Cystic Fibrosis
Both parents
The nurse should recognize that in order for the child to inherit cystic fibrosis, which parent must possess the transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene mutation?
Antiviral used to treat RSV
What is Ribavirin?
This is an autosomal recessive disease, causing red cells to be sickled shaped.
Short-acting beta 2 agonists are often included if first time treatment
A health care provider is providing staff education on the management of acute asthma exacerbations. Which information is most important in for the staff to know?
This is swelling (inflammation) of the thin membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord.
What is meningitis?
Moist, productive cough
A child who was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is at pediatric clinic where a nurse is performing an assessment, which later finding of this disease would the nurse not except to see at this time?
The side effect of nausea
What is a side effect of bronchodilators used to treat RSV of which the nurse should be aware?
These abnormal tests are used to diagnose a child with sickle cell anemia.
What is the dithionite test and hemoglobin electrophoresis?
When my child has an attack, she usually has to use her rescue inhaler 4 times before her breathing improves.
MA health care provider is evaluating the management of a child with a history of asthma. Which of the following statements from the child’s mother would be health concerning to the health care provider?
This is a bacterial or viral infection that moves into the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF).
What causes meningitis in a child?
Sweat test
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
What is the most reliable index to determine respiratory status?
Parents state, "We will avoid traveling to high altitude locations."
What is sickle cell crisis prevention?
"Press the canister down, breathe in slowly and deeply, hold your breath for a few seconds and then slowly exhale."
A clinician is providing teaching for inhaled corticosteroid technique. Which information should be included in teaching?
There is Bacterial and Viral
What are the two types of Meningitis?
Vitamin D,K,E,A
The nurse is discussing nutrition with the patient who has cystic fibrosis. The nurse is explaning that it is very important for the patient to take fat-soluble vitamins. Which vitamins should the nurse include in the teaching?
The use of accessory muscles
What is an observation indicating a client is experiencing difficulty breathing?
A 14-year-old patient has an alteration in tissue perfusion.
What is sickle cell anemia in Vaso-occlusive crisis?
Hyperresonance
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with status asthmaticus who is currently not receiving any medical treatment. Which risk factor should the nurse consider for this client?
This is the only test that diagnoses meningitis
What is a lumbar puncture (spinal tap)?
CFTR gene
While the patient is getting genetic testing done, the nurse is explaining that to be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, the gene that is specifically mutated is the ___ gene?
Cranberry Juice
What is a beverage to avoid when using a xanthine bronchodilator?
This will be increased because the life span of sickled red blood cells is shortened. Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelet levels will be decreased.
What is the reticulocyte count?
Wheezing
Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to observe in the client with asthma?
Antibiotics
What is the treatment for bacterial meningitis?