Chest X-rays Flashcards
1
Q
What is UVC (umbilical venous catheter) used for?
A
medication and fluid administration
2
Q
Where shouls UAC be positioned?
A
6-8 thoracic verterbrae OR 3-4 lumbar (L3-L4)
3
Q
Where should NGT be placed?
A
In stomach
should not appear in bronchus
4
Q
FB aspiration will most likely enter where?
A
right main-stem
5
Q
How will FB aspiration appear on CXR?
A
hyperinflation
6
Q
What should be used to remobe foreign body?
A
rigid bronch
7
Q
What determines eligibility for home care?
A
- Home caregivers must be present, willing and have the ability to care for patient
- Patient must be stable
8
Q
Before discharging patient with a trach what must happen?
A
- At least 2 caregivers must be trained
- Caregives will learn to suction, clean, and change trach
- Must be able to recognize and respond to emergency situations
- Caregivers should be comfortable with all home helath equipment
- Rooming-in may be necessary
9
Q
Before discharging patient with a vent what must happen?
A
- At least 2 caregivers should be triained
- Vent selction should be portable, user-friendly, and have reliable alarms. Controls and settings should be mostly locked
- Back-up batteries shuld be available in case of malfunction
- Ambu-bag should always be with pt
***Other supplies: extra vent circuits, humidification, suctioning, O2 and monitoring.
10
Q
How it works
What is apnea/bradycardia monitoring?
A
- Non-invasive portable monitoring for HR and RR.
- Alerts caregivers of abnormalities with alarm
11
Q
May be necessary for which patients:
Apnea/bradycardia monitoring?
A
- Infants with apneic episodes reulting in bradycardia
- Previous ALTE
- Infant with positive pertussis culture
- Infants with GERD (occurs w/patients apnea and brady)
- Neurological and metabolic disorders
- Infant where 2 or more siblings have died from SIDS
