Child Health Nursing Final Exam Review
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CHILD HEALTH NURSING ACTUAL FINAL REVIEW
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an acute viral infection characterized by inflamed
what is measles?
eyes, cough, rash, sore throat, and fevers; a
leading cause of death
chickenpox; highly contagious viral infection spread
what is varicella? through contact and airborne means that causes a
classic raised rash with honey-color exudates that
weep and crust
what is rotavirus? an acute diarrheal disease that can cause dehydration
why are children more the eustachian tubes are shorter and more horizontal
at risk for ear
infections like otitis
media?
common cold, use symptomatic supportive
what is nasopharyngitis?
treatment and allow it to run its course
what is the common cause of strep throat (bacterial)
pharyngitis?
when and how is cough syrup avoid in younger children, consider using at nighttime
used with nasopharyngitis? in school-aged/adolescents to help them sleep
through the night
manifestations of mouth odor, severe sore throat, white patches on
tonillitis/pharyngitis include: back of throat, difficulty swallowing
post-op care after a no dark or red-colored fluids that mimic bleeding, no milk
tonsillectomy should include products, and no citrus
what should the nurse excessive swallowing - indicator of bleeding
monitor for post-
tonsillectomy?
when are antibiotics severe ear pain lasting > 48 hours, a fever > 102
indicated for otitis media?
what are croup syndromes? upper airway illnesses that result from swelling of the epiglottis
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and larynx
what are three common tachypnea, inspiratory stridor, and a seal-like barking cough
presenting signs of croup?
what is contraindicated in NO tongue blades, nothing in the mouth to avoid
children with laryngospasms
croup/epiglottitis?
what are the classic s/s that dysphagia, drooling -> anticipate need for ET tube
distinguish epiglottitis?
what is the peak age for 2-6 months ; respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
bronchiolitis, and what
infection is the most
common cause?
what does RSV cause? inflammation and obstruction of the small airways
how long does RSV last? 14 days ; a couple of weeks
how long will the cough
persist?
if RSV is viral, why might a suspected or diagnosed bacterial pneumonia secondary to
patient be on antibiotics? pneumonia
what three things chronic inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and bronchial
characterize asthma? hyperresponsiveness
what are three points of avoid triggers, long-term and short-term inhaler use,
educations with controlling and peak expiratory flow meter use
asthma?
what are short-acting and short-acting: albuterol, epinephrine long-acting:
long-acting asthma cromolyn, montelukast, theophylline
medications?
defective gene that causes the mucosal lining to thicken
what is cystic fibrosis?
and affect the respiratory, GI, and reproductive
systems
if both parents are carriers, 25 % ; 50% .
the chance of the child
having CF is __. if one parent
has CF and one is a carrier,
the chance of the chid
having CF is __.
what is the gold standard of sweat chloride test
diagnosis for CF?
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with CF, there is a disruption thick, sticky, and hard to move -> higher risk for infection
of the
balance of salt and water that
maintains a normal thin
coating of fluid and mucus
inside the lungs. instead, the
mucus is:
CPT 2x/day, pancreatic enzymes with meals,
management of CF will
include: antibiotics at the slightest hint of infection, and BGL
monitoring
what screening will detect newborn screening
CF?
what is the normal range for 135-145
sodium?
what happens to the cells fluids shift from ECF to ICF -> cells swell!
with hyponatremia?
what are two nursing monitor neuro status, seizure precautions due to high risk for
interventions for seizures
hyponatremia?
what happens to the cells fluid shift from ICF to ECF -> cells shrink!
with hypernatremia?
what are two nursing strict I&Os, slowly correct the imbalance to avoid cerebral
interventions for edema and seizures
hypernatremia?
what is the normal range for 3.5-5
potassium?
what is the priority when monitor cardiac function for dysyrthymias
caring for a patient with a
potassium imbalance?
why are glucose and insulin to force potassium out of the cells to try and rebalance and
given with hyperkalemia? level
why is calcium given with to help reduce the cardiac arrythmia effect of high potassium
hyperkalemia?
hypokalemia can result from loss of gastric fluids (vomiting, diarrhea) ; renal failure
___________________ _. and an inability to excrete the potassium
hyperkalemia can result from
______________________ _.
what are some indicators tachycardia, decreased tear and urine production,
of dehydration in chapped lips, sunken and dark eyes, sunken
pediatric patients? fontanels
what is the most rotavirus
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