Hondros NUR 232 PEDS exam 2 with complete solutions.
A1C goals for kids in age groups toddlers
8.5
A1C goals for kids in age groups ages 6-12
less
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A1C goals for kids in age groups adolescent
less than 7.5
cystic fibrosis
sprinkle pancreatic enzymes on top of food for every meal
asthma 3 things that happen
mucus production
bronchioconstrition - albuterol (always give 1st)
inflammation montelucast, singulair
metered dose inhalers for children under what age?
5
what is alvuterol?
short acting beta-antagonish, does nothing for mucus
children with epilotitis
never put anything in their mouth
know ear drops for childrens below 3
pull pinna down and back
know ear drops childrens above 3
pull pinna up and back
glucocortcoids can do what is in children?
slow growth
how to reduce compartment syndrome
elevate extremity
why children are in respiratory distress more frequently
because infants are nose breathers
also has to do with surface area or their pathophysiology
shorter and narrower airways
imaging to dx appendicitis
ct scan
children can not take what dm medication?
metformin
Prevent ear infections
breastfeed
do not prop the bottle
treat allergies
vaccines (pneumococcal)
what ATB is most common used?
amoxicillin
cipro if allergic
ATB education
take all of it
at 12 years of age how to give meds
cup of liquid or a pill to swallow
if child has prescribed amoxicillin what are s/s of allergies
rash, hives, scratchy throat, SOB syspnea,
give epi for allergies
when you go into a room to give vaccines what is the best way to give it?
recommnet the child is held on the lap
always give VIS
do not aspirate
bribes are okay
allow other staff members to help
giving medications IM
do not give to fast
s/s of dyhydration
tachycardia
poor skin turgor
sunken anterior fontanelle
irritability
no tears when crying
dry mucus membranes
decreased urinary output
sprained ankle treatment
RICE
NSAIDS
keep toddlers safe
gates for stairs
plugs for outlets
how to check for circulation after a break
checking distal pules
checking cappillary refill
check compartment syndrome (5 Ps - Pain, Pulseless, Pallow, Parakythesia, Paralysis)
cast care
keep it dry
do not put anything in the cast
odor indicates infection
report numbness or tingling
no powder
follow up with pediatrician
diabetes
check for ketones
keep hydrated check blood glucose more when sick
know type one vs type 2 meds
high glucose levels what medication to use? novolog
check blood sugar before giving mediciation
s/s polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
rotate sites
type one DM
insulin dependent
juvenile onset
ketone prone
type 2 DM [Show Less]