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CCBC PN - Oxygenation

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  • What adventitious lung sound is heard in children with croup syndrome disorders?
    Stridor
  • What are the pediatric variations in the respiratory system anatomy that differs from an adult?
    Narrower airways, shorter necks, large tongues, infants being nose and abdominal breathers, smaller/narrower nasal passages.
  • What are signs and symptoms of respiratory distress?
    Color changes (pale, cyanosis), grunting, head-bobbing, tachycardia, nasal flaring, retractions, dyspnea, tachpnea.
  • What are potential asthma triggers?
    Pollen, smoking, exercise, mold, infections, food, medicines, dust mites, stress, pollution, pet dander, cold air.
  • What medications/vitamins would be part of the care of a chid with cystic fibrosis?
    Pancrelipase, vitamins ADEK, antibiotics, bronchodilators, mucolytics
  • List post-op tonsillectomy care for the child.
    Facilitate drainage, prevent aspiration, pain meds, prevent irritation to site, VS, signs of hemorrhage, hydration, ice collar
  • What are nursing interventions for a child with RSV bronchiolitis?
    Place on contact/droplet precautions, rest, humidified mist, O2, pulse ox monitoring, antiviral medication Ribavirin
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