Quiz Unit J Respiratory Dysfunction Flashcards
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What do you assess for before drawing an ABG?
Respiratory rate, ease, depth, skin color, pain, and do an Allen test prior to drawing
When do babies stop being total nose breathers?
After the first month
Why are kids under the age of 8 more prone to aspiration?
Epiglottis is long and floppy, more susceptible to swelling. Trachea is shorter and narrower, and about the size of their pinkie finger (4mm in infants)
At what age are the lungs fully developed?
12
Kids are abdominal breathers until the age of _____.
6
What are the different croup syndromes?
Infections that affect the epiglottis and larynx, and bronchi
Most viral URI’s are caused by the _____virus.
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
What are viral infections so common and severe in kids 6 month to 3 years old?
The bronchial and Eustachian tubes are short
When does RSV season occur?
Winter and spring
What are some common s/s of a URI?
Fever, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cough, sore throat, nasal discharge/blockage, respiratory sounds
At what point is a temperature addressed in children?
At 102 degrees
How are URI’s managed?
Ease respiratory effort, hydration/nutrition, rest/comfort, prevent spread, COMFORT measures only (most of the time)
Which symptom needs to be checked further?
Sore throat, may be strep, needs antibiotics
What is done for pharyngitis?
Usually nothing, unless strep. Soft or cool liquid diet (eases swelling and inflammation)
Who is a flu shot not recommended for?
Asthmatics
Who shouldn’t get the nasal mist?
Children under 2
Why don’t children get aspirin?
Reye’s syndrome
When can the flu virus be spread?
24 hrs before symptoms appear and 24 hrs after symptoms disappear
How is the flu spread?
By droplet and contact
What are the s/s of the flu?
Photophobia, exhaustion, red face, dry hacking cough, aches/pains
What is done for the flu?
Hydration, hydration, hydration
What is done for repeated occurrences of otitis media?
Tubes in the ears
What is usually done pharmacologically for otitis media?
Usually nothing
How can we prevent otitis media?
Reduce tobacco smoke exposure, no pacifier, no bottle propping