Easter College

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Easter School Road, Guisad, Baguio City
Phone: (074) 424-5483
E-mail: ndcon2013@gmail.com
Website: www.eastercollege.ph

NCM 102 RLE:

Care of Mother, Child, Family and Populations with Problems Related Learning Experiences
Journal Quiz: IMCI Skills

Name:______________________________ Date:_______________________________
Year and Section:_____________________ Score: _______/18

Measles: Still a Significant Health Threat

There are 18 questions in this test. Shade your best answer.

1. During the first few months of 2015, most of the reported cases of measles in the United
States stemmed from a single outbreak in which of the following states?
o California
o New York
o Texas
2. Before the first measles vaccine was introduced in 1963, the average number of cases in
the United States was
o 146,000.
o 324,000.
o 549,000.
3. In 1978, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) led a measles eradication
campaign that resulted in a decrease in the number of cases of
o 70%.
o 80%.
o 90%.
4. By 2000 in the United States, the CDC considered measles
o on the rise.
o declining.
o eliminated.

5. How long can the measles virus survive on fomites such as contaminated surfaces and
linens?
o up to 2 hours
o about 5 hours
o more than 8 hours
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DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Easter School Road, Guisad, Baguio City
Phone: (074) 424-5483
E-mail: ndcon2013@gmail.com
Website: www.eastercollege.ph

6. A person infected with the measles virus produces infectious particles and can transmit
the infection from
o 2 days before to 2 days after the rash appears.
o 4 days before to 4 days after the rash appears.
o 7 days before to 7 days after the rash appears.
7. Which of the following is a common prodromal manifestation of measles?
o conjunctivitis
o tinnitus
o vomiting
8. The characteristic rash of measles
o begins on the trunk.
o lasts for about 10 days.
o consists of red macules.
9. Koplik spots usually appear on the
o forehead.
o buccal mucosa.
o lower extremities.
10. Of the following, the most common complication of measles is
o seizures.
o blindness.
o otitis media.

11. The most common cause of death among children with measles is
o pneumonia.
o encephalitis.
o laryngotracheobronchitis.
12. The CDC recommends treatment with which of the following vitamins for all children who
have acute measles?
o A
o C
o E
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DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Easter School Road, Guisad, Baguio City
Phone: (074) 424-5483
E-mail: ndcon2013@gmail.com
Website: www.eastercollege.ph

13. Of parents in the United States, 1% to 2%

o refuse some vaccines.
o refuse all vaccines.
o do not follow recommended vaccine schedules.
14. In the United States, the initial measles vaccination is recommended at
o 3 to 6 months, with a booster at 1 to 2 years of age.
o 6 to 12 months, with a booster at 2 to 3 years of age.
o 12 to 15 months, with a booster at 4 to 6 years of age.
15. Which of the following is a medical contraindication for the measles vaccine?
o leukemia
o allergy to eggs
o recent antiviral therapy
16. Of the following adverse reactions to the measles vaccine, which is the most common?
o parotitis
o arthralgia
o thrombocytopenia
17. In the United States, how many states allow exemptions based on philosophical or
personal opposition to vaccination?
o 20
o 35
o 48
18. In all states in the United States, which of the following are required to report measles?
o nurses
o physicians
o day care workers