NSG 320 EXAM 2
Why are infants and young children more susceptible to infection?
Immature immune systems
If we have to do an invasive procedure such as venipuncture on a child, what
should you do first?
Move them to a different room to keep their thought of their room as safe
What is capillary puncture?
Heel or finger stick
What does Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) do?
Detects inflammation/infection
What does C-reactive protein do?
Measures protein produced in liver during inflammation, rise with bacterial infection
, What are some ways we can collect urine samples?
-Midstream - clean catch
-Catheterization
-"Bagged"
-Cotton balls
What will you see in the spinal fluid in regard to WBC and glucose when there is an
infection?
Increased WBCs, decreased glucose
What is a throat culture?
Vigorous swabbing of the tonsillar area and posterior pharynx to detect the presence
of invasive organisms.
What does a fever do in regards to fluids?
Decreases fluids
What is one of the best things you could give someone with a fever?
Hydration
Why are infants and young children more susceptible to infection?
Immature immune systems
If we have to do an invasive procedure such as venipuncture on a child, what
should you do first?
Move them to a different room to keep their thought of their room as safe
What is capillary puncture?
Heel or finger stick
What does Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) do?
Detects inflammation/infection
What does C-reactive protein do?
Measures protein produced in liver during inflammation, rise with bacterial infection
, What are some ways we can collect urine samples?
-Midstream - clean catch
-Catheterization
-"Bagged"
-Cotton balls
What will you see in the spinal fluid in regard to WBC and glucose when there is an
infection?
Increased WBCs, decreased glucose
What is a throat culture?
Vigorous swabbing of the tonsillar area and posterior pharynx to detect the presence
of invasive organisms.
What does a fever do in regards to fluids?
Decreases fluids
What is one of the best things you could give someone with a fever?
Hydration
