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Peds Exam 3a - Hem Flashcards

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what to do when platelets are between 100,001- normal

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-no contact sports
-protective equipment like helmets when riding bikes

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what to do when platelets are between 50,000-100,000

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-padding w/ activity
-protective equipment like helmets

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what to do when platelets are <50,000

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-extreme caution as kids can spontaneously bleed in their head
-quiet activities
no scooters or bikes

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what to do when platelets are >20,000

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-kids can return to school

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absolute neutrophil count

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tells use the body’s ability to fight off infection
be able to calculate
-above 1000 is ok
-500-1000: lowered immune system
-<500: critically low

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nursing interventions for neutropenia (<1000)

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-monitor vitals
temp >/100 is a medical emergency
-wash hands
-assess skin & mouth
-no flowers or plants in room
-low bacteria diet
-change dressing & lines w/ sterile technique
-no live virus vaccines
-avoid sick people & wear mask when leaving the room

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what is the low bacteria diet

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-hot foods must be hot
-cold food must be cold
-no skins on fruits & vegetables
-no pepper

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what are the live vaccine

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-flu mist
-varicella
-MMR

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nursing considerations for anemia

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-lab tests
-decrease oxygen demands
-good hand washing & mouth care
-maintain normal body temperature
-prevent complications
-support family

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iron deficiency anemia (IDA)

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-inadequate iron stores at birth (mom hemorrhaged)
or
- deficient dietary intake (rapid growth, excessive milk intake, poor eating habits, exclusive BF after 6mo)
or
-impaired iron absorption (iron inhibitors, malab disorders, chronic diarrhea)

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therapeutic mgt of IDA

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-nutritional supplements by 6mo
-iron fortified formula or cereal
-iron supplements
-blood transfusions for severe cases

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prevention of IDA

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-breastmilk or commercial infant formula for first 12mo of life
-limit formula to </1L/d (32oz)
-limit milk to </24oz/d

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precautions for giving liquid iron

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-best absorbed in acidic environment (give w/ orange juice)
-give w/ straw to push it past the teeth then rinse & brush
-teach accurate measuring & increasing fiber + fluids
-avoid antacids, coffee, tea, dairy products, eggs, or whole grains 1hr before or 2 hr after admin
it tastes bad

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what do you need to do with medicine or vitamins containing iron

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lock it up -> kids love the gummies and can overdose on iron

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adverse effects of oral iron

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-N/V/D/gastric irritation
-anorexia
-staining of teeth
-tarry stools
overdose is lethal

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why is drinking large quantities of milk a risk factor for IDA

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children might be drinking milk all day in their sippy cups and then become too full which leads them to not intake enough iron
eat meals (w/ dark leafy greens) first then drink

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iron rich foods

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-lentils
-green leafy vegetables
-hamburger

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aplastic anemia

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child is not making red blood cells or increased destruction
seen commonly with leukemia
S/s: profound anemia, pallor

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sickle cell anemia

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the body makes red blood cells but instead of them being rounds they are sickled (looks like boomerang) which then get lodged in vessels causing a crisis

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sickle cell: vaso occlusive crisis

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the joints get enlarged because the blood flow is blocked in the smaller area (pain, fever, joint engorgement)
a clog of sickle cells

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sickle cell: splinic sequestration

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the spleen gets enlarged with blood causing abdominal pain, pneumonia like symptoms, an erection that wont go away, chronic ulcers and high risk for stroke bc clot
(profound anemia, hypovolemia, shock)
Life threatening, usually remove spleen before age 5

22
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complications of sickle cell anemia

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-acute painful episodes (SC crisis)
-stroke (doppler scans yearly)
-sepsis
-acute chest syndrome (like pneumonia)
-reduced visual acuity
-chronic leg ulcers
-delayed G&D&puberty
-priapism
-enuresis

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precipitating factors for a sickle cell crisis

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-anything that increases the body’s need for oxygen
-trauma
-infection, fever
-physical & emotional stress
-increased blood viscosity d/t dehydration
-hypoxia

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if your spleen is removed, what needs to be done

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penicillin before invasive procedure after removal

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medical mgt SCA

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dx at birth so prevention of crisis
-prevent dehydration, being cold, high altitudes, high stress
-transfusion (can lead to an iron overdose)

26
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medical mgt of a sickle cell crisis

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hydration first which increase vasculature which helps everything
-maintain oxygenation
-pain mgt
-support the child & family

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thalassemia

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-the body is not synthesizing or not making hemoglobin as you should
-autosomal recessive disorder
-alpha & beta (beta is more common)

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how to treat thalassemia

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repeated iron infusion
can lead to overdose

29
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thalassemia clinical manifestations

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-severe anemia
-bronze skin
-growth retardation & delayed puberty
-cardiac enlargement w/ murmur -> HF
-bone pain, skeletal deformities, fractures

30
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thalassemia death is usually related to

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heart failure or iron overdose

31
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medical mgt of thalassemia

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giving repeated infusion and then treat w/ iron-chelating drugs like deferoxamine which binds to the excess iron for excretion by the kidney + give oral vit C to facilitate binding of iron

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thalassemia nursing interventions

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-packed RBC safely
-general anemia measures
-monitor chelation therapy: N/V/D, low app, rash, inc liver enzymes, neutropenia
-measures to increase self esteem & body image
-measures to increase health maintenance at home

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what is vital for chelation therapy

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adequate hydration & kidney function bc the extra iron is peed out

34
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clinical manifestation of ITP

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-sudden onset of easy bruising, purpura & petechiae
-epistaxis
-platelet count <20,000
-prolonged bleeding time

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idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

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platelet count is low and we do not know why -> can give IVIG but usually resolves on own, if repeated episodes then spleen will be removed
steroids can help and anti D antibody is usually given to help clear out RBCs

36
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can you give anti D antibodies to someone who is anemic

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no -> will drop RBCs even lower
before giving need to check RBC

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ITP nursing interventions

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-educate parents about low platelet counts & monitoring
-assess for bleeding
-prevent trauma
-avoid unnecessary procedures, sticks, suppositories, rectal temps
-pressure for 5mins after venipuncture
-follow up care

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proper care for epistaxis (nose bleed)

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-sit up leaning forward
-apply pressure for 10 min
-apply ice bag to bridge of nose
seek medical care if lasts longer than 30mins

39
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hemophilia

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a group of hereditary bleeding disorders that result from deficiencies of specific clotting factors
(x linked so usually seen in males)

40
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hemophilia manifestations

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-bleeding into joint spaces of knee, ankles, and elbows which lead to mobility issues, range from mild to severe
-often have nose bleeds & bleeding after procedures

41
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when is hemophilia usually diagnosed

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around 6mo when infant starts to get teeth and they bleed excessively

42
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medical mgt of hemophilia

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-prevent bleeding
-replacement of deficient factor (factor VIII concentrate or desmopressin)
-regular exercise & pt

43
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nursing interventions of hemophilia

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-measures to prevent bleeding like safe environment, avoid aspirin, SQ vs IM, soft
tooth brushes
-recognize & control bleeding
wear med alter bracelet & tell school

44
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how to recognize &control bleeding

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-pressure x15min for frank bleeding
-RICE
-be suspicious of headache, slurred speech, altered LOC & black tarry stools
children are aware of internal bleeding and can tell you

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RICE

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rest (immobilize), ice, compression, elevation
if child comes to you and say they feel tingly and think they are having a bleeding episode then RICE it

46
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how to prevent side effects of bleeding

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-active ROM after the acute phase
-physical therapy
-nutritional counseling

47
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SCID

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boy in a bubble
-do not have T or B cells
-no immune system
bone marrow transplant is the best intervention we have, IVIG can help if exposed to infection
no immunizations

48
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HIV differences from adults

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-will appear sicker than adults bc weaker immunes system
-usually contracted by the mother (off meds during 1st trimester and then restart, this allows organs to develop), blood transfusions or unprotected sex in adolescents
-children are very irritable

49
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treatment of HIV

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-aggressive antibiotics for infections & prophylactic antibiotic
-modified immunization schedule
prevent is key

50
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dx of HIV

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if infant is suspected to have it or acquire it, antiretrovirals for the first month of life and then PCR test -> if neg then can stop virals

51
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HIV children & school

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children can go to school but standard precautions are needed (gloves for nose bleeds & bodily fluids)

52
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nutrition for HIV

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increased kcals & proteins

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