EXAM #3 Flashcards
When should solid foods be initiated?
4 months
Dehydration clinical manifestations:
-Tachycardia
-Hypotension
-Decreased tears
-Weight loss
-Thirst
-Irritability
-Sunken eyes & fontanels
Management of dehydration:
-Fluid replacement
-Electrolyte monitoring & replacement
-Safety considerations
What electrolytes should we monitor in dehydration?
Na and K
Which electrolytes are major extracellular?
-Na
-Cl
-HCO3 bicarbonates
Which electrolytes are major intracellular?
-K
-PO42 phosphate
-Mg
What is the intake to maintain fluids?
-0-10kg 100ml/kg of body weight
-11-20kg 1000ml/kg
->20kg 1500ml + 20ml/kg
What should hourly output for an infant be?
2-3ml
What should hourly output for a toddler/preschoolers?
2ml
What should hourly output for a school-aged child?
1-2ml
What should hourly output for an adolescent?
0.5-1ml
Risk factors for cleft lip/palate
-Males and native americans
Clinical manifestations of cleft lip/palate
-Unilateral or bilateral cleft lip
-With or without hard soft palate
-Uvula
-Poor feeding/suck
Nursing/other Management of cleft lip or palate:
-CL & no palate abnormality: Longer nipple but can take breast (after surgical repair) or bottle
-CP: shorter nipple
-Promote bonding
-Speech therapy
-Dentistry
-Audiology
-Dietician
Surgical management for CP/CL:
Multiple surgeries
-CL at 3 months
-CP before 18 months
-Site care
-Elbow splints
-Pain control
Anorectal types:
Rectal atresia: closure of the rectal passage
Rectal stenosis: constriction/narrowing of the rectal passage
Imperforate anus: Absence of a rectal opening. Can have fistulas
Rectal stenosis clinical manifestations:
Vomiting, abdominal distention, difficulty passing stool, ribbon-like or narrow stool.
How to dx anorectal malformations:
physcial exam, X-ray, US, MRI, IV pyelogram, rectal biopsy
Nursing care for anorectal malformation (surgical):
-NPO & IV fluids before surgery.
-Pain control
Post op:
-I & Os
-fluids
-v/s
-pain control
Surgical care for anorectal malformations:
Manual dilation
&
Two stage repair:
-step 1: Resection and creation of temporary ostomy
-step 2: closing ostomy and connecting the blind pouch to the anus
Education/discharge info for anorectal malformations:
Colostomy care, wound care and anal dilation
-Fiber, fluids, bulking agents
Pyloric stenosis clinical manifestations:
-Insatiable appetite
-Projectile vomiting
-Weight loss
-Dehydration
-Olive-shaped mass
-Constipation
How to diagnose pyloric stenosis:
-US
-Palpatation
-X-ray
-Upper GI series
Nursing care for pyloric stenosis (include pre & post-op):
-Monitor skin turgor, mucous membranes, depressed fontanels, absence of tears, UO, weight loss and vs
-Before surgery: NPO, NG tube, give fluids and elctrolytes.
-After: Pain control, vs, infection, feedings 6 hours after surgery, fluids if theres vomiting, measure diapers, monitor for dehydration
Surgical management for pyloric stenosis:
Pyloromyotomy
Post-op feeding protocol for Pyloromyotomy
Give food 6 hours after
-increase fluid volume for every 2 successful feeds
-if the baby vomits, baby will stay at that level for 2 consecutive feeds until they are tolerated
Education for pyloric stenosis:
-Incision care
-Infection
-report vomiting 48 hours after surgery
Clinical manifestations for intussusception:
-Acute abdominal pain waxes and wanes (paroxysmal)
-Pain goes away once the abdomen relaxes
-Pulls legs towards abdomen
-Vomiting ( may or may not be projectile)
-Fever
-Dehydration
-Abdominal distention
-Lethargy
-Currant jelly stool
-Sausage-shaped mass
-Grunting
Diagnosis of intussusception:
-Hx
-Sausage-shaped mass
-Barium enema
-US
Nursing care: complications for pre & post-op intussusception:
NPO, NG tube, IV fluids
-Monitor for perforation (rigid, N/V, tachycardia, fever, confusion, and decreased urinary output), peritonitis, shock & pain
-Record stools passed
Medical care: How can barium/air enema help with intussusception and what should the nurse educate on?
Helps dx and can cure it.
Will stay at the hospital for 24 hours as it can occur again and will require surgery
Surgical care for intussusception:
Repair or removal of bowels.
Education/discharge instructions for intussusception:
Care for incision, signs of infection, educate on feedings, dehydration and pain management.
Clinical manifestations for appendicitis:
-Starts with periumbilical pain
-Right lower quadrant pain
-Vomiting
-Anorexia
-Stool changes (low in volume & mucus-like)
-High fever with perforation but will otherwise be afribrile or have a low grade fever
How to Dx appendicitis:
-Elevated WBCs
-Abdominal radiograph
-CT
Post-op nursing care for appendicitis:
-I & O
-Wound care
-Pain control
-NPO for 24 hours
-May or may not have drains
-Perforated: IV antibiotics
Education/discharge instruction for appendicitis:
Wound care, infection, pain management, progessively resume normal activity and nutritional intake as tolerated
Acute diarrhea etiology:
-Diet or food allergies
-Toxic substances
-Infections
-Medications (antibiotics)
How to dx acute diarrhea:
-Hx of recent family illness, ingestion of chemicals, diet & last normal BM
-Physical exam: abdomen & perineum (rash)
-Blood work
-C&S
Preventing acute & chronic diarrhea:
Hand hygiene & food handling
Nursing care for acute & chronic diarrhea:
-Monitor fluid intake and output & electrolytes
-Observe for dehydration
-Skin integrity of perineum
-Daily weights & diapers
-BRAT diet
-No dairy only yogurt
What medication do we give for bacterial acute diarrhea
Metronidazole (flagyl)
Education & discharge instructions for acute & chronic diarrhea:
-Prevention (hygiene)
Chronic diarrhea definition:
3 + stools passed per day for 14 days +
Chronic diarrhea clinical manifestations:
-Abdominal distention
-Hyperactive bowel sounds
-Weight loss
-Dehydration
-Perineal irritation
-Blood in stool
How to diagnose chronic diarrhea:
-Stool for C&S
-Occult blood test
GERD pathophysiology:
-Transfer of gastric contents into the esophagus
Clinical manifestations of GERD:
-Irritability and fussiness
-Dysphagia or refusal to feed
-Choking
-Chronic cough
-Wheezing
-Apnea
-Weight loss
-Respiratory infections
-Bloody vomit
-Sore throat
-Halitosis
-Chronic sinusitis
Diagnosis of GERD:
-H&P
-GI series
-pH monitoring
-Barrium swallow
-Endoscopy
Prevention of GERD:
-Proper formula preparation, feeding and position
Nursing care for GERD:
-Manage reflux through positioning & frequent burping
What medication do we give for GERD?
proton-pump inhibitor
Surgical intervention for GERD:
-Nissen fundoplication
-Feedings jejunostomy
Education/ discharge instructions for GERD:
-Diet modifications
-Positioning
-Medication as prescribed
-Burping
-Avoid: chocolate, caffeine, citrus, tomatoes)
-Avoid playing after eating
-Thickened feedings with an enlarged nipple hole
What is Hirschsprung’s Disease?
-Absence of ganglion cells (tells us to release stool) in the colon.
-Mechanical obstruction from inadequate motility of intestine
Clinical manifestations of Hirschsprung’s Disease?
-Failure to pass meconium w/in 1st 48hr of life
-FTT
-Poor feeding
-Chronic constipation
-Vomiting
-Abdominal obstruction
-Diarrhea, explosive
-Ribbon-like stools in older children
What is a complication of Hirschsprung’s Disease?
Enterocolitis
-Abrupt foul-smelling diarrhea, abdominal distention, and fever.
How to dx Hirschsprung’s Disease:
-Intestinal biopsy
-Radiographic studies
-Barium enema
Pre-op nursing care for Hirschsprung’s Disease:
-NPO
-NG tube
-IV fluid and electrolytes
-I&O
Surgical management of Hirschsprung’s Disease:
Resection & temporary colostomy
Post-op nursing care for Hirschsprung’s Disease:
-Assess bowel sounds and distention
-NPO
-Pain management
-Wound care
-fluids
-Patency of NG tube
Education/discharge instructions for Hirschsprung’s Disease:
-Colostomy care until surgical repair heals
-Community resources
Failure to thrive patho
Failure of the infant to meet age-appropriate weight gain
How to dx FTT:
-Trackin growth rate demonstrates lack of adequate progress
-Lack of cognitive and emotional development
-Physical exam
-Chemistry panel
-CBC
-Iron
Clinical manifestations of FTT:
-D/V/constipation
-Recurring infection
-Abdominal distention
-Loss of SQ fat
-General wasting
-dehydration
-Evidence of abuse of neglect
-scaling skin
-edema
-alopecia
-spoon-shaped nails
-labial fissures
-inability to be comforted-lack of preference
Celiac disease patho:
Proximal small bowel mucosa is damaged as a result of dietary exposure to gluten, leading to permanent intolerance to gluten.
Clinical manifestations of celiac disease:
-D/V/constipation
-Abdominal distention and bloating
-Steatorrhea
-Abdominal pain
-Anorexia
How to dx celiac disease:
Clinical symptoms, serial markers, small bowel biopsy (atophy of the villi & deep crypts)
What should a patient with celiac avoid in their diet?
Wheat, rye, barley, and oat
What can a patient with celiac have in their diet?
Corn, rice, and millet
Education/discharge instructions for celiac disease:
-Avoid processed foods with thickening agents, cookies, ice creams, soups, and lunch meats
-Recommend normal amounts of fats
-Supplement calories, vitamins and minerals in acute phase
UTI clinical manifestations:
-Poor feeder
-V/D
-fever
-malodorous urine
-dribbling urine
-abdominal pain
-malaise
-enuresis
-dysuria
-flank pain
How to dx a UTI:
-Urine C&S
-US
-VCUG
How to prevent UTIs
-Handwashing
-Wiping front to back
-Cotton underwear
-Loose fitting clothes
-Avoid bubble baths
-Avoid sittin in wet clothes for extended periods of time
-Prevent constipation
Nursing care for UTIs
-Assess perineal area (irritation, pinworms, sexual abuse or trauma, edema, discharge, vaginitis & urine stream)
What medication is given for UTIs?
Antibiotics depending on the culture
Education/discharge instructions for UTIs:
-Handwashing
-Constipation and soiled diapers
-Perineal care
Vesicouretera reflux patho:
Urine backflows from the bladder to the utreters and possibly the kidneys
-Primary: Valvular defect causing backflow. May resolve on its own
-Secondary: Obstruction from abnormal tissue fold within the urethra may cause backflow causing hydronephrosis (distention of the kidney)
Clinical manifestations of Vesicouretera reflux:
-UTI symptoms
-Flank or abdominal pain
-Enuresis
-Fever
-N/V
-Enlarged kidneys
How dx Vesicouretera reflux:
VCUG radiograph & IVP