medication affecting blood pressure: calculation dose of
atenolol - ANSWER >> · Atenolol is a second-generation beta-1-
selective adrenergic antagonist that helps lower the heart rate
and blood pressure of an individual while also decreasing
myocardial contractility. Atenolol is approved by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating hypertension,
angina pectoris, and acute myocardial infarction.
acute otitis media: tympanic membrane rupture - ANSWER >> A
ruptured eardrum can result in hearing loss. It can also make
the middle ear vulnerable to infections. A ruptured eardrum
usually heals within a few weeks without treatment.an
care of a preschooler who has a central nervous system tumor -
ANSWER >> This is done to remove part or all the tumor. More
surgery may be needed over time if the tumor grows back.
Surgery may be followed by chemotherapy or radiation
therapy.
analyzing respiratory manifestations in a preschool child -
ANSWER >> Struggling for each breath or short of breath. Tight
breathing so that your child can barely speak or cry. Ribs are
pulling in with each breath (called retractions). Breathing has
become noisy (such as wheezing)
,caring for a client who has appendicitis - ANSWER >> Assessing
and relieving pain through medication administration as well as
nonpharmacologic interventions.
caring for an adolescent who has appendicitis - ANSWER >>
caring for an infant who has ventriculoperitoneal shunt -
ANSWER >> The wound should not soak in water until the skin
is completely healed. Do not push on the part of the shunt that
you can feel or see underneath your child's skin behind the ear.
chronic neuromusculoskeletal disorder : manifestation of CNS
infection - ANSWER >> The classic symptom triad of fever, neck
stiffness, and altered mental status is present in only a minority
of patients. Other associated symptoms may include nausea
and vomiting, cranial nerve abnormalities, rash, and seizure.
Infants can also present with non-specific symptoms such as
lethargy and irritability.
chronic neuromusculoskeletal disorder: neural tube defects -
ANSWER >> Spinal bifida is failure of the osseous spine to close.
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are present at birth and affect the
CNS and osseous spine.
chronic neuromusculoskeletal disorder: nursing an infant with
spina bifida - ANSWER >> Infection control. Manage neurogenic
bladder and bowel dysfunction. Monitor for signs of
hydrocephalus and manage ventricular shunts
, chronic neuromusculoskeletal disorder : positioning following
ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement - ANSWER >> VP shunt
involves a catheter connecting the cerebral ventricles to the
abdominal cavity diverting excess cerebrospinal fluid from the
ventricles into the abdominal cavity. Intestinal obstruction is a
common surgical complication that presents with abdominal
pain, abdominal distension, and cessation of flatus/stool.
chronic neuromusculoskeletal disorder: priority goal for a client
who has hemiplegic cerebral palsy - ANSWER >> Hemiplegic
cerebral palsy primarily affects motor skills, not communication
abilities. While some children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy
may have speech difficulties, it is not the most pressing concern
in this case. Addressing environmental barriers to promote
mobility and independence takes precedence.
coordinating client care : recognizing a need for speech therapy
referral for a preschooler - ANSWER >> When recognizing the
need for a referral to a speech language pathologist, it is
important to watch for a patient's swallowing abilities and how
they speak
diabetes mellitus : appropriate therapeutic play activities -
ANSWER >> adults with diabetes should be advised to perform
at least 150 min/week of moderate-intensity aerobic PA (50-
70% of maximum heart rate), spread over at least 3 days/week
with no more than 2 consecutive days without exercise.
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