Children ATI Flashcards
What kind of precautions to take with measles ? (Rubeola)
How long?
When it can be transferred ?
Airborne
Through out duration
4 days before to 5 days after rash
N95 mask, client wears surgical mask when transported, w/ neg airflow room
How long for Tb / varicella
Tb , reservoir (resp secretions) , varicella
Until 3 negative cultures - Tb
Until lesions crust over- varicella
Point of maximal impulse on an infant
Apical - lower left side 4th intercostal
S/s of rubeola /measles
Fever, conjunctivitis, cough, runny nose, red eyes, sore throat, rash, tiny white spots, reddish brown rash on face
Motor skills of a six month old
Rolls from back to stomach
Can hold a bottle
First teeth usually develop
Separation anxiety begins
Fear of strangers begin
Back fontanel closes by 6-8m
Average wt of a 6m infant is 16lbs
Growth spurt after 6m
Immunizations at six months
Dtap, IPV, PCV, hib , RV, HIB, hepB
Immunizations at birth
Hep b
Immunizations at two months
DTap , RV, IPV , Hib, pcv, hepB
Immunizations at four months
DTap, rv, IPV, hib, pcv
Breastfeeding provides a complete diet for infants till how old?
First 6 months
When are solid foods introduced?
4-6 months
What indicates sexual abuse
STD
UTI
Bruises on genitals
Hard to walk
Regressive behavior
Withdrawal
Personality changes
Blood or torn underwear
Unusual body odor
Higher risk of sexual abuse if?
Multiple injuries at diff stages of healing
Young parents ,
Partner not related to child
Low income
Lack of education
Substance abuse
Hx of abuse
No support systems
Child is one year old or younger / female
Premature infants
Divorce
Stressed/ unemployed
Crowded housing conditions
Higher risk for suicide if?
Female 20-30s
Psychiatric Illness/mood disorder
Uses barbiturates
Divorced or widowed
Doctors , lawyers, law enforcement , dentists
Due to Burn out, stress, guilt
Sexual or physical abuse
Adverse side effects of SSRIs
Serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrom, suicidal thoughts
Cervical traction for fractures
Bars and circle the Head, provider inside screws into the child outter skull
Wrench to release rods Incase cpr is needed
Move as a unit
Inspect pins regularly
Monitor integrity of skin below vest
Use stool softeners
Hydrate
Watch for infection
No powder under vest
Notify social services is suspected abuse
Neurovascular checks
Orthopedic specialist with fracture care in children
Care of children with heart failure
Give fluids, (2L) potassium , electrolytes
Feed q 3 hours
Increase calories/formula
Encourage moms who are breast feeding to alternate feedings w density formula
Decrease sodium to 2k mg /day or less
Increase protein
Small frequent meals and easy to chew foods
High potassium foods
Take daily WT
High potassium foods
Bran cereals , potatoes , tomato’s , bananas , melons , oj
B12 iron deficiency anemia -
Who is at risk ?
What foods to eat?
What vitamin helps absorb iron ?
Alcohol use, malabsorption syndrome, gastrectomy, improper iron intake
Meat,Fish, tofu, peas, beans, whole grains, dried fruit, cereal, formula
Vitamin C
What is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in small children ?
Iron overdose
Nasogastric intubation and external feeding s
NI- Removal of gases/stomach contents to relieve distention, nausea, vomiting
Lavage-Washing out the stomach treats bleeding, ingestion, poison, gastric dilation
Compression - Internal balloon to apply pressure to prevent hemorrhage
If client vomits - clear airway, comfort , and confirm placement with x Ray
External feedings-
Can not consume food orally
For meeting specific nutrition needs
Aspirate for residual volume
Flush 30mL tap water
Beta 2 adrenergic agonist?
Side effects of albuterol?
Ipratropen?
Teachings ?
SABA - used for acute exacerbations
Tremors , tachycardia
Dry mouth
Suck on candy to help dry mouth , take before exercise or activity,
Giving rectal meds
Insert beyond rectal sphincters
Hold buttocks together for 5-10 min after
Half lengthwise
Atraumatic care (quickly and use distraction)
Insulin pumps with regular insulin ?
Short acting insulin (regular insulin) onset
Gives specific amount of insulin on regular basis
30 minutes