Week 3 TUES Flashcards
1
Q
Child has low 02 levels and it is hard to breathe. Nurse raises bed and tilts head whit is the next step?
A
Provide O2 therapy
2
Q
Common s/s of asthma
A
wheezing
3
Q
Resp assessment includes;
A
observation, inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
4
Q
Best way to prevent the common cold
A
frequent handwashing
5
Q
What is dysphasia
A
difficulty swallowing
6
Q
When getting history of child w/ resp what s/s is important to know?
A
- the triggers in the environment
7
Q
Bronchodilators work for child w/ asthma to____
A
relieve acute symptoms
8
Q
How is wheezing heard best?
A
As they child exhales
9
Q
Child has a horrible cough and can’t breathe what is a good at home intervention
A
- hot shower to fill bathroom with stream
