CHICKENPOX

Question 1

•is a highly contagious disease
•itchy rash
•with small, fluid-filled, between 250 -500 blisters.

Answer 1

CHICKENPOX

Question 2

Chicken pox IS ALSO KNOWN AS

Answer 2

VARICELLA

Question 3

Chicken pox Causative Agent

Answer 3

Human alphaherpes virus 3

Question 4

Chicken pox Mode of transmission

Answer 4

Droplet and Airborne

Question 5

Chicken pox Incubation period

Answer 5

13-17 days

Question 6

Chicken pox Diagnostic Tests

Answer 6

1. Vesicular fluid test
2. Tzanck smear

Question 7

Chicken pox Dx test:
- scab stage
- unroof covering of scab
- then scrape

Answer 7

Tzanck smear

Question 8

Chicken pox: Progression of rash (chickenpox)
MPVS

Answer 8

Macule- flat rash
Papule- elevated rash
Vesicle- fluid filled
Scab- dry

Question 9

Chicken pox: Clinical manifestations
MaHaL AIR Fan

Answer 9

M- malaise
H- headache
LA- loss of appetite
Ir- Irritating rash
F- fever

Pattern? __________

Question 10

Chicken pox: Distribution of rash

Answer 10

Centripetal/centrifugal
(Covered areas of body such as chest, scalp, etc.)

Question 11

Chicken pox MANAGEMENT

Answer 11

• bed rest (due to malaise)
• Fluids (diaphoresis= replace fluid loss)
• ANTIPYRETICS (fever)
• Daily lukewarm/tepid baths (for comfort to relieve pruritus)
• Baking soda: Add one cup of baking soda to a shallow, lukewarm bath. Soak for 15 minutes.
• Cut fingernails short and keep clean
• Don mittens (pedia)