Term
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Definition
viral infection of bronchioles
(thick secretions) |
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Term
What causes bronchiolitis?
How is it transmitted? |
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Definition
RSV (respiratory synctival virus)
contact transmission |
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Term
| What age does bronchiolitis typically happen in? |
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Definition
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Term
Signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis.
Nursing assessment reveals... |
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Definition
history of respiratory symptoms
irritable infant
paroxysmal coughing
poor eating
nasal congestion
nasal flaring
prolonged respiratory phase of respiration
wheezing, rales
shallow respirations |
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Term
| What kind of isolation do RSV patients need to be in? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
provides passive immunity against RSV
high risk children: 2 years or younger, premies, lung disease, CHF |
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Term
| What are 4 nursing interventions used to help alleviate bronchiolitis? |
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Definition
bulb (clear the secretions)
mist tent
give O2 (prevent hypoxia)
hydration |
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Term
| Two types of otitis media |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a risk of untreated otitis media? |
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Definition
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Term
| Nursing assessment of otitis media |
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Definition
fever, pain (pull ear)
enlarged lymph nodes
discharge from ear
upper respiratory issues
vomiting, diarrhea |
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Term
| How can you decrease fever? |
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Definition
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Term
| Position child with otitis media on ... |
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Definition
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Term
| In otitis media, it is a comfort measure to put _____ on the ear? |
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Definition
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Term
| Preventive measures against otitis media |
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Definition
discourage smoking environment
do not feed supine when bottle feeding |
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