Mobility Flashcards
1
Q
What are the interventions for a shunt malfunction
A
- IV antibiotics
- Surgery to remove the shunt and place an external ventricular drainage system
2
Q
What are the interventions for muscular dystrophy (5)
A
- Assess mobility by ambulation or assisted device
- Monitor cardiac/respiratory function
- Establish IEP at school
- Family support resources
- Genetic counseling
3
Q
What are priority nursing considerations for the progression of muscular dystrophy (5)
A
- Turn more frequently
- Deep breathing, coughing
- Suction
- Oxygen
- Intermittent positive pressure ventilation/mechanically assisted cough devices
4
Q
What are the causes of cerebral palsy (6)
A
- Brain injury before 3 years
- Prematurity
- Low birth weight
- Low Apgar score at 5 minutes
- Neonatal seizures
- Metabolic problems such as neonatal hypoglycemia, elevated bilirubin
5
Q
What are the interventions for spina bifida (8)
A
- Closure to prevent injuries, infections
- Apply sterile, moist non-adhering dressing to sack
- Change dressing every 2 hours
- Monitor for leaks, irritation, infections
- Place baby in prone position
- IV antibiotics
- Avoid rectal temps
- Avoid cuddling, applying pressure to sac
6
Q
What is spina bifida oculta
A
spinal cord and surrounding tissues stay inside the baby, but back bones don’t form normally
7
Q
What is a meningocele
A
fluid filled sac outside of the baby, but doesn’t contain the spinal cord or nerves
8
Q
What is a myelomeningocele
A
Fluid filled sac outside of the baby that contains the spinal cord and nerves
