Stridor w croup - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Random from CPEN Practice Test 1 Solved 100% Correct!! plague (yersinia pestis) - fever - bloody sputum - clinical pneumonia <-- early sign - sepsis + DIC <-- late sign anthrax (bacillius anthracis) - fever - headache - dyspnea - cough - N/V - chest/abd pain botulism (clostridium botulinum) -descending flaccid paralysis - cranial nerve palsy - normal mentation smallpox (variola) - fever - vesiculopustular leisons in face + trunk Dextrose 5% not used to tx hypoglycemi...

EMT Diseases Exam Review [100% Pass] Asthma *Ans* small airways constrict, wheezing on inspiration and expiration Treatment: Albuterol by small-volume nebulizer or inhaler, give oxygen anaphylaxis *Ans* allergic reaction where blood vessels dilate (drop in BP & tissues in respiratory system swell): moderate to severe dyspnea, tightness in the chest, wheezing, muffled voice, stridor, generalized hives, pallor or flushed skin, swelling of facial area or injection site, tachycardia, hypo...

NUR 106 Module G1: Wallace Guide to Pediatric Nursing Foundations sleeping on stomach, smoking in household and prematurity, Between 1 month and 1 year - SIDS risk factors Brainstem abnormalities, along with environmental stressors - Hypothesis of SIDs supine sleeping position, avoid cigarette smoke, firm bedding, exclusive Bret feeding for any amount of time, pacifier use - SIDS prevention giving no indication of wrongdoing, abuse, or neglect; making sensitive judgments concerning any ...

Acute Bronchitis - inflammation of trachea, bronchi, bronchioles from infections or chemical irritant cough > 5 days main symptom, starts non productive but can become productive, can last up to 3 wks-6wks, dyspnea, wheezing, rhonchi, injected pharynx, fatigue, chest soreness, serious in elderly especially if they have COPD or CHF Repeat attacks in children evaluate for anomalies, immune deficiencies, asthma Testing-no test, if fever present get chest x-ray, rapid flu swab, nasopharyngeal...

Lung's major function - correct answer Provide continuous gas exchange between inspired air and blood in the pulmonary circulation Respiratory tract extends from the - correct answer mouth/nose to alveoli What does the upper airway do - correct answer filters airborne particles, humidifies and warms inspired gases Aspects of the upper airway: - co...

Allergic Rhinitis Medication Correct Answer -diphenhydramine: sedating -cetirizine (zyrtec) -fexofenadine (allegra): most targeted, least SEs -nasal steroids: for prevention, daily use, takes 1wk+ for full effect -eye drops Uncomplicated URI treatment Correct Answer -increased fluids -saline spray -nose frida -honey - not in children under 1 yo -NO vapor rub, cough suppressants, or cough medicine -educate on s/sx of respiratory distress ABRS vs URI Correct Answer -ABRS lasts for 1...

NURP 532 Respiratory Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Croup - Answer-acute viral infection of infants and children with obstruction of the larynx, accompanied by barking cough and stridor Recognize that child has stridor and stridor=airway obstruction. They may appear very ill/toxic w/ abscess, drooling Croup is common in children age 6 to 36 months, peaks in the second year of life, and is rare prior to 3 months of age. In the Northern hemisphere, incidence rises in the late fall...

% BSA affected in SJS and TEN? - Answer-SJS < 10% BSA TEN > 30% BSA 12 month old pt comes in and the mother reports that the child has sudden flexion and stiffening of the neck, limbs, and trunk followed by gradual extension and relaxation. These jerking spells have become more frequent and occur in clusters throughout the day. The baby will cry briefly after the spells and then become sleepy. What is dx? - Answer-Infantile spasm A 10-year-old girl presents to clinic due to a general...

Does having a 1st deg relative w prostate cancer inc the risk? - Answer- Yes (2X the risk) 2nd deg relative: 1:7 What is the half life of PSA? - Answer- 2.2 days What determines the range of normal PSA? - Answer- Age (inc w age) What med can dec PSA? - Answer- 5-Alpha reductase inibitors How do you tx HSP? - Answer- GCCs, but no specific tx is available Analgesics Bed rest Monitor bp Are febrile seizures genetic? - Answer- Yes What is the incidence of febrile seizures, an...

CFRN Exam 489 Questions with Verified Answers What is the worst stressor in transport? - CORRECT ANSWER Vibration. Physical effects on crew & patient plus affects ECG and increases ETCO2. Increase padding to decrease vibration Gravitational forces cause what? - CORRECT ANSWER Pooling of blood Negative impacts on transport - CORRECT ANSWER Fatigue Dehydration Cold, high, & dry What stressor impacts physical assessment most? - CORRECT ANSWER Noise Vision Impairment - CORRECT ANSWE...