FINALE Flashcards
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How to dx asthma?
-chest x ray
-pulm function test
S/Sx of asthma?
- Wheezing and dry cough, prolonged expiration, restlessness, fatigue, tachypnea, cyanosis, marked respiratory distress
-barrel chest from chronic asthma
Nursing care for asthma?
- Assess resp status, administer humidified oxygen prn, monitor pulse ox
- Maintain IV access,
-avoid cold liquids to avoid bronchospasm - Position high-fowlers and cluster nursing care
- Sudden cessation of wheezing and decreased breath sounds indicates WORSENING
What are important nursing considerations for cleft palate repair?
6 - 18 months; before 2 years of age
- Position on side or back after surgery
- Cool mist tent
- Blended diet
- Elbow restraints: 4 - 6 weeks
- No straws, pacifiers, spoons, or fingers in or around mouth for 7-10 days.
- No oral temps.
Dx of cystic fibrosis?
- Sweat test
- 72 hours fecal fat
- Chest x-ray
- Prenatal DNA of amniotic fluid
Tx of cystic fibrosis?
- Antibiotics – treat pulmonary infection
- Pancreatic enzymes – for fat absorption
-Fat-soluble vitamins A,E,D,K - Mucolytics – to decrease viscosity of sputum
- Bronchodilators – to improve lung function
-high calorie, high protein foods
S/Sx of bronchiolitis?
- Worsening of an upper respiratory tract infection with tachypnea, retractions, low-grade fever, anorexia, thick nasal secretions, and increasingly labored breathing
- Older infants may have a frequent, dry cough
- Lungs reveal wheezing or crackles
Meds for bronchiolitis?
- Bronchodilators (may not help)
- Steroids
- IV fluids
Nursing care for bronchiolitis?
- Complete respiratory assessment
- Provide humidified oxygen
- Pulse oximetry
- Clear nasal passages with bulb syringe or deep nasal suctioning
- Cluster nursing care
- IV fluid, I & O, Weigh daily
- Contact precautions
What is the primary causative factor for bronchiolitis?
RSV. most prominent in first 2 years of life
post-op nursing care for tonsillectomy?
- Provide patient with ice collar for inflammation and pain.
- Assess for frequent swallowing or throat clearing as this may be a sign of bleeding.
- Avoid red food/liquids, straw, coughing, or blowing nose forcefully.
What kind of precautions does pertussis require?
droplet
S/Sx of pertussis?
Runny nose, cough that becomes more severe and spasms, flushing, cyanosis, vomiting,
Treatment: antibiotics, steroids
S/Sx of celiac disease?
- Abdominal distention, vomiting
- Anorexia, muscle wasting
- Diarrhea with a foul odor
What are S/Sx of pyloric stenosis?
projectile vomiting, moveable olive-shaped mass in epigastrium
Tx of pyloric stenosis?
- Pyloromyotomy - laparotomy - relatively uncomplicated surgery
- Feeding 4 - 6 hours postop, progressing from glucose or electrolyte fluid to formula within 24 hours of surgery
- Discharge home 2nd postop day
Tx of GERD?
- Depends on severity
- Avoid foods that intensify reflux (citrus, caffeine, etc.)
- Weight control
- Small frequent meals
- Thickened feeds
- Elevate HOB for 1 hour after feed
- PPI’s-omeprazole, H2 receptor inhibitors-ranitidine
- Surgical management-nissen fundoplication
Early signs of increased ICP?
-Headaches
-Diplopia (blurred vision)
-Nausea & Vomiting
-Vertigo
-Seizures
Late Signs of increased ICP?
-Bradycardia
- LOC
-Decreased motor response
-Diminished response to pain
-Cushing reflex (slow pulse and increased BP, irregular respirations)
S/Sx of Kawaski?
High fever
Red eyes
Ring around iris
Strawberry tongue
Rash (desquamates - skin flakes off)
Serious = MI
Signs of increased ICP in infants?
-wide sutures
-high pitched cry
-tense or bulging fontanels
-sun-setting signs
Rheumatic fever treatment?
- Prevention of strep
- cardiac damage prevention
- recurrence prevention
- Pen G
Tx of Kawaski?
High dose IVIG and salicylate therapy
Grumpy kids, symptomatic, supportive
Increased pulm blood flow disorders?
- ASD
- VSD
- PDA
- AV Canal