NU 335 EXAM 3 CONCEPTS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT!!!
What are critical things to remember for hematologic conditions in pediatrics?
- CBC interpretation
- skin assessment
What are some pediatric differences in hematologic conditions compared to adults?
- RBC
- WBC
- platelets
Epistaxis (nosebleed)
- common in children, related to fragile membrane with many contributing favors
- sit up with head tilted forward to prevent aspiration
- pinch nares firmly just below hard bone for 10 minutes
- if still bleeding after 30 minutes, seek medical care
, Iron deficiency anemia (IDA)
- insufficient iron limits Hbg (hemoglobin) production & subsequent RBC
production leads to less oxygen reaching cells/tissues
- can be due to blood loss, malabsoprtion, poor nutritional intake, or increased
growth spurts
Who is at risk for IDA?
- teens if diet is high in fat and low in vitamins
- infants not taking adequate solids after 6 months or formula not fortified with
iron
- preterm, multiple births, mothers with poor nutritional status during pregnancy
- someone who suffers from pica
IDA nursing management
- use iron fortified formula or cereal
- avoid cows milk prior to 1 year r/t potential GI bleed
- diet high in iron
- iron supplement beginning 2-4 mo of age
- IRON IS TOXIC! lock it away
- recheck CBC after 4-6 weeks
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT!!!
What are critical things to remember for hematologic conditions in pediatrics?
- CBC interpretation
- skin assessment
What are some pediatric differences in hematologic conditions compared to adults?
- RBC
- WBC
- platelets
Epistaxis (nosebleed)
- common in children, related to fragile membrane with many contributing favors
- sit up with head tilted forward to prevent aspiration
- pinch nares firmly just below hard bone for 10 minutes
- if still bleeding after 30 minutes, seek medical care
, Iron deficiency anemia (IDA)
- insufficient iron limits Hbg (hemoglobin) production & subsequent RBC
production leads to less oxygen reaching cells/tissues
- can be due to blood loss, malabsoprtion, poor nutritional intake, or increased
growth spurts
Who is at risk for IDA?
- teens if diet is high in fat and low in vitamins
- infants not taking adequate solids after 6 months or formula not fortified with
iron
- preterm, multiple births, mothers with poor nutritional status during pregnancy
- someone who suffers from pica
IDA nursing management
- use iron fortified formula or cereal
- avoid cows milk prior to 1 year r/t potential GI bleed
- diet high in iron
- iron supplement beginning 2-4 mo of age
- IRON IS TOXIC! lock it away
- recheck CBC after 4-6 weeks
