Communicable Diseases Nurse Test
by Daisy Jane Antipuesto RN MN · December 4, 2010
December 2010 Nursing Board Exam Review Questions on Communicable Diseases.
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Communicable Disease
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Question 1 |
A | Massive hemoptysis |
B | Pleural effusion |
C | With complications |
D | All of these |
Question 2 |
A | Plating of Neem trees and other herbal plants. |
B | Wearing of clothing that covers the arms and legs at daytime. |
C | Using mosquito repellents, mosquito coils. |
D | None of these |
Question 3 |
A | Prodromal period |
B | Incubation period |
C | Stage of illness |
D | Convalescence |
Question 4 |
A | Isoniazid and Rifampicin |
B | Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol |
C | Etambutol and Streptomycin |
D | Pyrazinamide, Etambutol, Isoniazid and Rifampicin |
Question 5 |
A | BCG vaccination newborns |
B | Public education about TB and its mode of transmission, methods of control and early diagnosis. |
C | Availability and accessibility of medical, laboratory and x-ray facilities for examination. |
D | All of these |
Question 6 |
A | Metrifonate |
B | Oxamniquine |
C | Diethylcarbamazine Citrate |
D | Praziquantel |
Question 7 |
A | 10-15 petechiae per 2.5 cm square or 1 inch square are observed |
B | No petechiae are present |
C | 15-20 petechiae per 2.5 cm square or 1 inch square are observed |
D | 20 or more petechiae per 2.5 cm square or 1 inch square are observed |
Question 8 |
A | 2 months |
B | 3 months |
C | 4 months |
D | 5 months |
Question 9 |
A | Schistosomiasis |
B | Epidemic Parotitis |
C | Diphtheria |
D | Filariasis |
Question 10 |
A | Ladder-like fever |
B | Rose spot |
C | Splenomegaly |
D | Hematochezia |
Question 11 |
A | Metrifonate |
B | Oxamniquine |
C | Diethylcarbamazine Citrate |
D | Praziquantel |
Question 12 |
A | Provide abdominal support |
B | Feed the child during an attack |
C | Allow the child to rest |
D | Special attention to diet is needed when the child vomits after cough paroxysms. |
Question 13 |
A | Isoniazid |
B | Rifampicin |
C | Pyrazinamide |
D | Ethambutol |
Question 14 |
A | the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness |
B | patient is actually manifesting the signs and symptoms of the disease |
C | first exposure to disease |
D | premonition of an impending attack of a disease |
Question 15 |
A | Catarrhal stage |
B | Paroxysmal stage |
C | Convalescence |
D | All of these |
Question 16 |
A | Category I |
B | Category II |
C | Category III |
D | Category IV |
Question 17 |
A | 4-5 months |
B | 2-3 months |
C | 6-12 months |
D | 12-18 months |
Question 18 |
A | Mild |
B | Moderate |
C | Severe |
D | No DHF |
Question 19 |
A | Contact |
B | Infected |
C | Suspect |
D | Carrier |
Question 20 |
A | Susceptibility |
B | Virulence |
C | Infection |
D | None of the above |
Question 21 |
A | Fever |
B | Cough |
C | Hemoptysis |
D | Tonsillitis |
Question 22 |
A | Chikungunya virus |
B | Aedes Aegypti |
C | Common household mosquito |
D | Infected person |
Question 23 |
A | Severe abdominal pain |
B | Hematemesis |
C | High fever |
D | Unstable BP |
Question 24 |
A | BCG |
B | DPT |
C | OPV |
D | IPV |
Question 25 |
A | Schistosomiasis |
B | Epidemic Parotitis |
C | Diphtheria |
D | Filariasis |
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Daisy Jane Antipuesto RN MN
Currently a Nursing Local Board Examination Reviewer. Subjects handled are Pediatric, Obstetric and Psychiatric Nursing. Previous work experiences include: Clinical instructor/lecturer, clinical coordinator (Level II), caregiver instructor/lecturer, NC2 examination reviewer and staff/clinic nurse. Areas of specialization: Emergency room, Orthopedic Ward and Delivery Room. Also an IELTS passer.