Exam 2: NUR203 / NUR 203 (Latest
2024 / 2025 Update) Pediatric Nursing | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis
Question:
What is the best thing to do to prolong the lives of pts with CF?
Answer:
double lung transplant
Question:
When are pancreatic enzymes administered?
Answer:
Within 30 min of eating a meal or snack.
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Question:
What is important teaching for pancreatic enzymes?
Answer:
don't crush or chew meds, swallow whole or sprinkle beads inside the capsule on food, if taking powder form rinse mouth after
Question:
Is it possible for pts with CF to have children?
Answer:
yes but it can be very difficult, one year post op double lung transplant the chances increase
Question:
What are some post-tonsillectomy care instructions for parents of a teen?
Answer:
avoid irritating with highly seasoned foods, limit activity, drink plenty of fluids, ice collar, eat cold treats or fluids, allow the older child to chew gum to help with pain, dont give anything red, if bleeding is seen after post-op day 4 call hcp, watch for frequent swallowing as a sign of bleeding
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Question:
What are signs of asthma?
Answer:
sob, wheezing, afebrile (no fever), prolonged expiratory phase of breathing, decreased or changes in lung function
Question:
What are some medications used for asthma?
Answer:
albuterol and corticosteroids
Question:
If the child is unable to hold their lips around the of the MDI or cannot get a quick breath in, what can they use?
Answer:
a spacer
Question:
Why would you use a peak flow meter in a pt with asthma daily?
Answer:
to assess the function of the lungs and to detect decreases or changes
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Question:
A child is having trouble swallowing secretions while they have croup, what should the nurse do?
Answer:
Treat the croup immediately
Question:
what is some therapeutic management for croup?
Answer:
maintain airway, maintain hydration, nebulized mist with supplemental o2, nebulizer treatment
Question:
What can the nebulizer treatment for croup include?
Answer:
epinephrine for severe and steroids (IM, PO, IV)
Question:
if croup is left untreated what can it lead to?
Answer:
epiglottitis
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