Why is it significant if an infant gets edema/inflammation in throat compared to
adults?
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Significantly decrease amount of area for infant to breath b/c reduce
diameter of airway
ex: 1mm of edema in infants causes 50% reduction in diameter of airway vs
adults causes 20%
*doesn't affect adults as much
What is an infection of inflammation of the tonsils cause by bacteria or viruses? What
are s/s
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, Tonsilitis
-frequent throat infections
-breathing or swallowing difficulties
-enlarged cervical lymph nodes
A child's asthma would be considered intermittent and controlled if:
a) their normal activity is somewhat limited by their asthma
b) they have daily nighttime awakening w/ asthma symptoms
c) they have daily symptoms of their asthma
d) they have 0-1 exacerbation per year
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d) they have 0-1 exacerbation per year
.
*refer to Table 20-5 Classification of Asthma
*a) moderate persistent; b) severe persistent; c) moderate persistent
Why might airways constrict more and be more severe in younger children?
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Cartilaginous support not fully developed until adolescence so there is
more smooth muscle to constricted airways
What are s/s of otitis media/ middle ear infectino?
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, -rubbing/pulling ears
-ear pain
-diarrhea
-vomitiing
-fever
-awake at night
*may have hearing loss if undiscovered until enter school; difficult w/
speech and language
Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by impaired social interactions and
communication. What are some examples?
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-poor eye contact
-can't be flexible in behavior
-impaired socialization; can't respond to social cues
-impaired communication
-hypersensitive to stimuli
-stereotypy or echolalia (repeating phrases or words)
What is caused when a virus lines the bronchioles causing irritability, airway
obstruction, swelling, and excessive mucous production?
*most common in infants and young children
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Bronchiolitis and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
*diagnose w/ ELISA assay via swab
*usually from October to March
, What are good iron sources that should be encouraged to intake for adolescent
females b/c of loss of blood in menses, growth spurt poor diet balance, dieting that
may result in iron-deficiency anemia?
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-meats
-eggs
-dried fruits
-iron-fortified cereals
When should a child have whole milk? 2% milk?
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Whole = 1-2 yrs
2% = after 2 yrs
The parent of a 4 month old w/ cystic fibrosis asks the nurse what time to begin the
child's 1st chest physiotherapy (CPT) each day. Which is the nurse's best response?
a) "30 mins before breakfast"
b) "after deep suctioning the child each morning"
c) "30 mins after breakfast"
d) "only when the child has congestion or coughing"
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adults?
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Significantly decrease amount of area for infant to breath b/c reduce
diameter of airway
ex: 1mm of edema in infants causes 50% reduction in diameter of airway vs
adults causes 20%
*doesn't affect adults as much
What is an infection of inflammation of the tonsils cause by bacteria or viruses? What
are s/s
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, Tonsilitis
-frequent throat infections
-breathing or swallowing difficulties
-enlarged cervical lymph nodes
A child's asthma would be considered intermittent and controlled if:
a) their normal activity is somewhat limited by their asthma
b) they have daily nighttime awakening w/ asthma symptoms
c) they have daily symptoms of their asthma
d) they have 0-1 exacerbation per year
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d) they have 0-1 exacerbation per year
.
*refer to Table 20-5 Classification of Asthma
*a) moderate persistent; b) severe persistent; c) moderate persistent
Why might airways constrict more and be more severe in younger children?
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Cartilaginous support not fully developed until adolescence so there is
more smooth muscle to constricted airways
What are s/s of otitis media/ middle ear infectino?
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, -rubbing/pulling ears
-ear pain
-diarrhea
-vomitiing
-fever
-awake at night
*may have hearing loss if undiscovered until enter school; difficult w/
speech and language
Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by impaired social interactions and
communication. What are some examples?
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-poor eye contact
-can't be flexible in behavior
-impaired socialization; can't respond to social cues
-impaired communication
-hypersensitive to stimuli
-stereotypy or echolalia (repeating phrases or words)
What is caused when a virus lines the bronchioles causing irritability, airway
obstruction, swelling, and excessive mucous production?
*most common in infants and young children
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Bronchiolitis and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
*diagnose w/ ELISA assay via swab
*usually from October to March
, What are good iron sources that should be encouraged to intake for adolescent
females b/c of loss of blood in menses, growth spurt poor diet balance, dieting that
may result in iron-deficiency anemia?
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-meats
-eggs
-dried fruits
-iron-fortified cereals
When should a child have whole milk? 2% milk?
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Whole = 1-2 yrs
2% = after 2 yrs
The parent of a 4 month old w/ cystic fibrosis asks the nurse what time to begin the
child's 1st chest physiotherapy (CPT) each day. Which is the nurse's best response?
a) "30 mins before breakfast"
b) "after deep suctioning the child each morning"
c) "30 mins after breakfast"
d) "only when the child has congestion or coughing"
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