Epiglottitis (Test questions with complete answers)

H. influenza correct answers The bacteria responsible for epiglottitis Absense of cough, drooling, agitation correct answers What are the three predictive signs of epiglottits? inspiratory stridor correct answers Upon auscultating lung sounds, what should you expect to hear in a pt with epiglottits? dysphonia correct answers thick, muffled voice and frog-like croaking sound. common in pt's with epiglottits sore throat, high fever, restlessness correct answers signs and symptoms the nurse can assess (3) throat culture correct answers What part of the nursing care plan should be avoided in a pt with epiglottits? droplet correct answers What type of precaution / isolation would the pt be in during the first 24 hours of IV antibiotic therapy? Amantadine type A correct answers the medication used to shorten the length of illness within 24 - 48 hours of the onset of symptoms correct answers When should the nurse administer the antibiotic? droplet precaution 36 hours after IV antibiotic administration correct answers Which of the following would NOT be a part of the nursing care plan? prepare for intubation, administer corticosteroids as prescribed, protect airway, droplet precaution 36 hours after IV antibiotic administration lateral neck radiograph correct answers What is the diagnostic test used to diagnose epiglottits thickened epiglottis correct answers what is the diagnostic test for epiglottits looking for given orally two times per day for 7 days for children older than 1 year correct answers What is the nursing care plan for the administration of Rimantadine large red cherry edematous epiglottis correct answers upon throat inspection of a pt suspected of epiglottitis, what would the nurse expect to find? rifampin correct answers medication given to children under 4 for 4 days if they're encountering someone with epiglottits corticosteroid correct answers the nurse might administer __________ to decrease swelling/inflammation of the epiglottis