NURS 211 Quiz 2/Exam 2 Study Guide

Iron deficiency anemia anemia caused by inadequate iron intake Iron deficiency anemia predictable At developmental periods: -premature infants due to low fetal supply -at 12-36 mo due to infection of large amounts of cows milk and diet - in adolescents due to rapid growth and poor diet Therapeutic management of iron deficiency anemia infants - iron fortified formula, iron supplements, limit cows milk intake to 23oz/day, iron fortified cereal Therapeutic management of iron deficiency anemia in children -encourage iron rich foods and vitamin c Dietary vs ferrous iron supplements Prognosis of untreated iron deficiency anemia Developmental delay Family support and education for iron deficiency anemia -Give iron before or after milk, tea, antacids to prevent decreased absorption -GI upset is coming and will decrease over time -Give on an empty stomach -Use straw or dropper to administer to prevent teeth staining -Use z-track method for injections How to give iron through injections Z-track method Why give oral iron through straw To prevent teeth staining Iron stools what to expect Green/black and tarry These are normal with iron supplementation Brush teeth when taking oral iron To help prevent staining along Use of straw or dropper upper respiratory tract nose, pharynx, larynx, upper trachea lower respiratory tract lower trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli Pediatric respiratory tract Similar to adult but much smaller Pediatric respiratory rate Higher than adult RR Kids primary breathing pattern Belly breather Check abdomens for breathes Obligate nose breather Infants until 4 mo only breath through their nose Infectious agents (pathogens) respiratory Viruses: RSV Others:GABHS, staphylococci, chlamydia trachomatis, mycoplasma organisms, pneumococci, haemophilus influenzae RSV respiratory syncytial virus GABHS Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci Infants younger than 3 mo Maternal antibodies offer protection from respiratory diseases Infants 3-6 mo Respiratory infection rates increase Toddlers and preschoolers