WEEK 2 : altered gas exchange peds

Question 1

define these terms below : baby in respiratory distress

retractions
grunting
apnea

Answer 1

each breaths is falling the skin within the bones
grunting is a noisy breathing sound ( may grunt to keep air in the lungs ) may sound like snoring or singing
apnea - stop breathing for 15 to 20 seconds

Question 2

what is jaundice in baby

Answer 2

most baby have jaundice 24 hours after birth , long lasting may cause brain damage

Question 3

paediatrics respiratory infections
most infections are caused by what ?

Answer 3

viruses

Question 4

what makes babies at a higher risk ?

Answer 4

the anatomical differences, put babies more at risk

Question 5

diameter of_____ in babies is smaller so inflammation and secretions causes what ?

Answer 5

diameter of airways in babies is smaller so inflammation and secretions causes narrowing

Question 6

true or false. shorter respiratory tract so infection travels fast ( in babies )

Answer 6

true

Question 7

true or false. short and open eustachian tube allows pathogens easy access middle ear in babies

Answer 7

true

Question 8

what increases immunity in babies ?

Answer 8

breastfeeding increases immunity
immune system is not as strong for babies so breastfeeding is recommended

Question 9

how can you reduce spread of infection ?

Answer 9

good hand washing, throw out ur tissues
sneeze/cough into the arm
do not share cups/utensils
stay home when sick

Question 10

what is used to test for rsv antigens ?

Answer 10

secretions

Question 11

RSV and Bronchiolitis : prevention is vaccine palivizumab

what does activate ?

Answer 11

this is given to risk babies who are immunocompromised

activates the immune system