Name That Disorder
This disorder causes thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and pancreas.
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Retractions, nasal flaring, and grunting indicate what?
What is Respiratory Distress?
Priority nursing action for RSV?
What is Maintain airway and hydration?
What should parents of an asthmatic child avoid?
What is Triggers (smoke, dust, pets)?
True/False: Examine epiglottis with tongue depressor.
What is False?
A child presents with a barking cough, stridor, and hoarseness.
What is Croup?
Wheezing and prolonged expiratory phase indicate what condition?
What is Asthma?
Prophylactic medication for RSV?
What is Palivizumab (Synagis)?
Diet for cystic fibrosis child?
What is high-calorie, high-protein diet?
Difference between acute and chronic respiratory failure?
What is Acute=Sudden and Chronic=Gradual?
Inflammation of the small airways caused by RSV.
What is Bronchiolitis?
Onset of a severe sore throat, fever, hoarse voice, and a cough. Worsening symptoms include drooling, no voice, sitting in the tripod position, and mouth breathing.
What is Epiglottitis (Emergency)?
Nebulizer treatment for asthma?
What is Albuterol?
When to seek emergency care in asthma?
What is when there is no relief after bronchodilator use?
What sound indicates partial airway obstruction?
What is Stridor?
Bacterial infection of the throat causing inflammation and swelling.
What is Epiglottitis?
Chest is rounded in appearance; after the age of 2, the cause may be a chronic disease such as asthma or cystic fibrosis (CF).
What is Barrel Chest?
Oxygen for child with croup?
What is humidified oxygen?
Home care for bronchiolitis?
What is suction, fluids and rest.
What does tripod position indicate?
What is Severe Respiratory Distress?
Chronic lung disease seen in premature infants.
What is Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia?
A period of at least 20 seconds without breathing
What is Apnea?
The child will sit or stand leaning forward with the arms resting on the knees. This increases the ability to use the thoracic and neck muscles to draw air into the lungs.
What is Tripod Position?
Which inhaler should be used when your child has an asthma attack?
What is Albuterol?
What test diagnoses cystic fibrosis?
What is Sweat chloride test?