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N307 PEDs Week 2 Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
accidental decannulation - ANSWER can occur in the first 72
hours after surgery is an emergency because the tracheostomy
tract has not matured and replacement can be difficult
acute laryngotracheobronchitis expected findings - ANSWER
low-grade fever, restlessness, hoarseness, barky cough,
dyspnea, inspiratory stridor, retractions, nasal flaring,
intercostal retractions, tachypnea, and continuous stridor
acute otitis media (AMO) - ANSWER an infection of the
structures of the middle ear
acute otitis media expected findings - ANSWER recent history of
upper respiratory infection, acute onset of changes in behavior,
frequent crying, irritability, and fussiness, inconsolability,
tugging at ear, turning head from side to side, reports of ear
pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting, fever
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acute otitis media medications - ANSWER acetaminophen or
ibuprofen, antibiotics, topical anesthetics
acute streptococcal pharyngitis - ANSWER GABHS: Infection of
the upper airway (strep throat)
ADHD expected findings - ANSWER inattention, hyperactivity,
impulsivity
allergic rhinitis - ANSWER caused by seasonal reaction to
allergens most often in the autumn or spring, watery
rhinorrhea; nasal obstruction; itchiness of the nose, eyes,
pharynx and conjunctiva; snoring; fatigue; malaise; headache;
and poor performance in school
apparent life-threatening event - ANSWER sudden event where
the infant exhibits apnea, change in color, change in muscle
tone, and choking
artificial airways - ANSWER obstruction of the upper airway
requiring the use of artificial ventilation
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Asthma - ANSWER a chronic childhood inflammatory disorder
of the airways that results in intermittent and reversible airflow
obstruction of the bronchioles
asthma laboratory tests/diagnostic procedures - ANSWER CBC,
pulmonary function tests, peak expiatory flow rate,
bronchoprovocation testing, skin prick testing, chest x-ray
Asthma medications - ANSWER short-acting beta, agonists,
long-acting beta agonists, cholinergic antagonists,
corticosteroids, lukotriene modifiers, mast cell stabilizers,
monoclonal antibodies, combination medications, theophylline,
magnesium sulfate
asthma risk factors and triggers - ANSWER family history of
asthma or allergies, boys affected more than girls until
adolescence, then the incidence is greater among girls,
exposure to tobacco smoke, low birth weight, being overweight,
allergens, exercise, cold air or changes in weather or
temperature, environmental change, infections, viruses, animal
hair, medications, strong emotions, food allergies, endocrine
disorders
N307 PEDs Week 2 Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
accidental decannulation - ANSWER can occur in the first 72
hours after surgery is an emergency because the tracheostomy
tract has not matured and replacement can be difficult
acute laryngotracheobronchitis expected findings - ANSWER
low-grade fever, restlessness, hoarseness, barky cough,
dyspnea, inspiratory stridor, retractions, nasal flaring,
intercostal retractions, tachypnea, and continuous stridor
acute otitis media (AMO) - ANSWER an infection of the
structures of the middle ear
acute otitis media expected findings - ANSWER recent history of
upper respiratory infection, acute onset of changes in behavior,
frequent crying, irritability, and fussiness, inconsolability,
tugging at ear, turning head from side to side, reports of ear
pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting, fever
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acute otitis media medications - ANSWER acetaminophen or
ibuprofen, antibiotics, topical anesthetics
acute streptococcal pharyngitis - ANSWER GABHS: Infection of
the upper airway (strep throat)
ADHD expected findings - ANSWER inattention, hyperactivity,
impulsivity
allergic rhinitis - ANSWER caused by seasonal reaction to
allergens most often in the autumn or spring, watery
rhinorrhea; nasal obstruction; itchiness of the nose, eyes,
pharynx and conjunctiva; snoring; fatigue; malaise; headache;
and poor performance in school
apparent life-threatening event - ANSWER sudden event where
the infant exhibits apnea, change in color, change in muscle
tone, and choking
artificial airways - ANSWER obstruction of the upper airway
requiring the use of artificial ventilation
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Asthma - ANSWER a chronic childhood inflammatory disorder
of the airways that results in intermittent and reversible airflow
obstruction of the bronchioles
asthma laboratory tests/diagnostic procedures - ANSWER CBC,
pulmonary function tests, peak expiatory flow rate,
bronchoprovocation testing, skin prick testing, chest x-ray
Asthma medications - ANSWER short-acting beta, agonists,
long-acting beta agonists, cholinergic antagonists,
corticosteroids, lukotriene modifiers, mast cell stabilizers,
monoclonal antibodies, combination medications, theophylline,
magnesium sulfate
asthma risk factors and triggers - ANSWER family history of
asthma or allergies, boys affected more than girls until
adolescence, then the incidence is greater among girls,
exposure to tobacco smoke, low birth weight, being overweight,
allergens, exercise, cold air or changes in weather or
temperature, environmental change, infections, viruses, animal
hair, medications, strong emotions, food allergies, endocrine
disorders
