LECTURE - RATIONALIZATION (3RD EXAM) Flashcards
Primary cause of meconium aspiration
syndrome.
fetal distress during labor
8th month (boy) with suspected croup, what
imaging test is needed?
Chest X-Ray
Cystic fibrosis (test to confirm)
carrier testing, newborn screening, sweat chloride testing, and clinical evaluation.
Girl with cystic fibrosis (what system is
affected?)
respiratory system
Breath sound (asthma) – high pitch whistling
sound.
Wheezing
What triggers asthma exacerbations?
allergens and irritants
CROUP pathogens
parainfluenza
What gestational age has a higher risk of
developing RDS?
early preterm less than 38 weeks
Common sign of RDS
cyanosis
Nurse teaches how to use respiratory inhalers,
what statement of the client needs further
teaching?
inhales mist and quickly exhales
In pregnant woman (28 weeks gestation) – what
is the purpose of antenatal corticosteroids in
preventing RDS?
Enhancing surfactant
Infant experiencing tachypnea and nasal
flaring, this indicates?
respiratory distress syndrome
School age with pneumonia (taking antibiotics)
what advice must the nurse give?
complete the full course of medication as
prescribed
What is the factor why a toddler with
pneumonia needs hospitalization?
Age of the child
Child with CROUP, what is the most priority
nursing intervention?
assess the child’s AB (airway and breathing)
Pneumonia (diminish breath sounds indicates?)
Atelectasis
GERD (backflow) the following are its
complications, EXCEPT.
pulmonary embolism
What is the role of nurse in assessing the degree
of dehydration?
assessing skin turgor
Common sign of anemia (decrease RBC)
Pallor
Advised duration of exclusive breastfeeding.
6 months
Not a nursing management for diarrhea.
Dispose diaper immediately
What lab test is needed when there is a
persistent diarrhea?
Stool culture
What should be assessed when there is a possible complication in fluid administration
(extracellular)?
Assessing BP (blood pressure)
What medication is used in cancer which
manages nausea and vomiting during
chemotherapy?
Ondansetron
What nursing intervention should be done when
there is a prolong vomiting (inability to take prescribe IV fluid?)
monitor signs for fluid overload
Pre and post blood transfusion (role of the
nurse).
monitoring for signs of anaphylaxis
Initial nursing intervention for patient with gastroenteritis (severe vomiting).
assessing signs of dehydration
Fever, diarrhea and increase thirst (initial
nursing intervention).
Initiating IV therapy
The doctor order metoclopramide (Reglan) to
treat GERD, what should you do as a nurse?
Give medication as ordered
Nursing intervention when giving furosemide (to manage extracellular fluid excess).
Monitor serum electrolytes level
Frequent nosebleed and ecchymosis (low platelets).
Implement bleeding precautions
Nursing intervention for patient with sodium-restricted diet.
Providing a list of high-sodium foods to
avoid.
Nursing intervention for patient with GERD
during enteral feedings.
Elevating head during feedings
Sign of parasitic cause of diarrhea.
persistent itching around anus
Transmission of rabies.
bite from infected animals
Vaccine for preventing herpes zoster.
varicella vaccine
What classification of coxsackievirus (painful
oral sores)
Hand, feet and mouth disease
Who are common to be affected with herpes
zoster (w/ history of chickenpox).
adolescents
Mumps (swelling of salivary glands).
parotitis
Potential complications of pharyngitis.
Rheumatic fever
Causative agent of chicken pox.
varicella zoster
How to prevent the spread of chicken pox in
children?
practice hand hygiene and avoid scratching
Not immediate nursing intervention for animal
bites.
Administer rabies vaccine
Nursing intervention for a child with chickenpox
(w/ complication).
Monitor for respiratory distress syndrome
When does a child with herpes zoster can finally
go back to school.
all lesions have crusted (should stay home)
What diet is needed when there is pain and
discomfort when chewing and swallowing.
diet with soft and bland foods
What health teaching is needed when a patient
is taking acetaminophen for pharyngitis.
administer with food or milk to minimize
stomach upset.
Precautionary measures to avoid spreading
coxsackievirus in daycare.
proper hand hygiene.
What should be monitored closely when a patient has a coxsackievirus with a possible
complication of meningitis.
Seizures activity
