PREP COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS RATED
A+.
⫸ priority intervention for a toddler with epiglottitis. Answer: prepare the
toddler for nasotracheal intubation/tracheostomy
⫸ vaccine that can prevent epiglottitis. Answer: Haemophilus influenzae
type B conjugate vaccine (Hib)
⫸ Kawasaki disease. Answer: -increased temp lasting >4 days
unresponsive to antipyretics or abx
-strawberry tongue
-cracked lips
-edema of oral mucosa & pharynx
-xerophthalmia (reddening of conjunctiva & dry eyes)
-tachycardia with a gallop rhythm
-cervical lymphadenopathy: on 1 side of the neck, nontender, >1.5 cm in
size
complications:
-coronary artery aneurysms
-MI
, ⫸ What can phenytoin therapy cause? Answer: gingival hyperplasia
⫸ Koplik spots. Answer: measles (rubeola)
⫸ hoarseness. Answer: diphtheria
⫸ facial rash. Answer: erythema infectiosum (fifth disease), lasts 1-4 days
⫸ splenomegaly. Answer: infectious mononucleosis
⫸ ways to prevent acute asthma attacks. Answer: -dehumidifiers
-airconditioners
-NO cough suppressants
-wet mop bare floors weekly
-keep child indoors when mowing the yard
⫸ findings associated with bacterial meningitis. Answer: -increased CSF
pressure
-increased WBC count
-increased protein concentration
-decreased glucose level
⫸ rheumatic fever nursing interventions. Answer: -maintain on bed rest
-administer salicylates
⫸ nursing interventions for a child with heart failure. Answer: -small,
frequent meals
-restrict play activities to minimize energy expenditure