Acute Paediatrics — Flashcards

Flashcard 151: School exclusion for mumps? _____

Answer: 5 days from swollen glands

Flashcard 152: What are the symptoms of kawasaki disease? (6) _____

Answer: CRASH & burn Conjuctivitis (bilateral) Rash (erythematous polymorphous) Adenopathy (cervical lymph nodes) Strawberry tongue (oral mucositis) Hand-foot (oedema, erythema, & later peeling) & fever (high-grade fever lasting > 5 days)

Flashcard 153: Apgar score _____ = very low score 4-6 = moderate low 7-10 = good state

Answer: 0-3

Flashcard 154: Kawasaki disease presents with a _____-grade fever (39°C) that persists for ≥ 5 days and does NOT improve with antipyretics

Answer: high

Flashcard 155: School exclusion for whooping cough (Pertussis) is for _____ after commencing antibiotics OR 21 days from onset of symptoms if not treated.

Answer: 48 hours

Extra: Whooping cough (Pertussis) is highly contagious. The exclusion period is aimed at preventing spread during the communicable stage. Prophylaxis may be required for high-risk household contacts.

Flashcard 156: School exclusion for measles? _____

Answer: 4 days from onset of rash

Flashcard 157: What is the most common cause of meningitis from 1 month to 6 years? _____

Answer: Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus)

Flashcard 158: What is the 3rd most common cause of meningitis from neonates to 3 months? _____

Answer: Listeria monocytogenes

Flashcard 159: NICE recommend to assess with an Apgar score at _____ & 5 minutes of age

Answer: 1 minute

Flashcard 160: What is the most common cause of meningitis in children from > 6 years? _____

Answer: Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus)