UNIT 1 MEDICATION ADMIN PEDI

Question 1

How do we measure I&O in infants?

Answer 1

Wet diapers

Question 2

1gm of wet diaper = ___ ml of urine

Answer 2

1 mL

Then we will subtract weight of dry diaper from weight of wet diaper

Question 3

Minimum acceptable urine output for infants (birth-2 years) is?

Answer 3

1mL/kg/hr

Question 4

Minimum acceptable urine output for children (2 years and older) is?

Answer 4

0.5mL/kg/hr

Question 5

What should we know about the Broviak catheter ?

Answer 5

It is surgical placed directly into central vein above superior vena cava

may have a Dacron “cuff” for better secureness

May have more than one lumen

Question 6

Advantages of a Broviak catheter?

Answer 6

Allows for more freedom
older children can learn to self admin
decrease infection rates

Question 7

What are some disadvantages of a Broviak catheter?

Answer 7

1.Requires daily heparin flushes,
2. must be clamed,
3.must teach kids not to pick at it
4., must be kept dry,
5.no vigorous sports.

Question 8

What do we need to know about a PICC?

Answer 8

1. Legs and arm for placement
2. PICC lines are cheaper
3. Requires heparin flush