Peds Quiz 2 Flashcards
1
Q
who are auditory nose breathers for up to 3 months
A
infants and newborns
2
Q
For respiratory assessments what does a nurse look for?
A
lung sounds wheezing stridor crackles Rate rythm depth effort odor cough characteristics assessing mucus color and consistancy pain SOB chest tightness
3
Q
what are some different resp interventions
A
maintain open patent airway chest percussion deep breathing elevate HOB incentive spirometer 02 sat prescribed medication CHEST PT *******
4
Q
What are some s&s for asthma ? **
A
wheezing cough sob chest tightness retraction accessory muscle usage tachycardia tachypnea unable to take deep breath
5
Q
what are some nursing interventions for asthma
A
positioning fluids o2 med admin comfort measures
6
Q
What are the medications for asthma
A
Albuterol methylprenisolone salmeterol theophyllyne montelukast beclomethasone
7
Q
what diet is prefered for cystic fibrosis *
A
High protein, high fat , high calorie
8
Q
what are some interventions for broncholitis
A
suction before eating assess lung sounds elevate HOB increase iv fluids and PO fluids monitor pulse ox/ vitals
9
Q
what causes broncholitis
A
RSV
10
Q
what are mild resp distress
A
tachycardia
diaphoresis
tachypnea
11
Q
what are moderate resp dstress
A
nasal flaring grunting wheezing anxiety irritibilaty headaches hypertension retractions confusion
12
Q
what are severe resp distress
A
coma bradycardia sydpnea stupor cynosis
