Nursing across lifespan
What does a mist tent do?
Liquefy secretions
Cradle cap- best treatment regimen?
Use mineral oil
What is most common method of suicide?
Medication ingestion
What criteria for diagnosing child cognitive impaired?
IQ of 70 or less
Exercise has an important influence on the growth of bones and muscle. True and False.
False- nutrition
How many seconds should a nurse suction an artificial airway?
5 seconds maximum.
What is the most common permanent physical disability in childhood?
Cerebral Palsy
What disorder is trisomy 21?
Down syndrome- extra chromosome on 21- 3 of them, so full set usually is 46 but 47 with down syndrome child.
What nursing intrevention for a patient who is dx with hypothyroism?
Thyroid medication and checking blood levels (TSH, T3 and T4)
How do you calculate due date for a baby?
add 1 year, subtract 3 month and add 7 days. Naegals Rule
How long prior should EMLA creme be applied for lumbar puncture or circumcision of infant?
1 hour prior
Double Jeopardy!
When having pain from sickle cell crisis, what is happening in the cellular level?
obstructed blood flow
What disorder causes currant jelly stools?
Intussuspection
Scoliosis treatment is initiated at what degree of curvature?
greater than 20 degrees
Name the 4 defects in Tetralogy of Fallot.
Pulmonary stenosis, VSD, Overriding aorta, Right ventricular hypertrophy.
Which disorder has surgery within 24 hours after diagnosis?
Wilms Tumor
What are things to teach families who have scabies and lice?
Remove dead lice with fine tooth comb, Machine wash all clothing on hot water
Seal non-washable items in plastic bags for 14 days, soak combs brushes in boiling water
What does GTPAL stand for?
Gravidity Term Pre term Abortion Living
Double Jeopardy!!!
What can cause stressors of a hospitalized child?
Seperation, fear of pain, loss of control.
What can cause a sickle cell crisis?
high altitudes, emotional stressors, infection, strenous physical activity.