CCRN Flashcards
Why is aminophylline no longer considered a first line treatment for asthma?
It is a weak bronchodilator that has a narrow window between safety and toxicity.
What are the manifestations of moderate to severe hypoxemia?
- polycythemia
- clubbing
- fatigue
- poor weight gain
- tachypnea
- dyspnea
- squatting
What is brain death?
It is the irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.
What is a normal cerebral perfusion pressure?
40-65mmhg
Identify 3 histamine-2 receptor antagonist and state their MOA.
Cimetidine
Ranitidine
Ranitidine
They decrease the secretion of acid.
What is a Kasai procedure?
It is a surgical procedure where an artificial biliary tree is made from jejunum to drain from liver to duodenum.
What is Cullen’s sign?
Bruising around umbilicus
What type of ventilator settings are usually used for the infant with pulmonary hypoplasia?
Low ventilators pressures (PIP <24 cmH20) and high rates (60-90/min) are usually used. If traditional ventilator modes so not work, the infant is placed on ECMO or High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation.
What are ways to manage esophageal varices?
Medications that decrease portal hypertension (vasopressin and octreotide)
Endoscopic variceal sclerosis, where a sclerosing agent is injected into varices.
Ligation.
Shunts placed surgically.
What are the risk factors for pneumonia?
very young chronice dx such as CF or CP immunocompromised at risk for aspiration those with invasive devices
When is the production of renin stimulated?
When the blood pressure is low.
What is the general nursing care of a child with hypoxemia?
prevent dehydration monitor fluid status daily weights assess respiratory status protect from infection o2 as needed never give oral feedings to an infant in respiratory distress
Why is the normal volume of circulating blood insufficient in the presence of distributive shock?
massive blood vessel dilation leads to an enlarged vascular bed causing the normal volume of circulating blood to be inadequate to meet the body’s needs.
What causes the breakdown of mast cells and basophils that occurs in anaphylaxis?
The release of complement factors.
What are common characteristics of perpetrators of Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy?
typically the child’s mother feels jealous of the child, felt unwanted as a child, enjoys HCP’s attention.
List common manifestations found in acute renal failure.
edema, CHF, enlarged liver, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, electrolyte imbalances, seizures, lethargy, decreased or absent urinary output
Which are more common brain tumors, infratentorial or supratentorial?
infratentorial brain tumors are more common
How is transposition of the great vessels permanently corrected?
The aorta and the pulmonary artery are transected above the valves and moved to the correct position. The coronariy arteries are also moved and any remaining ASD, VSD, and PDA are closed.
Why are children at risk for abdominal trauma?
Children’s abdominal organs are located more anteriorly and they have less fat to protect their organs.
What is Acute Tubular Necrosis?
It is death of the tubular cells leading to changes in glomerular permeability where it is increased for proteins and decreased for potassium.
Which opening in fetal circulation allows the blood to bypass the liver?
Ductus venosus
What is a normal anion gap?
10-12 mEq/L
Does lactic acidosis cause an increase or decrease in anion gap?
increase
List factors in the management of anaphylactic shock.
Airway management, vascular access, oxygenation, identify and remove source of antigen, antihistamines, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, dopamine, epipen education.
What manifestations are typically seen in an infant admitted to the PICU with a DX of shaken baby syndrome?
Altered LOC, retinal hemorrhages, subdural hematomas.
May also see: bruising around chest and arms, skull fracture.
Describe what is seen in Cushing’s Reflex.
Increase in systolic BP greater than diastolic BP-widened pulse pressure, bradycardia, apnea (or decrease in resp. rate).
T/F-Glucagon is produced in the delta cells of the pancreas?
False. Glucagon is produced in the alpha cells.
What are common causes of post renal failure?
Wilm’s tumor, stones, blood clots, edema.
What is the pathophysiology of ARDS?
The lungs are injured by infection, disease, fluid aspiration, burns, inhalation, or fat embolism. Progressive hypoxemia is seen. Blood and fluid leak into alveoli of injured lungs, preventing oxygen from entering alveoli.
Inflammation of lungs leads to scar tissue formation.
In ITP, are the following increased, decreased, or within normal range?
Platelets
PT and PTT
FSP
Platelets are decreased
PT and PTT are usually normal
FSP is normal
What are the most common cause of distributive shock?
septic shock, anaphylaxis, neurologic damage
What are some manifestations of emotional abuse?
speech effects, physical development lags, failure to thrive, flat affect, nightmares, anxiety, behavioral changes, biting/head banging/hyperactivity
What is the greatest risk of thrombocytopenia?
Intracranial bleeding
Who is at highest risk for trauma?
Males
List ways to manage hyperkalemia.
sodium bicarbonate, glucose & insulin to help potassium move into the cells
Dialysis, cation exchange resins, or furosemide to remove K+ from the tissues
Calcium to stabilize excitable tissue
What is Guillian Barre disorder?
It is an acute inflammatory demyelinating disorder where ascending symmetric paralysis is seen usually beginning in the legs.
The ability to stretch when there is a change in volume and pressure is referred to as:
compliance
What are some factors that decrease compliance?
pulmonary edema, pneumothorax, atelactasis
What are the 3 most common types of pulmonary embolisms?
thromboemboli, air emboli, fat emboil
What is preload?
It is te elasticity in the myocardium at the end of diastole, when ventricles are filled to max and the stretch is the greatest. It is based on the volume present in the ventricles.
What is the leading cause of death in children over 1?
Traumatic Brain Injury
Is Arnold-Chiari type II hydrocephalus an example of obstructive (non-communicating) or non-obstructive (communicating) hydrocephalus?
Obstructive/non-communicating hydrocephalus
What injuries are associated with seat belt syndrome?
Abdominal wall bruising, intra-abdominal injury, and vertebral fracture
Type 1 epithelial cells are responsible for:
allowing for rapid gas exchange
List manifestations associated with submersion injuries.
hypothermia, impaired myocardial contractility, persistent hypoxemia, acidosis, electrolyte imbalance
What is resiliency?
The capacity to cope with illness and return to a previous level of health.
What is bacterial endocarditis?
Infection of valves and inner lining of heart, typically cause by streptococcus.
What are typical causes of falsely low measurements in a child being hemodynamically monitored?
kind in the tubing, clot in the tubing, placing the transducer too high, air in the system, loose connections
What are the 2 most common types of supratentorial tumors?
Astrocytoma, craniopharyngioma
What hormone is released by the anterior pituitary in shock states that results in increased cortisol levels?
ACTH
What is the lifespan of a platelet?
7-10 days
What neurotransmitter assists in the regulation of homeostasis by reducing blood through vasoconstricion?
Serotonin
What is a norwood procedure?
Pulmonary artery is connected to aorta so that the R ventricle can pump blood into circulation.
What is hypercyanotic or ‘tet’ spell?
It is a sudden, severe episode of extreme cyanosis that may occur in any child who’s heart defect includes obstruction to pulmonary blood flow and communication between the ventricles.
What 4 defects are present in Tetrology of Fallot?
Pulmonary stenosis, hypertrophy of the Right Ventricle, overriding aorta, VSD
In addition to a positive apnea test, what other cerebral reflexes are tested and found to be absent in brain death?
Pupils have no response to light, lack of ocular movement-“dolls eyes” are present and no vestibulo-occular reflexes exist, no gag & cough present, no corneal reflex, no grimace or pain
A child is described as having moderate stability. What would this represent?
The child is able to maintain a stable state for limited period of time and responds to therapies to a certain degree.
What is VILI and how is it avoided?
VLI is ventilator induced lung injury. It is trauma from the lungs being over expanded by increased pressures and volumes. It is prevented by avoiding high pressures and high volumes when possible.