Ob/Peds 81 Final Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers

what is the post operative care for a tonsillectomy? - ️️Typically not performed on children 3 and under. POST OP: - Immediately post op, pt is placed on Sims sidelying with knee flexed to hold the position - Increased heart rate, respiration's, restlessness, swallowing, or vomiting up bright red blood are signs of bleeding. - Small amts of clear liquids given as tolerated (no red or brown juices) Popsicle are good (no red or brown) - Avoid coughing or clearing of the throat to reduce post op bleeding - Hemorrhage is most common complication -NO MILK or MILK products what is cystic fibrosis and what causes it? - ️️*MAJOR CAUSE OF SERIOUS CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE* Exocrine gland dysfunction that includes increased viscosity (thickness) of mucous gland secretions, and a loss of elytes in sweat because of abnormal chloride movement. -Inherited recessive trait, with both parents carrying a gene for the disease What are the symptoms of cystic fibrosis? - ️️Respiratory system—obstructed by secretions Digestive system—secretions prevent digestive enzymes from flowing to GI tract, results in poor absorption of food Bulky, foul-smelling stools that are frothy because of the undigested fat content Skin—loss of electrolytes in sweat causes "salty" skin surface Reproductive system—secretions decrease sperm motility; thick cervical mucus can inhibit sperm from reaching fallopian tubes