Logistics
How do you measure to insert an NG tube? From___to___to____
What is tip of the nose to top of the ear to just below the xiphoid process?
Fever, irritability, pulling on the ear. What do you suspect?
What is otitis media?
What is the single most efficient way to prevent infection?
What is handwashing or hand hygiene?
What is the single most important piece of nursing knowledge for epiglottitis?
What is do not visualize the throat?
What is a chest x-ray?
When flushing the eyes with conjunctivitis, flush inner to outer OR outer to inner canthus?
What is flush inner to outer canthus?
Immature neutrophils are called____.
What is bands?
Viral infection with inspiratory stridor and barking cough. Racemic epinephrine works wonders. Suspect what?
What is croup?
What is the proper position of the patient for insertion of an NG tube?
What is High Fowlers?
Treatment for what type of conjunctivitis is an antihistamine and cool compress for itching?
What is allergic or allergic conjunctivitis?
Diarrhea- which acid/base imbalance?
What is metabolic acidosis?
What type of retractions indicate severe respiratory distress?
What is deep suprasternal?
When initiating and discontinuing TPN, what is the most important value to monitor?
What is blood glucose?
How do you administer ear drops for children less than 3 years of age?
What is pinna down and back or pull pinna down and back?
What is metabolic alkalosis?
Fever, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, strawberry tongue, rash on the trunk. Suspect what?
What is this stage of infection called? Demonstration of signs & symptoms related to infection.
What is illness?
Inflamed conjunctivae, purulent discharge, mild pain. What type of conjunctivitis?
What is bacterial or bacterial conjunctivitis?
Caused by Epstein-Barr virus, generally don't feel well, fever, sore throat. What do you suspect AND why should contact sports be avoided?
What is mono AND enlargement of liver and spleen?
Can be viral or bacterial, inflammation of lung parenchyma, need chest xray, get sputum cultures, give oxygen as needed, give antibiotics if bacterial, give antipyretics, adequate hydration.
What is pneumonia?