This deep invasive procedure involves the use of sterile gloves, and if done frequently a nasal trumpet should be considered.
What is Nasotracheal suctioning
These are the three sides to the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT).
This is the definition of sepsis
What is a systemic inflammatory response to infection
This type of access requires the RN and patient to wear a mask
What is port a cath access
This stroke scale is utilized as a universal tool in healthcare
This type of noninvasive ventilation provides positive inspiratory pressure and positive end expiratory pressure.
What is Bi Pap
This is the ventilation to compression ratio for two rescuer CPR for an infant or child.
What is 15:2
These are three common clinical findings in a septic patient
What are fever, chills, mottling, confusion, tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension
This sterile procedure should be done at minimum every 7 days
What is a central line dressing change
This is the most common type of stroke
What is an ischemic stroke
This test measures the acidity, O2 levels, HC03 levels, and C02 levels in the blood.
What is an ABG?
This is where you can retrieve a weight-based document for your pediatric patient, in case of emergency.
What is web based programs on the GRH intranet
This biomarker is a standard lab drawn for detecting sepsis
This view on ultrasound allows you to more accurately see the depth of the vein and your IV needle
What is the out of plane view
This is the most common cause of a hemorrhagic stroke
What is hypertension
This test must be performed prior to accessing an artery for an ABG.
What is an Allen's Test
This is the common bolus dose for a dehydrated pediatric patient.
What is 20ml / kg
These two interventions are done by RN's and directly effect sepsis mortality
What is the administration of fluids and antibiotics
When obtaining an ABG from a radial artery, this is the angle to insert your needle
What is a 45 degree angle
This is the medication utilized during an acute ischemic stroke episode
What is Alteplase
This type of acid base imbalance is categorized by a low pH, a high CO2 and a high HCO3.
What is Respiratory Acidosis.
This is the calculation used to determine if the pediatric patient's blood pressure is normal.
What is 70 + (2 x age in years)
This common cause of sepsis occurs more frequently in women and can cause confusion.
What is a UTI
This is type of peripheral catheter terminates close to the Superior Vena Cava.
What is a PICC line
This is the AHA's goal time to move a patient from the door to CT Scanner when a stroke is suspected.
What is 25 minutes