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MCN 109Lec Midterm > Nursing Care of a Child with Respiratory Disorders > Flashcards

Nursing Care of a Child with Respiratory Disorders Flashcards

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the exchange of gases from an area of higher pressure to an area of lower pressure.
It occurs at the alveolo-capillary membrane.

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Diffusion

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the availability & movement of blood for transport of gases, nutrients & metabolic waste products.

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Perfusion

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Part of Pons that is responsible for the rhythmic quality of breathing.

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Pneumotaxic center

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responsible for deep, prolonged inspiration

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Apneustic center

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Factors Affecting Respiratory Rate (RR

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Exercise
Stress
Environment
Increased Altitude
Medications
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prolonged deep breaths. CO2 is excessively exhaled (respiratory alkalosis.)

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Hyperventilation

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slow & shallow. CO2 is excessively retained (respiratory acidosis).

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Hypoventilation

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Prolonged inspiratory phase =

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upper airway obstruction
Croup (inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and major bronchi) Laryngotracheobronchitis
Foreign body

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Laboratory Tests in respiratory disorders (labspecimen)

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Arterial blood gases
Nasopharyngeal culture
Sputum analysis

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Diagnostic Tests in Respiratory

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Chest x-ray
Sweat chloride Test
MRI
Laryngoscope / bronchoscopy
CT Scan
Pulmonary Function Tests
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ay be ordered for children with chronic lung disease because this technique can best mark disease progress.

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Computed tomography (CT) scans

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visualization of the bronchi through a bronchoscope

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Bronchoscopy

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13
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measures the forces of innertia, elasticity, and flow resistance

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Pulmonary Function Test

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14
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instilling saline nose drops or using saline nasal sprays can be effective at moistening and loosening dried mucus in the nose

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Expectorant Therapy

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15
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re mechanical devices that provide a stream of moistened air directly into the respiratory tract

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Nebulizers

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16
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most frequent respiratory disorder seen in children and is spread through families easily.

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common cold

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17
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hand-held device that provide that provides a route for medication administration directly to the respiratory tract.

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Metered-Dose Inhalers

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Signs of Severe Respiratory Distress

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Nasal flaring and grunting
Severe retractions
Diminished breath sounds
Hypotonia
Decreased oxygen saturations
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19
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Rhinitis Treatment

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Antihistamines
Competitive inhibitors for histamine at the mast cell receptor sites
Benadryl – OTC medication

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20
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Treatment of Sinusitis

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Normal saline nose drops
Warm pack to face
Acetaminophen for pain
Increase oral fluid intake
Antibiotics
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21
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Treatment for Tonsillitis

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Antibiotics X ten days if positive for beta strep
Acetaminophen for pain
Cold fluids
Saline gargles

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Post operative care: Tonsillectomy

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Side lying position
Ice collar
Watch out for frequent swallowing
Cool fluids / soft diet

23
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Croup also called?

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Laryngotracheobronchitis or Acute spasmotic croup

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Management of Croup

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Home care: 
Cool mist 
Fluids
Hospital care:
Racemic epinephrine inhalant
Mist tent – not used much anymore
Dexamethasone IV over 1 to several minutes
25
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Agent: Bordetella Pertussis
Source: respiratory 
Transmission: droplet
Incubation: 10 days
Period of communicability: before onset of paroxysms to 4 weeks after onset
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Pertussis or Whooping cough

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Management of Pertussis

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Respiratory support as needed
Suctioning
Oxygen to keep oxygen saturation at > 98 %
Nutritional support
IV fluids
Erythromycin, Zithromax or Biaxin for child & all exposed family members

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Highly contagious with up to 90% of household contacts developing disease after contact.

3-4 days isolation

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Pertussis

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Acute inflammation of supra-glottic structures.
Medical emergency
Sudden onset
High fever
Dysphasia and drooling
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Epilottitis

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Management of Epiglottitis

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Ceftriaxone – third-generation cephalosporin for 7 to 10 days

30
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cessation of respiration lasting longer than 20 seconds.

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Apnea

31
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Associated with community epidemic

Febrile, URI, achy joints,

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Influenza

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Management: Influenza

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Acetaminophen for fever
Vit. C
Fluids
Keep away from others
Watch for signs of pneumonia
33
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Bronchioles become narrowed or occluded as a result of inflammatory process, edema, mucus & cellular debris clog alveoli.

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Bronchiolitis

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Management of Bronchiolitis

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Oxygen to maintain oxygen saturation >than 95%
Pulse oximeter
Normal saline nose drops before suctioning
Deep suction especially before feeding
CPT- (Chest pulmo phy)

35
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spread from respiratory secretions through close contact with infected persons or contact with contaminated surfaces or objects.

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RSV(Respiratory Syn Virus ) Positive - Isolation

36
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nflammatory condition of the lungs

in which alveoli fill with fluid or blood

resulting in poor oxygenation & air

exchange.

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Pneumonia

37
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Management of Pneumonia

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Assess for respiratory distress
NPO (RR > 60 = high risk for aspiration)
IV fluids
Oxygen as need to keep oxygen saturation above 95%
CPT 
Deep suctioning
Acetaminophen for fever
38
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hronic, progressive, genetic illness involving the digestive system & lungs.

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Cystic Fibrosis

39
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Meconium ileus at birth
Failure to thrive
Steatorrhea stools / constipation
Voracious appetite with poor weight gain
Recurrent respiratory infections
Chronic cough
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Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis

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Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis

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Positive sweat test
Genetic marker
Life long management

41
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Medications for Cystic Fibrosis

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Bronchodilators to open airways
Vitamin C to improve absorption of other meds
Vitamins A,D,E,K

42
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chronic, inflammatory lung disease involving recurrent breathing problems.

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Asthma

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Medical Management of Asthma

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High fowlers position / bed rest
Pulse oximetry
Nebulized albuterol 
CPT
Methylprednisone / Solu-medrol IV
IV fluids
Oxygen to keep oxygen sats > 95%
44
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Home Management of Asthma

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Peak flow spirometer
Identify triggers
Maximize lung function

45
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Home Medications for Asthma

Rescue drugs:

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short acting albuterol beta 2 agonist – used as a quick-relief agent for acute bronchospas

46
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Anti-inflammatory or preventative for Asthma

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low-dose inhaled corticosteroid: inhaled or oral prednisone

47
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always give with food to decrease GI upset.

medication

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Oral Prednisone

48
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Anti-inflammatories

Home Medications for Asthma

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Oral prednisone (Pedia-pred, Prelone, Liquid pred) recommended for short course in moderate or severe exacerbation
Inhaled: Pulmicort, AeroBid, Flovent
49
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occurs in newborns who are born prematurely & or have a variety of pulmonary disorders &

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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

50
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Persistent respiratory distress
Dependent on supplemental oxygen
Failure to thrive
Gastro-esophageal reflux
Pulmonary hypertension
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

51
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Long Term Management of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

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Supplemental oxygen
CPT
Bronchodilators
Diuretics (pulmonary hypertension)
Anti-inflammatory medication
Nutritional support: oral formula + NG supplement
Gastrostomy tube (GER)
Bicarbonate in formula due to chronic state of acidosis

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