MODULE 6! Flashcards
GERD
s/s
tx
reflux of gastric content into orthopharynx
risk of aspiration and pneumonia
tx: reflux precautions. upright position with eating and 30 minutes after, frequent burping during feedings, thickened formula
pyloric stenosis
s/s
diagnosis
tx
s/s: projectile vomiting during and after feedings, may palpate and olive shaped mass in epigastric area
diagnosis: abdominal ultrasound
tx: hydration/electrolyte replacement, I&O, daily weight, monitor urine output closely, surgery
otitis media
patho
tx
prevention
p: infection of middle ear, bulging bright red TM, preceded by upper respiratory infection
tx: antibiotics if indicated, avoid chewing motion, avoid smoke exposure, PE tubes- wear ear plugs around water
prevention: sit up during feedings, NO bottle propping, gentle nose blowing, avoid smoke exposure
UAP role task person circumstance
role: supportive
task: routine, simple, repetitive
person: stable clients
circumstance: uncomplicated
LPN role
task
person
circumstance
task: 1. no nursing process. can collect data and assist with plan but RN must sign behind. 2. can implement within scope. 3. no creating a teaching plan only reinforce or standard plan
person: stable clients
circumstance: must reassign if client becomes unstable; can care for complex if stable
when does the anterior fontanel close
12-18 months
when does the posterior fontanel close
2-3 months
when giving IM injections, why is the ventrogluteal muscle contraindicated in children who have not been walking for atleast a year
the ventrogluteal muscle is not developed well enough
for babys under 12 months the ear will be pulled
the ear will be pulled down and out
how many cups of milk should a 15 mo old toddler consume daily
2-3 cups
what ages does the best friend stage occur
9-10 years
girls go through puburty how much sooner than boys
1-2 years
car seat safety
car seats go in the back. <20 pounds in the middle of the back seat in a rear facing until 12 months
car seats should be used until at least 30 pounds
boosters 4-8
order of VS
resp
hr
bp
temp
temp
rectal is most reliable. do not use rectal on newborns!
newborn communication
birth - 1 mo
nonverbal
express themselves through crying
encourage parents to touch their infant
infant communication
1 mo - 12 mo
primarily nonverbal
starts with repeating consonants (dada)
communicate through crying and facial expressions
respond to touch
toddlers and preschoolers 1-5 years
verbal skills
ages 3-4 form 3-4 word sentences called telegraphic speech
asking why
concrete and literal thinking so may misinterpret
short attention span
cognitive development: egocentric, magical thinking, animism, object permanence
express themselves through dramatic play and drawing
school age children 6-12
able to use logic begin to understand others point of view begin to understand cause and effect understanding body functions can interpret nonverbal messages expression of thoughts and feelings
adolescents 13-18
abstract thinking without full adult comprehension
strive for independence
need for privacy
nursing: straightforward approach, talk in private area, conduct part of interview without parents
observable signs of resp distress in children
use of accessory muscles
nasal flaring
sternal retractions
grunting with respirations
croup
what is it
tx
aka laryngotracheobronchitis
a viral infection that can result in a slight to severe dyspnea, barking or brassy cough, elevated temp
tx: steam from hot showers. no improvement? nebulized epi or corticosteroids
epiglottitis
what is it
tx
serious obstructive imflammatory process: there is absence of a cough, presence of dysphagia, drooling, and rapid progression to severe resp distress prim organism: H flu prevent: Hib vaccine NEVER USE A TONGUE DEPRESSOR the less noise they make the worse
RSV
what is it
s/s
tx
lower resp tract illness caused by an acute viral infection that affects the bronchioles
s/s: nasal discharge, wheezing, paroxysmal cough, tachypnea with flaring nares
tx: mild: tx symptoms. severe: IV fluids, albuterol, antipyretics, suction, o2