FINALE Flashcards
How to dx asthma?
-chest x ray
-pulm function test
S/Sx of asthma?
- Wheezing and dry cough, prolonged expiration, restlessness, fatigue, tachypnea, cyanosis, marked respiratory distress
-barrel chest from chronic asthma
Nursing care for asthma?
- Assess resp status, administer humidified oxygen prn, monitor pulse ox
- Maintain IV access,
-avoid cold liquids to avoid bronchospasm - Position high-fowlers and cluster nursing care
- Sudden cessation of wheezing and decreased breath sounds indicates WORSENING
What are important nursing considerations for cleft palate repair?
6 - 18 months; before 2 years of age
- Position on side or back after surgery
- Cool mist tent
- Blended diet
- Elbow restraints: 4 - 6 weeks
- No straws, pacifiers, spoons, or fingers in or around mouth for 7-10 days.
- No oral temps.
Dx of cystic fibrosis?
- Sweat test
- 72 hours fecal fat
- Chest x-ray
- Prenatal DNA of amniotic fluid
Tx of cystic fibrosis?
- Antibiotics – treat pulmonary infection
- Pancreatic enzymes – for fat absorption
-Fat-soluble vitamins A,E,D,K - Mucolytics – to decrease viscosity of sputum
- Bronchodilators – to improve lung function
-high calorie, high protein foods
S/Sx of bronchiolitis?
- Worsening of an upper respiratory tract infection with tachypnea, retractions, low-grade fever, anorexia, thick nasal secretions, and increasingly labored breathing
- Older infants may have a frequent, dry cough
- Lungs reveal wheezing or crackles
Meds for bronchiolitis?
- Bronchodilators (may not help)
- Steroids
- IV fluids
Nursing care for bronchiolitis?
- Complete respiratory assessment
- Provide humidified oxygen
- Pulse oximetry
- Clear nasal passages with bulb syringe or deep nasal suctioning
- Cluster nursing care
- IV fluid, I & O, Weigh daily
- Contact precautions
What is the primary causative factor for bronchiolitis?
RSV. most prominent in first 2 years of life
post-op nursing care for tonsillectomy?
- Provide patient with ice collar for inflammation and pain.
- Assess for frequent swallowing or throat clearing as this may be a sign of bleeding.
- Avoid red food/liquids, straw, coughing, or blowing nose forcefully.
What kind of precautions does pertussis require?
droplet
S/Sx of pertussis?
Runny nose, cough that becomes more severe and spasms, flushing, cyanosis, vomiting,
Treatment: antibiotics, steroids
S/Sx of celiac disease?
- Abdominal distention, vomiting
- Anorexia, muscle wasting
- Diarrhea with a foul odor
What are S/Sx of pyloric stenosis?
projectile vomiting, moveable olive-shaped mass in epigastrium
Tx of pyloric stenosis?
- Pyloromyotomy - laparotomy - relatively uncomplicated surgery
- Feeding 4 - 6 hours postop, progressing from glucose or electrolyte fluid to formula within 24 hours of surgery
- Discharge home 2nd postop day
Tx of GERD?
- Depends on severity
- Avoid foods that intensify reflux (citrus, caffeine, etc.)
- Weight control
- Small frequent meals
- Thickened feeds
- Elevate HOB for 1 hour after feed
- PPI’s-omeprazole, H2 receptor inhibitors-ranitidine
- Surgical management-nissen fundoplication
Early signs of increased ICP?
-Headaches
-Diplopia (blurred vision)
-Nausea & Vomiting
-Vertigo
-Seizures
Late Signs of increased ICP?
-Bradycardia
- LOC
-Decreased motor response
-Diminished response to pain
-Cushing reflex (slow pulse and increased BP, irregular respirations)
S/Sx of Kawaski?
High fever
Red eyes
Ring around iris
Strawberry tongue
Rash (desquamates - skin flakes off)
Serious = MI
Signs of increased ICP in infants?
-wide sutures
-high pitched cry
-tense or bulging fontanels
-sun-setting signs
Rheumatic fever treatment?
- Prevention of strep
- cardiac damage prevention
- recurrence prevention
- Pen G
Tx of Kawaski?
High dose IVIG and salicylate therapy
Grumpy kids, symptomatic, supportive
Increased pulm blood flow disorders?
- ASD
- VSD
- PDA
- AV Canal
What age is trust vs mistrust?
Birth to 12-18 months
What is the goal in trust vs mistrust?
sense of trust and security
What age is autonomy vs shame and doubt?
18 months-3 years
What is the goal in autonomy vs shame and doubt?
- Feelings of independence lead to belief in yourself and your abilities
What age is initiative vs guilt?
3 to 5 years
What is the goal in initiative vs guilt?
- Feelings of independence lead to belief in yourself and your abilities
What age is industry vs inferiority?
5 to 12 years
What is the goal in industry vs inferiority?
feelings of pride and accomplishment
What age is identity vs confusion?
12 to 18 years
What is the goal in identity vs confusion?
strong sense of identity, picture of future
What are some etiologies of anemia?
-Decreased blood O2-carrying ability: Cyanosis is not common in children
-Hemodilution: Heart murmur, Increased cardiac workload
-Slow growth
-Delayed sexual maturation
-Decreased RBC production
-Increased RBC loss
Increased RBC destruction
Dx of anemia?
physical exam:
-fatigue
-decreased energy
-pallor
CBC
Dx of sickle cell anemia?
-Newborn screening
-Sickledex heel/finger stick
-Hemoglobin electrophoresis
Tx for sickle cell?
-Hydroxyurea
-Penicillin
-Oxygen- only when hypoxic!
-Rest
-Pain medication
-Hydration
-Electrolytes
-Blood transfusion
-ABX
-Splenectomy
Blood flow through heart?
Body → IVC or Head → SVC → RA → TV → RV →Pulmonary valve → PA → Lungs → Pulmonary veins → LA → MV → LV → AV → aorta → body
Dx of spina bifida?
-Maternal AFP
-Ultrasound, CT, MRI
S/sx of hydrocephalus?
Sunset sign
Increased head circumference
High-pitched cry
Poor feeding if ICP too high
What is kyphosis?
CONVEX back curvature “hunch back”
Treated with with exercise and bracing
What is lordosis?
cervical or lumbar curvature beyond physiological limits
What is scoliosis?
lateral curvature of spine
What age is NIPS used?
0-2 months
What age is FLACC used?
2 months to 7 years