NURS 629

Otitis media pathogens ans: Caused by: S. Pneumoniae (most common); H. Influenzae, M. Catarrhils Otitis media Symptoms: ans: Fever, Pain, discharge from ear, tugging at ear, irritability, crying, lethargy, decreased appetite, decreased sleep, Recent URI Objective findings in otitis media ans: Red, bulging OM; Retracted with pus; no movement of TM, Inability to see landmarks; occasional hole in TM Treatment for AOM + Conjunctivitis d/t : H. Influenzae ans: Amoxicillin-clavulanate 80-90 m...

Nurs 629 Exam 3 Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) ans: Caused by the coxsacki virus 3-6 day incubation period Symptoms: -Low grade fevers -sore throat, poor appetite -malaise prior to rash -Petechial rash, blisters start. -Oral lesions, then hands and feet. -Sometimes can have on torso and extremities. -Look like canker sores with yellow ulcers and red halo. Treatment- tylenol, warm baths. Oragel depending on age. Magic moulthwash (benadryl and maalox) mixture. push hyd...

NURS 629 exam 2 Weight changes in 1st year of life ans: Weight increases 6-8lbs, up to 20lbs in the 1st year of life When does the posterior fontanelle close? Anterior? ans: posterior- 2 months, anterior- 9-18 mo when do the abdominal muscles close? ans: 3 years When are the testicles descended? ans: usually descended at birth, but spontaneous descent may occur in the first year after birth. (usually 6 months) what do you assess for with infants musculoskeletal system? ans: leg ...

Infant assessment and development ans: ■ Proportional changes: weight, height, head, nervous system, chest ● Weight increases 6-8lbs, up to 20lbs in the 1st year of life ■ Posterior fontanelle closes by 2 months of life ■ Eye alignment ● Some children get cross eyed at times, but usually resolve close to 4 months ■ Red reflex should be symmetrical ■ The abdominal muscles do not close until 3 years of life ■ For boys: ● Both testicles are descended by 6 months ● Note ...

What are the recommended office visits for a low-risk client throughout the pregnancy? - < 28 wks = every 4 weeks - 28-36 wks = every 2 wks - > 36 weeks = every week At each Ob appt what are the appropriate findings? - quickening; fetal movement - fundal height after 17 weeks - FHT after 12 weeks 00:27 01:17 Normal complaints during each trimester vulvar varicosities, increased pigmentation, mild corneal edema/thickening, edematous gums; increased gingivitis, dyspn...