respiratory
List 3 signs of respiratory distress
What is hypoxemia, coughing, retractions, nasal flaring, anxiety, tacypnea
List 3 symptoms of HF
What are orthopnea, fatigue, difficulty feeding, weak, pale, decreased urine output
Priority nursing intervention for a child who has an active bleed at the site of entry after a cardiac cath
What is apply direct pressure above the site of the bleed
This is a common cause of iron-deficiency anemia in toddlers
What is drinking an more than 24oz of cow's milk a day
List the priority nursing intervention for a grieving family
What is to provide emotional support
List 3 findings that will suggest an improvement in a respiratory illness
What are normal respirations based on age, even and unlabored breaths, improved oxygen saturation
Digoxin should not be administered to infants with an apical heart rate of
What is 90
What should be taught to the families with a child diagnosed with kawasaki disease about vaccines?
What is to avoid live vaccines for several months
List 3 findings you would see in a child with anemia
What are poor feeding, tachycardia, tachypnea, FTT, weak and pallor
What action is appropriate to ease a child's anxiety and fears related to death?
What is instruct the parents to stay calm because the child can sense their fear, love unconditional, provide routine,, be honest and open and allow participation in decision making if appropriate
Name 1 condition associated with an untreated strep infection
What is rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis or scarlet fever
List 2 findings associated with coarctation of the aorta
What is an increased BP in the upper extremity and a decreased BP in the lower extremity
A spacer is used with a MDI for this reason
What is ensure the proper amount of medications is delivered especially if the patient has trouble using a MDI inhaler
What medication should be administered to a child who is experiencing mild pain from sickle cell anemia?
What is acetaminophen/tylenol
What stage of separation anxiety includes the child becoming hopeless and withdrawling from other?
What is despair
When can an antiviral medication be given to a child who has flu like symptoms?
What is within 48 hours
Heart defect that results in decreased pulmonary blood flow and cyanosis in a newborn
What is Tetralogy of Fallot
These interventions can help prevent ear infections in children
What are breastfeeding, avoiding second-hand smoke, PCV vaccine and holding the bottle upright when feeding
List the ethnicities associated with thalassemia
What are Mediterranean, African and middle eastern decent
List safety procedures that should be implemented in a hospitalized child's care?
What is ensure child has ID band on, only use restraints to ensure safety and follow policy and procedure based on The Joint Commission
List 3 symptoms you would expect to see in a child with epiglottitis
What are sitting in tri-pod position, drooling, stridor, abrupt onset
List 3 nursing interventions the nurse would perform in the care of a newborn with a cyanotic heart disorder
What is cluster care, monitor strict I&O's, monitor VS, keep the baby calm
This needs to be taught to parents of a child taking digoxin in case of vomiting
What is hold the medication and notify the provider
List what would be assessed for a person with hemophilia
What are circulation, chest/abdominal pain, hematuria and nature for the bleeding
List nursing interventions that are appropriate for caring for a child in restraints
What are explain why , ensure proper fit, secure to bed frame, check q15 min, perform neurovascular checks , document, remove q2 for ROM, offer positive reinforcement