Exam 4 Flashcards
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My friends call me lazy
I blame it on my friend’s strabismus and ptosis
I cause one eye not to see so good
I cause an asymmetrical corneal light reflex
Playing pirates for several hours a day and vision therapy make me better
Amblyopia
Amblyopia Therapeutic Management
Patching (the stronger eye) for several hours a day OR Atropine drops in the stronger eye daily
Vision therapy
Eye muscle surgery
I block light from entering the eye
I am a leading cause of visual impairment & blindness
You won’t see a red reflex with me
Surgery makes me go away-the earlier the better
Congenital Cataracts
Congenital Cataract Patho
Opacity of the optic lens preventing light from entering into eye - will lead to severe amblyopia if not treated
Congenital Cataract assessment cues and management
Surgical removal of cataract and placement of implantable lens
Post-op care: Eye patching, Elbow restraints
Antibiotic & steroid drops (parent education)
Patching of normal eye after surgical eye has healed to strengthen vision
Sunglasses when outside to protect against UV rays
I make the ear feel full
Making air bubbles is my specialty
I make the TM look dull, orangish and have decreased movement
I can make you say “Huh?”
I usually go away on my own
Otitis Media With Effusion (OME) Non-infectious
Otitis Media With Effusion (OME) Non-infectious Assessment Cues and Management
Antihistamines, steroids, and decongestants do not help resolve
Usually spontaneously resolves but should be rechecked every 4 weeks
Do not feed in a supine position and avoid bottle propping
If OME persists for >3 months, refer to ENT and assess carefully for hearing loss or speech delay
It can also cause balance disturbance
I can visit infants and young children often, usually with my neighbor URI
I cause rubbing and pulling of ears
I cause the TM to look dull, red and bulging
I can cause hearing difficulties & speech delays if I visit often
Acute Otitis Media
Acute Otitis Media Assessment Cues and Management
Symptomatic management of otalgia and fever
* Acetaminophen and ibuprofen -mild to moderate pain
* Narcotics for severe
* Benzocaine (Auralgan) drops may also be prescribed for pain if the TM is not ruptured
Warm heat or cool compresses may be effective
Antibiotic therapy - Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin), Azithromycin – PO (10-14 days)
Pneumatic otoscope- used to visualize the TM and assess its movement
Conductive Hearing Loss
Transmission of sound through the middle ear is disrupted (i.e. frequent OM)
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Damage to the hair cells in the cochlea or along the auditory pathway (i.e. ototoxic medication, meningitis, CMV, rubella, excessive noise)
Mixed Hearing Loss
attributed to both conductive and sensorineural problem
I take the pressure off
I am needed when OM visits often
I allow the infection to get out
I fall out on my own
Tympanostomy Tubes
Tympanostomy Tubes Management and Education
Myringotomy (~15 minute surgery) uses general anesthesia; PACU recover, discharged home same day
*Post Op pain is not common
Teach ear drop administration if prescribed post-op and tubes remain in place for several months; usually fall out spontaneously (~8-18 months)
Ear plugs recommended when swimming; if water enters ear, allow it to drain out
Report drainage
I like to get in the way of the aqueous humor flow
I cause optic nerve damage and vision loss
You may see a gray or green light reflex in only one eye
Surgery makes me go away
Infantile glaucoma
Infantile glaucoma Physical Cues
Keeping eyes closed
Frequent eye rubbing
Spasmodic winking
Corneal clouding
Enlargement of eyeball
Excessive tearing or conjunctivitis
Red reflex may appear gray or green
Infantile glaucoma Management/Education
Surgical intervention is first-line treatment – 3-4 surgeries may be needed
Post-op Care - Protect surgical site: Elbow restraints, maintain eye patch and bedrest; provide distraction activities
Discharge teaching: Teach parents how to administer eye medications; No rough-housing or contact sports for 2 weeks
Nursing care for Visual Impairment
Use child’s name to gain attention; Identify your presence first before touching child
Name and describe people/objects to make child more aware of what is happening
Discuss upcoming activities
Use touch and tone of voice appropriate to the situation
Use simple and specific directions
Use parts of the child’s body as reference points for location of items
Encourage exploration of objects through touch
Symptoms of hearing loss of infants
Wakes only to touch, not room noise
Does not babble by 6 months
Symptoms of hearing loss for Young Child
Does not speak by age 2 years
Communicates needs through gestures
Focuses on facial expressions when communicating
Does not respond to doorbell or telephone
Symptom of hearing loss for Older child
Often asks for statements to be repeated
Inattentive or daydreams
Poor school performance
Monotone speech
Proper ear drop administration
For children under 3: Hold ear lobe and gently pull down and back.
For children 3 and over: Hold upper part of ear and gently pull up and back.
Fe+ supplements
Place behind teeth to avoid teeth stains
Cause constipation – increase fluids and may need stool softeners
Cause dark, green stools – this is normal
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia PhysicaL cUES
Irritability, HA
Unsteady gait, weakness,fatigue
Dizziness, sob, pallor skin, mm, conjunctiva assess for difficulty feeding, pica spooning of nails