oxygenation Flashcards

1
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components of a respiratory assessment

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O2
cap refill, skin turgor, oral mucosa dry or moist
LOC
position of child
skin color
RR, lung sounds
accessory muscle use? nasal flaring
retractions

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2
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respiratory anatomy differences between children and adults

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diameter of airway is smaller in children than adults
children more prone to obstruction/inflammation/infection

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3
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manifestations of respiratory distress in infants

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4
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manifestations of respiratory distress in children

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5
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back to sleep campaign

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no co sleeping
infant on back
nothing in crib

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6
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tonsillectomy nursing care

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monitor for hemorrhage
maintain airway
analgesics for pain 24hrs
NPO until fully awake
no citrus, milk, ice cream
resume normal activity 1-2wks after surgery
avoid gargling, coughing

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7
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otitis media patho

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middle ear infection
inflammation
common under 24 months
pull pinna down and back in children
earlier onset, higher chances of recurrent infections

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8
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manifestations of otitis media

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infant: crying, refusal to feed, fussiness
child: crying, irritable, loss of appetite, lethargy

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9
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otitis media treatment

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antibiotics- finish whole course
acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain
PCV13/ breastfeeding is preventative

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10
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what is watch waiting for otitis media?

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wait for up to 72hrs for children less than 6 months if there is no fever or severe pain present

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11
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bronchiolitis patho

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viral
bronchioles are narrow or occluded due to inflammatory process

usually caused by RSV

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12
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manifestations of bronchiolitis

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edema in bronchioles
mucus production
inflammation of bronchioles

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13
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bronchiolitis treatment

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respiratory droplet precautions
antibiotics can not treat this virus
humidification
airway suctioning, HOB elevated
RSV vaccine during fall or spring

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14
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RSV vaccine in pregnant moms when?

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3rd trimester to pass down to baby

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15
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foreign body ingestion

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1-3 years of age
dyspnea, cough, stridor, wheezing, cyanotic, cant speak

chest x-ray or bronchoscopy

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16
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foods to avoid in children for ingestion

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hot dogs
balloons
peanuts
grapes
popcorn
gum
peanut butter
plastic caps
markers
batteries

17
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asthma patho

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inflammatory lung disorder of the small and large airways that cause obstruction
watch for allergic salute/allergic shriners (shiny bags under eyes)

18
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peak flow meter

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every morning for asthma
daily dose even with no symptoms
zone/color determines what activity child can do

19
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mild asthma

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symptoms greater than 2 times per week but less than one per day

20
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moderate asthma

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symptoms daily

21
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severe asthma

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daily symptoms throughout entire day

22
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asthma treatment

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monitor RR, bronchodilators increase HR
diagnosed after 5yrs of age after all spirometry testing is done
SABAS- rescue meds
LABAS - daily meds

23
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LABAS

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daily meds for asthma
inhaled corticosteroids

24
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SABAS

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short acting - rescue meds
anticholinergics
inhaler/ nebulizer treatment

25
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is asthma cureable?

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no, chronic disease
reversible
cannot outgrow asthma

26
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cystic fibrosis patho

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hereditary dysfunction of exocrine glands

autosomal recessive
lungs, sweat glands, pancreas, liver are blocked by mucus

27
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cystic fibrosis manifestations

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salty sweat
meconium ileus - 1st sign
cant fully absorb nutrients
progressive pancreas damage
malabsorption
NA+ cant get into body, goes into skin

28
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cystic fibrosis treatment

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sweat chloride test
replace pancreatic enzymes before every meal
vibration vest 1-4 times a day
increase fat, protein and calorie intake
clear mucus from airways
bronchodilators
possible lung transplant

29
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vitamin e

A

antioxidants
protects cells

30
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vitamin a

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growth and immune function

31
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vitamin d

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calcium and phosphate levels

32
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vitamin k

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blood clotting

33
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vitamin c

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increases absorption of other meds

34
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croup

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viral infection of middle respiratory tract
inflammation and edema

most common
least severe

35
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focused assessment of croup

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stridor is the main sign
focus on RR and O2
irritability, barky cough, fever
chest x-ray

36
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croup treatment

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corticosteroids
manage at home with humidity
hydration
hospitalization for progressive stridor and resp distress

37
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epiglottitis

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true medical emergency
rapid swelling of airway inlet/obstruction
bacterial infection
pneumonia is most common

38
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epiglottitis focused assessment

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x-ray of neck
NOTHING BY MOUTH
sudden sore throat
high fever
tripod position

3 D’s dysphagia, dystonia, drooling

39
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epiglottitis treatment

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NO MEDS BY MOUTH
antibiotics, IV therapy, oxygen, Hib vaccine
do not look in throat