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resp part 1 Flashcards

1
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describe resp problems in children

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  • most produce mild symptoms, last a short time, and can be managed at home
  • nurses need to assess current resp status quickly, monitor progress and anticipate potential complications
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resp problems may result from structural probs, functional probs, or a combo. whats the difference between structural and functional probs?

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structural: alterations in size and shape of part of the resp tract
functional: alterations in gas exchange and threats to gas exchange, can be due to irritants or invaders

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whats the most common cause of resp infections in children

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viruses

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4
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alterations in immune or neurologic function puts children at a higher risk of…

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resp function compromise

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5
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describe infection rate in birth-3mo of age and what do we do if they have one

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lower infection rate due to protective function of maternal antibodies

they get a full work up including CBC, electrolyte panel, blood cultures, urine cultures, and lumbar puncture to determine if they are septic, also get a resp swab

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describe infection rate in children 3-6months of age

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  • infection rate increases due to disappearanc of maternal antibodies and initiation of the production of the infants own antibodies
  • theres a little gap in protection
  • they get a resp swab and a full or partial workup
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describe infection rate in toddler/preschool years

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viral infection rate is high

bc they have no sense of hygiene and theyre dirty and snotty and share it with everyone around them

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describe the upper airway in newborns

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  • until 4 weeks of age, they are obligatory nose breathers
  • only breathe through their mouths when theyre crying
  • newborns do not know to voluntarily open their mouths to breath breathe when their nose is occluded
  • nasal patency is essential for beathing and eating
  • frequently require nsasal suctioning
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describe differences kids have to adults with their resp systems

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  • lots of stuff is immatre/shorter/flabby so theres a lot of opportunity for obstruction and aspiration
  • must be careful with neck and head positioning
  • newborns dont have enough smooth muscle to stop irritants
  • children are diaphragmatic breathers until about 6
  • chest wall is less rigid
  • if a child is in resp ditress you will most likely see retractions due to immaturity of the intercostal muscles
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10
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describe the airway of the infant

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  • diameter is much smaller so swelling takes away a lot of it when compared with swelling in adults
  • speed of breathing, irritations/swelling, mucus/secretions all contribute to increasing airway resistance and making breathing harder for the little guys
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11
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whats included in the general resp assessment

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  • pulse ox
  • cardiac resp monitor
  • change in muscle tone
  • behavior
  • color
  • LOC
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12
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is acute resp distress generally reversible?

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yep

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13
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what is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in kids?

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chronic hypoxia

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14
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describe using resp monitors with kids

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  • must validate findings by manually taking HR and RR and comparing
  • initial prioirity is to assess patient if alarm is sounding then determine if its the patient or equipment that needs attention
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describe what change in muscle tone may occur with resp compromise

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  • infants may become floppy
  • older kids become limp with a lack of energy
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16
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what are some different changes in LOC that may occur with resp compromise

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  • irritability and confusion: early signs of hypoxia
  • agitation: difficult to console or more easily bothered
  • lethargy: decrease in LOC and indicates resp distress is worsening
17
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what are some things to remember when assessing resp rate

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  • can use abdominal rise and fall for kids under 6
  • use chest rise and fall for >6
  • can also feel raise w hand on adb or chest or auscultate
  • listen for 30secs then multiply by 2
18
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what things are included in the focused resp assessment

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  • resp rate
  • resp effort
  • air entry
  • adventitious lung sounds
19
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whats included in assessing resp effort

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  • nasal flaring: helps to reduce nasal resistance and maintain patency
  • retractions
  • head bobbing
  • grunting on exhalation
20
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what do tight breath sounds indicate

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small airay has severe bronchoconstriction

typically heard after wheezes

21
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what do diminished breath sounds indicate

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reduced air flow

22
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what retractions indicate mild distress

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  • isolated intercostal
  • sternal
23
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what retractions indicate increasing distress

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substernal and subcostal

24
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what retractions indicate severe distress

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suprasternal and supraclavicular

tracheal tugging

25
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what is tracheal tugging

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retractions on an inward puling movement of the trachea

26
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name that adventitious breath sound!

  • high pitched, inspiratory crowing sound
  • originates in larynx or trachea
  • upper airway obstruction
A

stridor

27
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name that adventitious breath sound!

  • course low pitched noise, sounds like a snore
  • air passing through thick secretions that partially obstruct bronchi and trachea
  • upper airway sound
A

rhonchi

28
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name that adventitious breath sound!

  • muscial squeaking or hissing
  • caused by bronchospasm or anatomic narroing of bronchioles
  • heard continuously through inspiration and expiration (typically louder on expiration)
A

wheeze

29
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name that adventitious breath sound!

  • heard on end of inspiration
  • air passing through secretions in alveoli and bronchioles
  • lower airway sound
A

crackles

30
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whats included in care management of the resp system

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  • ease respiratory effort
  • promote rest and comfort
  • prevent spread of infection
  • reduce temperature
  • promote hydration
  • provide nutrition
  • provide family support and home care education
31
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what are some ways you can easy resp effort and promote rest and comfort

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  • positioning to maintain patent airway
  • elevating head/holding upright
  • nasal suctioning
  • apply supplemental O2 as ordered
32
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why would you want to reduce body temp

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fevers cause increase in metabolic demand and resp rate

33
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what fam teaching would you want to provide for home care of resp issues

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  • teach infection prevention
  • nasal suctioning
  • signs and symptoms of worsening distress

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