MP CHO-2020
Medical Surgical Nursing
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By what other name is Rubella known?
Appeared in: MP CHO-2020
Explanation
- Rubella is a contagious viral infection best known by its common synonym, German Measles.
- The name is confirmed in standard medical and pediatric textbooks (SRC_14422, SRC_14423, SRC_14424).
- It is also sometimes referred to as '3-day measles' due to the typical duration of its rash.
- It is caused by the rubella virus, a member of the Togaviridae family, which is distinct from the virus that causes regular measles.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: Tetanus, also known as 'lockjaw', is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani. It is characterized by muscle spasms and has no relation to the viral exanthem (rash) of rubella.
- Option B: Whooping cough is the common name for pertussis, a bacterial respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. Its primary symptom is a severe hacking cough.
- Option C: Measles is the common name for rubeola. While it sounds similar to rubella, it is a different, more severe viral illness caused by a paramyxovirus.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Synonyms of common infectious diseases as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- The most critical clinical relevance of rubella is its teratogenic potential. Infection in a non-immune pregnant woman, especially during the first trimester, can lead to Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS), causing deafness, cataracts, and cardiac defects in the newborn.
- Nurses play a key role in screening women of childbearing age for rubella immunity and administering the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine to non-immune, non-pregnant women.
- What if? If a pregnant patient with unknown immunity is exposed to a child with a rash, the immediate nursing action is to inquire about the type of rash and symptoms, isolate the patient if necessary, and notify the physician for serological testing (rubella IgM and IgG) to determine infection status.
How to Approach the Question
- This is a factual recall question that tests your knowledge of medical terminology.
- First, identify the key term in the question stem: 'Rubella'.
- Next, scan the options to find a recognized synonym for Rubella.
- Eliminate options that are clearly different diseases. Tetanus ('lockjaw') and Whooping cough ('pertussis') are bacterial infections with distinct symptoms.
- Differentiate between the two most similar options: 'Measles' (Rubeola) and 'German Measles' (Rubella). Recall that 'German Measles' is the specific synonym for Rubella.
- Confirm your choice. Rubella is German Measles, while Measles is Rubeola.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Synonyms of common infectious diseases
- Stem keywords: Rubella, other name
- Lead-in keywords: known as
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 1 — Subpart A (pp 26-201 of 604) p. 154-156
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 2036-2038
E6 Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics(2024) — Volume 1 p. 1970-1972
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