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Peds Exam 2 Flashcards

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pre-procedure for cardiac cath

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-accurate height and weight
-allergy history (especially to iodine)
-NPO for 6-8 prior
-locate and mark distal pulses

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post-procedure for cardiac cath

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-position affected leg STRAIGHT
-check temperature bilaterally
-ASSESS INSERTION SITE AND PRESSURE DRESSING
-assess peripheral perfusion

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disorders with increased pulmonary blood flow

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patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), atrial septal defect (ASD), and ventricular septal defect (VSD) in these defects, blood is shunted from high pressure left side to low pressure right side

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patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

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passageway (ductus arteriosus) between the aorta and the pulmonary artery remains open (patent) after birth

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treatment for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

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Indomethacin (Indocin)

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atrial septal defect (ASD)

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an opening in the septum separating the atria; may close spontaneously, if it doesn’t surgical intervention is needed

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ventricular septal defect (VSD)

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an opening in the septum separating the ventricles; may solve spontaneously, but if VSD is severe enough HF can result

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Disorders with decreased pulmonary blood flow

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Tetralogy of Fallot, Tricuspid atresia; pressure of right heart is high so desaturated blood from right side shunts to left

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What are the 4 defects of Tetralogy of Fallot?

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-Pulmonary stenosis
-ventricular septal defect
-overriding aorta
-right ventricular hypertrophy

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key symptom of tetralogy of fallot

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Tet spells manifested as increased cyanosis, hypoexemia, agitation comes with crying feeding or defacating

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for hypercyanotic spells

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-calm the child
-knee to chest postion
-administer O2
-administer morphine
-IV fluids

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interventions for tetralogy of fallot

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KNEE TO CHEST POSITION; helps to improve pulmonary blood flow by increasing systemic vascular resistance

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tricuspid atresia

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Tricuspid valve orifice fails to develop; right ventricle is hypoplastic

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in tricuspid atresia, what must remain open to maintain minimally adequate oxygenation?

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foramen ovale and PDA

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Tricuspid Atresia Treatment

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Prostaglandin (PGE) to maintain patency of PDA, Surgical Repair

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coarctation of the aorta

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congenital cardiac condition characterized by a narrowing of the aorta

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key symptom of coarctation of the aorta

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blood pressure higher in the upper extremities and decreased in lower extremities (20mmHg or >)

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intervention for coarctation of the aorta

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-balloon angioplasty
-resection of narrowed aorta followed by end-to-end reanastomosis

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aortic stenosis

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narrowing of the aorta; resulting in decreased CO

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difference in symptoms for coarctation of the aorta and aortic stenosis

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coarctation of the aorta: dizzy and LEG PAIN
aortic stenosis: dizzy and CHEST PAIN

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Transposition of the great vessels

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a congenital abnormality where the aorta is attached to the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery to the left ventricle (this is backwards and leads to two separate blood routes)

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Transposition of the great vessels presents with

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significant cyanosis at birth

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interventions for Transposition of the great vessels

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corrective surgery performed at 4-7 days

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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

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underdevelopment of the left side of the heart, usually resulting in an absent or nonfunctional left ventricle

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without intervention of hypoplastic left heart syndrome...
death will occur rapidly
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treatment of choice for hypoplastic left heart syndrome
heart transplant
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s/s of heart failure in children
-weight gain -activity intolerance -poor feeding -depends on L or R side HF
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medication for improved cardiac function
digoxin, ACE, B-Blockers
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do not give digoxin to infants if pulse is
<90-110bpm
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do not give digoxin to older children if pulse is
<70bpm
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medication to remove accumulated fluid and sodium
Furosemide
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Digoxin effects on heart
slows HR but deepens contractions
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interventions for heart failure
-semi-fowlers -feeding every 3 hours and have infant take required food in within a 30 minute time period -neutral environment to prevent cold stress -cool humidified oxygen
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rheumatic fever
inflammatory disease that may develop as a delayed reaction to insufficiently treated group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal; effects connective tissues of the heart, joints, skin, blood vessels, CNS
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rheumatic fever can manifest
2-6 weeks after strep throat
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s/s of rheumatic fever
-chorea -fever -carditis -erythema marginatum -abdominal pain -sub-q nodules -polyarthritis
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Erythema marginatum
Small red spots w/ bright red margins, sand papery rash Rheumatic fever; painless
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treatment for rheumatic fever
antibiotics (penicillin) , antiinflammatories
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what is needed before the dentist if a child has rheumatic fever
antibiotics
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Kawasaki disease
acute systemic vasculitis of unknown cause
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S/S of Kawasaki disease
-fever -strawberry tongue -conjunctival redness -red throat -erythematous body rash -swollen hands and soled of feet -desquamation of skin on tips of fingers and toes -red dry cracked lips -enlarged cervical lymphnodes
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Treatment for Kawasaki disease
Aspirin and IV gamma globulin
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aspirin in kawasaki's disease is initially used for
fever, then for antiplatelet use
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interventions for kawasaki disease
-measures to lower fever -monitor signs of bleeding sue to aspirin therapy -passive ROM to facilitate joint movement -monitor cardiac -oral hygiene; lips moist
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common respiratory infection manifestation
-tachypnea (>60) -tachycardia (>160) -cyanosis -nasal flaring -grunting -apnea/dyspnea -retractions -fever, V/D/abd pain -wheeze, crackles, absence of breath sounds
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common management for respiratory infection
-fluids -cool mist -rest: play quietly -handwashing -acetaminophen/ibuprofen -OCT cold meds
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Acute Viral Nasopharyngitis
common cold
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management of Acute Viral Nasopharyngitis
-fluid -rest -humidified air -handwashing -elevate HOB -suctioning
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acute infections pharyngitis
strep
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diagnosis of acute infections pharyngitis
throat swab; infection with group A-B hemolytic streptoccus
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treatment for acute infections pharyngitis
azithromycin
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strep increases the risk for
rheumatic fever
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tonsillitis s/s
-swollen red tonsils -Sore throat -Difficulty swallowing -White or yellow coating or patches -Fever
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management for tonsillitis
tonsillectomy
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Post-op of Tonsillectomy
-position prone/side lying to facilitate drainage -watch for FREQUENT SWALLOWING -no milk products
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otitis media s/s
-crying, irritability -rolling head side to side -rubbing ear
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prevention from otitis media
feed upright, maintain routine immunizations
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interventions for otitis media
-increase fluid -avoid chewing during acute phase (chewing increases pain)
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when giving medication in the ear of a child <3y/o
pull ear lobe down and back
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medication for otitis media
amoxicillin
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infective agent for mononucleosis
epstein barr virus
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diagnosis for mononucleosis
monospot test
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S/S of mononucleosis
-fever -sore throat -swollen lymph nodes -increased WBC, -fatigue -lyphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly
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interventions for mononucleosis
no specific treatment; self-limiting monitor for signs of splenic rupture
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Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)
inflammation of larynx, trachea, and bronchi
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S/S of croup
-Hoarseness -barking cough with inspiratory stridor -low-grade or no fever
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what should be avoided in patients with croup
cough syrup and cold medications as it can dry and thicken secretions
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Epiglottitis
medical emergency; inflammation of epiglottis, can rapidly develop to respiratory distress
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what vaccine decrease risk factor of epiglottitis
Hib
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s/s of epiglottitis
-drooling -difficulty swallowing -retractions -inspiratory stridor -sore throst -tripod
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interventions of epiglottitis
-NO THROAT INSPECTION BY NURSE -resuscitation equipment -intubation or trachepstomy
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bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchi; viral, mostly self limiting
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S/S of bronchitis
-dry hacking non productiv ecough -worse at night -fever
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management for bronchitis
cough suppressanrs, fluids, rest (basically treat the symptoms)
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bronchiolitis and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
inflammation of the bronchioles that causes production of thick mucus, RSV is acute viral infection that causes this
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s/s of bronchiolitis and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
-rhinorrhea -coughing -sneezing -wheezing -ear and eye drainage
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protection from RSV
Palivizumab (synagis), monthly injection
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pertusis (whooping cough)
A HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS acute upper respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
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s/s of pertusis (whooping cough)
-severe cough with loud whooping inspiration -cyanosis -tongue pertrusion
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management for pertusis (whooping cough)
-airborne, droplet, contact precautions -Tdap should be administered for prevention -antimicrobial therapy -hydration, suction, humidified air
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foreign body aspiration
swallowing/aspiration of objects into air passages
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s/s of foreign body aspiration
Choking, gagging, coughing
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intervention for foreign body aspiration
abdominal thrust maneuver
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prevention of foreign body aspiration
-Teach parents how to prevent foreign body aspiration -Very mindful of small pieces around infants/children that can be easily put into their mouths
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asthma
chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways
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s/s of asthma
-Sense of breathlessness -Tightening of the chest -Wheezing -Dyspnea -Cough
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Drug therapy for asthma
-albuterol (SABA) -salmeterol (serevent) (LABA) -methoprednisone
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peak flow meter
tests severity of asthma
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status asthmaticus
a severe, life-threatening asthma attack that is refractory to usual treatment and places the patient at risk for developing respiratory failure.

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