Rsv family - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about "Give the infant ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). a pacifier at bed- Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Place the infant in a prone position to sleep." "Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow." "Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib." "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime." 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experienci...

In children younger than 5 years of age, what is the most likely cause of recurrent wheezing? - asthma What are clues from the medical history that may facilitate a diagnosis of asthma? - family history, age at onset, pattern of wheezing, seasonal exacerbation, and sudden onset What diagnostic tool is indicated in children with recurrent wheezing, or a single episode of unexplained wheezing, that does not respond to bronchodilators? - Chest X-ray When asthma is suspected from history or ph...

Iron deficiency anemia anemia caused by inadequate iron intake Iron deficiency anemia predictable At developmental periods: -premature infants due to low fetal supply -at 12-36 mo due to infection of large amounts of cows milk and diet - in adolescents due to rapid growth and poor diet Therapeutic management of iron deficiency anemia infants - iron fortified formula, iron supplements, limit cows milk intake to 23oz/day, iron fortified cereal Therapeutic management of iron deficien...

12-18mo immunizations: - MMR Varicella HIB #4 PCV #4 Hep A Dtap #4 Covid 2 month immunizations: - Hepatitis #2 Rotavirus #1 DTap #1 HIB #1 PCV 13 #1 IPV #1 RSV #1 (depending on maternal vaccination status) 4mo immunizations: - Rotavirus #2 Dtap #2 Hib #2 PCV 13 #2 IPV #2 6mo immunizations: - Hib #3 DTap #3 PCV 13 #3 IPV #3Influenza (1 or 2 doses)- 2 if it is the first time getting vax Covid 19 6mo vision screening: - fixation corneal light reflex cover/uncover (for stra...

Antiviral and Antiretroviral Therapy Oseltamivir is approved for the prevention and treatment of influenza in persons 1 year and older. The drug inhibits viral replication and shortens duration of influenza. It should be started within 48 hours of influenza symptoms. Patient Safety Hydration is important while taking oseltamivir. - ans-Acyclovir is a synthetic purine nucleoside analog and is the drug of choice to treat infections caused by members of the herpesvirus family. Acyclovir inhi...

EDEN WU.FOCUSED EXAM RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS COMPLETED SHADOW HEALTH-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN (PEDIATRICS) EXAM QUESTIONS AND WELL EXPLAINED SOLUTIONS 100%CORRECT LATEST UPDATE 2024 GRADE A+ How is RSV transmitted? contact with respiratory droplets RSV pathophysiology Disease of small bronchioles in the lower airway with increased mucous production and occasional bronchospasm which can lead to airway obstruction Most common in children < 2yrs old: Peaks at 2 - 6 months old: More se...

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 ...

What was Victoria Gonzalez's diagnosis? primary- respiratory distress syndrome secondary- failure to thrive What was Isabelle Capstone's diagnosis? primary- bronchiolitis secondary- rule out RSV What precautions are needed for RSV? contact droplet What are the steps to PCA pump medication administration? 1. Verify prescription on patient chart, unit standing orders/protocol. Review facility policy-may include use of C02 monitor and/or pulse oximetry. 2. Compare the patient prescription for ...

CMN 568 Unit 3 Test Questions With Verified Correct Answers In children younger than 5 years of age, what is the most likely cause of recurrent wheezing? - ANSWER asthma What are clues from the medical history that may facilitate a diagnosis of asthma? - ANSWER family history, age at onset, pattern of wheezing, seasonal exacerbation, and sudden onset What diagnostic tool is indicated in children with recurrent wheezing, or a single episode of unexplained wheezing, that does not ...

Based on his signs and symptoms, the practical nurse should suspect that Sean has which of the following infectious viral conditions? 1. Pharyngitis 2. Croup 3. Bronchiolitis 4. Epiglottitis correct answer: 3. Bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis, most often caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), is common in infants during the fall and winter. It often begins with an upper respiratory infection. Symptoms include dyspnea, paroxysmal nonproductive cough, tachypnea with retractions and ...