NUR 2214 Exam 3 Study Guide
1. Side effects of chemo
Answer
nausea/vomiting fatigue
diarrhea
loss of appetite mouth sores
thinking and memory problems ("chemo brain/fog")
2. Interventions for chemo fatigue
Answer
encourage rest periods routine sleep schedule
do NOT cluster care
3. A child with chemo?
Answer
Be careful with live vaccines (rubella)
4. Nausea and vomiting with chemotherapy
Answer
antiemetics 1 hour before and after
5. Peripheral IV chemo priority
,Answer
extravasation is top concern, check IV site fre- quently
6. Describe the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia
Answer
Red blood cells are sickle-shaped, and unable to carry oxygen properly
Sickle cells stick together decreasing blood viscosity and causing hemolysis
7. Peds PT teaching for Sickle Cell
Answer
Hydrate No strenuous Activity
Monitor RR Avoid stress
Pay attention to temperature/altitude
Seek treatment ASAP when there is a crisis Fatigue and pain are indications for a crisis
8. Priority care in a sickle cell crisis
Answer
hydration oxygen
pain
9. Adolescents smoking
Answer
Stunt development Increase in CV disease chance
, Gateway behavior
Smoking is becoming less prevalent with adolescents
10. Parents with smokers?
Answer
Increase the likelihood of children smoking.
11. Signs of PT violence
Answer
restlessness pacing
high voice high stress rigid posture clenching jaw
narrowed eyes + eye contact
12. What is NOT a sign of aggressive behavior (so dont mistake it for one)
?
Answer
Crying
13. PT in restraints
Answer
assess constantly for
1. Side effects of chemo
Answer
nausea/vomiting fatigue
diarrhea
loss of appetite mouth sores
thinking and memory problems ("chemo brain/fog")
2. Interventions for chemo fatigue
Answer
encourage rest periods routine sleep schedule
do NOT cluster care
3. A child with chemo?
Answer
Be careful with live vaccines (rubella)
4. Nausea and vomiting with chemotherapy
Answer
antiemetics 1 hour before and after
5. Peripheral IV chemo priority
,Answer
extravasation is top concern, check IV site fre- quently
6. Describe the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia
Answer
Red blood cells are sickle-shaped, and unable to carry oxygen properly
Sickle cells stick together decreasing blood viscosity and causing hemolysis
7. Peds PT teaching for Sickle Cell
Answer
Hydrate No strenuous Activity
Monitor RR Avoid stress
Pay attention to temperature/altitude
Seek treatment ASAP when there is a crisis Fatigue and pain are indications for a crisis
8. Priority care in a sickle cell crisis
Answer
hydration oxygen
pain
9. Adolescents smoking
Answer
Stunt development Increase in CV disease chance
, Gateway behavior
Smoking is becoming less prevalent with adolescents
10. Parents with smokers?
Answer
Increase the likelihood of children smoking.
11. Signs of PT violence
Answer
restlessness pacing
high voice high stress rigid posture clenching jaw
narrowed eyes + eye contact
12. What is NOT a sign of aggressive behavior (so dont mistake it for one)
?
Answer
Crying
13. PT in restraints
Answer
assess constantly for
