Section: 4.6.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Infectious/Communicable Diseases (Part 1) | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Describe the stages and chain of infection and significance in nursing care.
    • Identify common communicable diseases among children.
    • Explain causes and risk factors for infectious/communicable diseases.
    • Describe clinical manifestations and complications of common communicable diseases among children.
    • Identify and understand common diagnostic tests for infectious diseases and nursing implications.
    • Discuss the nursing management of a child with an infectious or communicable disease.
    • Identify preventive measures for infectious/communicable diseases.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 8 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

      Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

    • Read the section “ Overview”. (2 minutes)

      Hostos Community College

    • Read the sections “Most communicable Diseases:Chickenpox (Varicella),Diphtheria, Erythema infectiosum (Fifth disease), Measles (Rubeola),Mumps (Parotitis), Pertussis (Whooping cough), Roseola infantum, Rubella (German measles), Scarlet fever”. (1 hour and 40 minutes)

      Government of Canada

    • Read the entire page. (7 minutes)

      Better Health

    • Read the Sections ‘ Diagnosis and Treatment’. (3 minutes)

      Mayoclinic

    • Read the entire page. (1 minute)

      Population Health Division

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    • Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 4.6.1

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