinea capitis (ringworm) is oral griseofulvin (Grisactin) for a minimum of 6 weeks. It is recommended that the medication be taken with milk or ice cream to increase its absorption. Nits are found in pediculosis capitis (lice infestation), not tinea capitis. Topical medications alone are ineffective in the treatment of tinea capitis.
Q2. Which vaccine has made Haemophilus influenzae meningitis less common?
BCG vaccine
Oral polio vaccine
MMR vaccine
Hib vaccine
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Answer: D. Hib vaccine
Bacterial meningitis – causes – Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenzae (now less common due to Hib vaccine); also Staph aureus, E. coli, Pseudomonas., p.224.)
Q3. Which maternal infection in the first trimester is a known cause of congenital heart disease?
Typhoid
Rubella
Malaria
Hepatitis A
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Answer: B. Rubella
Causes of CHD – family history and maternal rubella in the first trimester.
Q4. Fifth disease is also known as?
Mumps
Erythema Infectiosum
Rubella
Measles
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Answer: B. Erythema Infectiosum
Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is caused by parvovirus B19 and shows a 'slapped cheek' rash.
Q5. What is the best plan of care for a newborn whose mother's hepatitis B antigen status is unknown?
Give the infant the hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin within 12 hours of birth
Give the infant the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth
Give the infant the hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin within 24 hours of birth
Give the infant the hepatitis B vaccine within 12 hours of birth
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Answer: A. Give the infant the hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin within 12 hours of birth
A. Infants born to mothers of unknown CHAPTER 4 PEDIATRIC HEALTH ISSUES 59 3. The highest priority in newborn injury prevention is never to leave the baby unattended on a raised, unguarded surface. Involuntary reflexes may cause the infant to move and fall. D. Placing safety guards is the priority when the infant is a few months old and mobile.
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Is Communicable Disease & Immunisation asked in NORCET and other nursing officer exams?
Nursing exams test the core nursing subjects, so this subject is useful for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state exams. Check your exam's official syllabus for exact weightage.
