Pediatric Nursing Mid Term Questions and Answers
The pediatric client with epiglottitis is at risk for obstruction, name two things we DO NOT do!
DO NOT examine or put anything in the throat of a child with epiglottitis.
Has characteristic thick secretions of the bronchioles. It is a viral infection caused by RSV.
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis has two unique signs and symptoms. _________________ coughing and a prolonged
_________________ phase of respirations.
Paroxysmal/Expiratory
With bronchiolitis we can provide care in a _________ tent.
Mist
What do we administer to bronchiolitis patients to provide passive immunity against RSV?
Palivizumab (Synagis)
An infection of the middle ear. Along other symptoms, the child can have an upper respiratory
problems.
Otitis Media
, What side do we position the client? As a comfort measure to we provide a cold/warm compress?
Affected Side/Warm
Inflammation of the tonsils that can be caused by __________________. If caused by this bacteria, what
can it lead to?
Streptococcus/Acute Glomerulonephritis/Rheumatic Heart Disease
Breathing obstruction in tonsillitis is described as what?
"Kissing Tonsils"
Before a tonsillectomy the nurse should ask about the clients ______________ history and measure
which two labs related to this history?
Bleeding/PT/PTT
With tonsillitis we can provide ___________ saline gargles or what?
Warm/Ice Chips
Tell the client after tonsillectomies to avoid ___________ fluids and DO NOT use ___________.
Red/Straws
The highest risk after a tonsillectomy occurs __________ hours post-operation and ______ to ______
days after surgery.
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The pediatric client with epiglottitis is at risk for obstruction, name two things we DO NOT do!
DO NOT examine or put anything in the throat of a child with epiglottitis.
Has characteristic thick secretions of the bronchioles. It is a viral infection caused by RSV.
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis has two unique signs and symptoms. _________________ coughing and a prolonged
_________________ phase of respirations.
Paroxysmal/Expiratory
With bronchiolitis we can provide care in a _________ tent.
Mist
What do we administer to bronchiolitis patients to provide passive immunity against RSV?
Palivizumab (Synagis)
An infection of the middle ear. Along other symptoms, the child can have an upper respiratory
problems.
Otitis Media
, What side do we position the client? As a comfort measure to we provide a cold/warm compress?
Affected Side/Warm
Inflammation of the tonsils that can be caused by __________________. If caused by this bacteria, what
can it lead to?
Streptococcus/Acute Glomerulonephritis/Rheumatic Heart Disease
Breathing obstruction in tonsillitis is described as what?
"Kissing Tonsils"
Before a tonsillectomy the nurse should ask about the clients ______________ history and measure
which two labs related to this history?
Bleeding/PT/PTT
With tonsillitis we can provide ___________ saline gargles or what?
Warm/Ice Chips
Tell the client after tonsillectomies to avoid ___________ fluids and DO NOT use ___________.
Red/Straws
The highest risk after a tonsillectomy occurs __________ hours post-operation and ______ to ______
days after surgery.
24/5/10
