All about Cystic Fibrosis
Genetic disorder where both parents have the gene. Glands produce thick mucus that clogs lung, pancreatic and other ducts.
CF -Cystic Fibrosis
What is the point of stool analysis
test for fat an enzymes
A 12 year old boy had his tonsils removed following several infections, and tonsil stones. He is now recovery what is the priority for this patient
Patent airway & monitor for bleeding
2 year old Emily has Croup. She has a severe bark like cough and she is awoken at night with strider and trouble breathing. The mother is asking why is a cold humidity being used
safety and humidification helps to reduce swelling and inflammation
What are signs of respiratory distress
Nasal flaring, head bobbing, diaphoresis, cyanosis, Grunting and chest wall recessions
What type of diet is recommended for CF
High protein high calorie
Added Salt
What is the most common complication of Acute Nasophayngitis
otitis media
______________________ is a self limiting respiratory condition that produces seal like bark and corticosteroids may be given to reduce inflammation
Spasmodic Laryngitis
__________________ is an example of short Acting medication for reactive airway
Albuterol
Name the two positions that are associated with pediatric respiratory distress
Tripod and Sniffing Position
What is something you would monitor frequently with CF
blood sugar and A1C
_____________________ is also know as reactive airway disease can be triggered by emotional, stress, food and pollens. This disorders causes over secretion of mucus that blocks airway.
Asthma
How is bacteria tonsillitis treated
Antibiotics
What emergency respiratory equipment should be available for a patient with epiglottis
Trach and ET
________________________ is the primary breathing muscle in children under 6 years old
diaphragm
How soon should pancreatic enzymes be given
with every meal and within 30 minutes
___________________ is an medical emergency where the flap covering the windpipe is inflamed and causes frog like sounds and may require ET/trach
Epiglottitis
A 16 year old cheerleader had her tonsils removed. She is wanting to return to cheering the next day what instruction should the nurse give this patient
Rest is essential and it is importantly not to blow her nose, drink from a straw or clear her throat immediately after surgery. She needs to be extra careful because the 5th-7th day is when you’re more prone to hemorrhaging
List common oxygen delivery systems
Nasal Cannula and non rebreather
What happens at the first breath
Oxygen flows into the lungs and amniotic fluid is drained
What are the medications for CF
Insulin, Vitamin ADE&K histamine receptor agonist, pancreatic enzymes and stool softeners.
___________________ vaccine can prevent epiglottitis
HIB
What is a sign of hemorrhaging in post tonsillectomy and what position is recommended
Frequent swallowing and restlessness and sitting upright
________________ is the state of insufficient oxygen
Hypoxia
_________________ is narrower and more vascular in pediatric patients
Nose