NUR 232 PEDS COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔Physiological effects interventions -✔✔use stockings/compressions
-plan play activities to use uninvolved extremities
-place in upright posture
-have patient perform ROM
-maintain correct body alignment
-use splints
-handle extremities careful when turning
-administer calcium mobilizing drugs/IV infusions
- ensure adequate fluid intake
-treat UTI
-mobilize as soon as possible
-deep breathing exercises
-adequate food intake
-high protein/ high fiber
-small frequent feedings
-prevent pressure areas
-monitor vitals
-provide abdominal support
-frequent positon changes
-elevate extremities
-skin integrity
-incentive spirometer
✔✔Psychological effects of immobilization -✔✔-altered perception of
themselves/environment
-feelings of isolation/boredom /being forgotten by peers
-depression/aggression
-helplessness/anxiety
-regression/temper tantrums
✔✔immobilization effects on family -✔✔disrupt family function
, -financial
-address culture/other needs
-encourage support groups nu
✔✔Nursing management immobilization -✔✔Not only focused on injury but other
systems that may be affected
-assess psychosocial
-place on pressure reduction mattress
-frequent position changes
-assess nutrition
-use stockings
-allow activity
-adequate hydration
-encourage participation
-use dolls/toys to show immobilization devices (as long as nt childs toy)
-encourage visitors
-clocks/calendars
-encourage play
-encourage privacy
-give choices
✔✔primary prevention -✔✔-physical activity
-protection against injury
-fall prevention
-adequate rest
✔✔secondary prevention -✔✔fall risk assessment screening
✔✔collaborative interventions -✔✔-ROM
-spirometer
-pain meds
-supplements
-casts/splints
-crutches/wheelchairs
Child life specialist
✔✔Traumatic inuuries -✔✔-contusions
-sprains
-strains
-dislocations
✔✔Traumatic injuries management -✔✔first 12-24 hours should begin
RICE/ICES
rest
ice (wet elastic wrap transfers cold better)
compression
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔Physiological effects interventions -✔✔use stockings/compressions
-plan play activities to use uninvolved extremities
-place in upright posture
-have patient perform ROM
-maintain correct body alignment
-use splints
-handle extremities careful when turning
-administer calcium mobilizing drugs/IV infusions
- ensure adequate fluid intake
-treat UTI
-mobilize as soon as possible
-deep breathing exercises
-adequate food intake
-high protein/ high fiber
-small frequent feedings
-prevent pressure areas
-monitor vitals
-provide abdominal support
-frequent positon changes
-elevate extremities
-skin integrity
-incentive spirometer
✔✔Psychological effects of immobilization -✔✔-altered perception of
themselves/environment
-feelings of isolation/boredom /being forgotten by peers
-depression/aggression
-helplessness/anxiety
-regression/temper tantrums
✔✔immobilization effects on family -✔✔disrupt family function
, -financial
-address culture/other needs
-encourage support groups nu
✔✔Nursing management immobilization -✔✔Not only focused on injury but other
systems that may be affected
-assess psychosocial
-place on pressure reduction mattress
-frequent position changes
-assess nutrition
-use stockings
-allow activity
-adequate hydration
-encourage participation
-use dolls/toys to show immobilization devices (as long as nt childs toy)
-encourage visitors
-clocks/calendars
-encourage play
-encourage privacy
-give choices
✔✔primary prevention -✔✔-physical activity
-protection against injury
-fall prevention
-adequate rest
✔✔secondary prevention -✔✔fall risk assessment screening
✔✔collaborative interventions -✔✔-ROM
-spirometer
-pain meds
-supplements
-casts/splints
-crutches/wheelchairs
Child life specialist
✔✔Traumatic inuuries -✔✔-contusions
-sprains
-strains
-dislocations
✔✔Traumatic injuries management -✔✔first 12-24 hours should begin
RICE/ICES
rest
ice (wet elastic wrap transfers cold better)
compression
