Priority Needs Flashcards
What do you suction FIRST, Nose or Mouth?
Mouth BEFORE Nose
What is the port color for SUCTION?
WHITE
What is the port color for AIR?
YELLOW
What is the port color for OXYGEN?
GREEN
What is the port color for LAUGHING GAS/NITROUS OXIDE?
BLUE
How long do you do INTERMITTENT SUCTIONING?
5-10 seconds
How long is the INTERVAL between suctioning?
20-30 seconds
How long does the WHOLE PROCEDURE of suctioning take?
5 minutes
Upon INSERTION of the suction catheter, is the Y Port open or closed?
OPEN
What type of suctioning is done UPON WITHDRAWAL?
Intermittent
What is the FIRST sign of hypoxia in neonates?
Nasal flaring
When is RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME common?
In preterm babies (20-37 weeks AOG)
What ration does an AMNIOCENTESIS measure?
LS (Lecithin Sphingomyelin) Ration
What is the normal LS ratio and what does it indicate?
2:1 indicates that the fetal lung is MATURE
What do we NOT give to neonates with RDS and why?
Steroids as these can lead to a CLEFT PALATE and are also TERATOGENIC
What is the EARLIEST sign of RDS?
Retraction
What is the MAJOR sign of RDS?
Expiratory grunting
What is the LAST sign of RDS?
Cyanosis
Which scale determines RDS?
Silverman-Anderson Scale/ Score
At what month does LANUGO appear and when is it the most abundant?
Appears at 4th MONTH and abundant at 20 WEEKS (Preterm)
Which do you prioritize between a patient with LTB and a patient with Epiglotitis?
Epiglotitis as it affects the succeeding areas (LTB)
What are the SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS of LTB and when are they usually prominent?
Crowlike cough, barking cough, and hoarse cry. They are prominent at NIGHT
What is the GOAL in LTB?
Open the AIRWAY!
How do you position the patient with EPIGLOTITIS?
Tripod Position (tongue out and leaning forward)
