NUR2513 Exam 3 Blueprint FINAL

2513 Exam Blueprint Modules: Dosage calc 7 (Chp 34, 38, 40, 41): Interventions for hospitalized peds client, Respiratory, Cardiac Diseases/Disorders ● What are techniques for administration of ear drops (less than 2 versus older than 2) Turn the child or ask the child to turn onto his or her back or use restraint as necessary. Turn the child’s head to one side. The slant of the ear canal in children. If the child is younger than 2 years of age, straighten the external ear canal by pulling the pinna down and back. If the child is older than 2 years of age, pull the pinna of the ear up and back. Instill the specified number of drops into the ear canal. Hold the child’s head in the sideways position to ensure the medication fills the entire ear canal. Praise the child for cooperating during this difficult procedure ● What are tips for helping a child take oral medication? Available in preparations (liquids, chewables, and meltaways). Determine the child’s ability to swallow pills. Use the smallest measuring device for doses of liquid medication. Use an oral medication syringe for smaller amounts, and a medication cup for larger amounts. Avoid measuring liquid medication in a teaspoon or tablespoon. Use rigid plastic cups instead of paper cups for liquid medications. Avoid mixing medication with formula or putting it in a bottle of formula because the infant might not take the entire feeding, and the medication can alter the taste of the formula. Hold the infant in a semi-reclining position similar to a feeding position. Hold the small child in an upright position to prevent aspiration. Administer the medication in the side of the mouth in small amounts. This allows the infant or child to swallow. Only use the droppers that come with the medication for measurement. Stroke the infant under the chin to promote swallowing while holding cheeks together. Teach the child to swallow tablets that aren’t available in liquid form and can’t be crushed. Teach in short sessions using verbal instruction, demonstration, and positive reinforcement. Provide atraumatic care. Mix the medication in a small amount of sweet nonessential food (applesauce or sherbet). Offer juice, a soft drink, or snack after administration. Add flavoring to medications as available. Use a nipple to allow the infant to suck the medication. Reward small child with a prize or sticker afterwards. Administer medications via a feeding tube. Confirm placement. Use liquid formulation. Do not add medication to the formula bag. If administering several medications, flush tubing with water after the administration of each medication. ● What are teaching tips for use of a metered-dose inhaler? A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is a handheld device that provides a route for medication administration directly to the respiratory tract. The child inhales while depressing a trigger on the apparatus. For successful use, children need to follow five general rules: shake the canister, exhale deeply, activate the inhaler and place it in their mouth as they begin to inhale, take a long slow inhalation, and then hold their breath for 5 to 10 seconds. Caution them to take only one puff at a time, with a 1-minute wait between p