NCM102J: Health Education March 2021

MEASLES
Measles | Health Education March 2021

At the conclusion of the 10-minute teaching

session, the participants will be able to:
1. Define measles, its etiologic agent and modes of
transmission accurately.
2. Distinguish thoroughly the signs and symptoms of the
measles infection.
3. Identify the infection prevention and control of measles
clearly.
4. Recognize the nursing management of measles
appropriately.
Measles | Health Education March 2021

What is Measles?
Measles is a highly contagious,
serious disease. The virus
infects the respiratory tract,
then spreads throughout the
body.

Source: World Health Organization

Measles | Health Education March 2021

What causes Measles?

Measles is caused by the
Rubeola virus, specifically
called the Measles
morbillivirus. Humans, most
commonly children, are the
only natural hosts of this virus.
Source: World Health Organization
Measles | Health Education March 2021

Modes of Transmission

Direct Contact Droplet Airborne

Source: World Health Organization

Measles | Health Education March 2021

Signs and Symptoms of Measles

Fever Red Swollen Runny Nose

Watery Eyes

Source: World Health Organization

Measles | Health Education March 2021

Signs and Symptoms of Measles

Dry Cough Rashes Sores in the Mouth

Source: World Health Organization

Measles | Health Education March 2021

How can measles be

prevented and controlled?
Measles can be effectively
prevented by vaccination of
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
(MMR) vaccine.
Source: World Health Organization
Measles | Health Education March 2021
Measles | Health Education March 2021

Nursing Management on Measles

1. Institute isolation
precautions.
Measles | Health Education March 2021

Nursing Management on Measles

2. Provide comfort
measures as
needed.
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Nursing Management on Measles

3. Report confirmed
cases of measles to
public health officials.
Measles | Health Education March 2021

Evaluation on Measles
1. Measles is a highly contagious disease
that hugely affects the ___________ tract.
A. Gastrointestinal
B. Digestive
C. Respiratory
D. Spinal

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Measles | Health Education March 2021

Evaluation on Measles
2. What virus causes measles?
A. Rabovirus
B. Rubeola Virus
C. Rhinovirus
D. Ralstonia Virus
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Measles | Health Education March 2021

Evaluation on Measles
3. Which among these is not a clinical
manifestation of measles?
A. Swollen eyes
B. Runny nose
C. Dry Cough
D. Dilated Pupils

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Measles | Health Education March 2021

Evaluation on Measles
4. What is the most effective prevention
control for measles?
A. Vaccination
B. Disinfection
C. Decontamination
D. Sanitation

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Measles | Health Education March 2021

Evaluation on Measles
5. Why is it necessary for nurses to report
confirmed cases of measles to public health
officials?
A. Measles is a trend.
B. Measles is highly contagious.
C. Measles is not curable.
D. Measles is a chronic illness.

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