Random
Give enzymes at this time
With snacks and meals
First priority when someone comes in with labored respirations, retractions, and/or fatigue
Pulse ox and O2
These signs point to a decrease in cardiac output
hypotension, decreased urinary output, delayed cap refill, weak peripheral pulses, and cool extremities
A croup syndrome that is an emergency
epiglottitis
Nurse does a skin check sees bruises on a kid. What should you do?
Ask parents and kid. report.
Main characteristic of CF
increased viscosity of mucus gland secretions
Educate asthma pts to avoid these
triggers
This mineral/vitamin is wasted when using lasix
potassium
Do not do this when a pt has suspected epiglottitis
examine throat with swab or popsicle stick, have pt eat/drink,
antibiotic d/c teaching
why, how, when, what it is, finish it all, written info
Pt's who do not take their enzymes end up with this type of stool
azotorrhea and steatorrhea
Use this type of inhaler when a pt is experiencing an asthma attack to dilate this _____
beta adrenergic agonist, albuterol. bronchioles
Kawasaki signs and symptoms
Onset of high fever that is unresponsive to antipyretics, Irritability, Red eyes, Bright red, chapped lips, Strawberry tongue w/ white coating, or red bumps on posterior aspect, Red oral mucous membranes with inflammation, Swelling of hand and feet with red palms and soles, Nonblistering rash, Joint pain, Enlarged lymph nodes, myocarditis
s/s of epiglottitis
drooling, difficulty breathing, tripod position, barking cough, frog like sounds, high fever
Withhold digoxin for this apical pulse
less than 90 for infant and young child. less than 70 for older child
Reye syndrome
What should you ask if someone has suspected rheumatic fever?
Have they recently had streptococcal pharyngitis or a sore throat?
Aortic stenosis s/s
hypotension, weak pulse, murmur
s/s of a hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy
frequent swallowing, coughing, throat clearing,
Nurse should hold in this position for a LP
Chest and knees to abdomen
Antibiotics must be given with this infection in order to avoid rheumatic fever
Streptococcal pharyngitis/sore throat
rule out for meningitis
Lumbar puncture
Name the 4 things that are included in Tetralogy of Fallot
Pulmonic stenosis, ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, right ventricular hypertrophy
Seizure interventions
place on side, move things away from pt, maintain airway, time sz and type,
After having streptococcal pharyngitis you should educate to throw away this
toothbrush after 24 hours of antibiotics
Isolation precautions for meningitis
droplet
Put pt in this position for suspected epiglottitis
upright
Things to assess post cardiac catheterization
pulses in affected extremity, temp of extremity, vitals including HR and BP, dressing, fluid intake, pain
antidote for tylenol? Acetylsalicylic acid?
Acetylcysteine. activated charcoal
Avoid these types of fluids after a tonsillectomy
red/brown, sugary, milk
Helping kids w/ autism
positive reward system. routine. verbal communication. early intervention. set clear rules
Give this if someone has diagnosed kawasawki disease
aspirin, IVIG
condition characterized by a pink upper body with cyanosis of the lower body
Coarc of the aorta
Increased ICP s/s
bradycardia, vomiting, and decreased level of consciousness, restlessness, widened pulse pressure, headache, seizures
Sickle cell anemia crisis interventions
fluids, pain control, heat packs, rest
Hypercyanotic spell what do you do
knee to chest position, morphine, O2
Tet of fallot signs and symptoms
cyanosis, increased cyanosis with crying or activity