Exam 4 - Customized Flashcards
When the circulations of blood vessels is obstructed by abnormally shaped RBCs causing ischemia & infarction
Sickle Cell Disease
Physical Cues of Sickle Cell Disease
Extreme fatigue or irritability
Pain in abdomen, thorax, joints, and digits
Dactylitis
Cough, increased WOB, fever, tachypnea, hypoxia (Acute Chest Syndrome s/s)
Splenomegaly
Jaundice (from hemolysis) or pale conjunctiva, palms, soles, and skin
Sickle Cells Labs
Decrease H&H and reticulocyte count
Increase Platelets (SC increase plt activation)
Sickle Cell Vaso-Occlusive Episodes
Pain Control (Distraction, NSAIDS, acetaminophen, warm compression - PCA or regular schedule)
Hydration (double maintenance fluid requirement (150 ml/Kg/day)
Hypoxia (O2 via NC if SpO2 <92, incentive spirometry)
Radiation Skin Integrity Care
Wash skin with mild soap and water
Avoid lotion/powder/ointments
Avoid sun and heat exposure
Diphenhydramine or hydrocortisone cream for itching
Antimicrobial cream for desquamation
Moisturize with aloe vera
BM aspirate Medication
Fentanyl and Versed (anesthetic and sedation meds)
BM Aspirate Post-procedure
Hold pressure and monitor for bleeding and infection
Neutropenia Precation
Assess for infection Q8H and PRN
No raw fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, or live plants
Other precautions: Private room, avoid invasive procedures, soft toothbrush, and wear mask when child is outside.
Lab test for Skin
Blood test (CBC, ESR, IgE)
Culture and sensitivity
KOH prep (positive fungal hyphal indicates ringworm)
Allergy testing
Woods Lamp (light exposure)
KOH can make me shine
I prefer hanging out on arms and legs and a contagious personality
My nickname is ring worm
Tinea Corporis
Topical antifungal
Clotrimazole - use for at least 4 weeks, and used clothing, etc have to be washed to reduce spread
Tinea pedis Education
Do not walk barefoot
Tinea Versicolor
Resolve by itself in several months
Medication for Tinea Capitus
Oral Griseofulvin (4-6 wks) cannot use topical
Verruca Cues
warts - Elevated, rough, gray-brown firm papules, single or in groups
Viral
Molloscum Contagiosum
Flesh-colored papules on stalk (extremities, face, and trunk) - Resolves spontaneously in 18 months
Complicated cases can use chemical or curettage, cryotherapy, or electro-dissection to remove
Viral