Substernal retractions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 12 hr old. Which of the following manifestations requires intervention by the nurse? - ANSWRS A. Acrocyanosis of the extremities B. Murmur at the left sternal border C. Substernal chest retractions while sleeping D. Positive Babinski reflex Answer: Substernal chest retractions while sleeping A. Acrocyanosis of the extremities Acrocyanosis of the extremities is an expected manifestation in newborns. Acrocyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the newbor...

Epiglottitis the acute inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis and surrounding tissue Epiglottitis clinical manifestations •It is rapidly progressive and can cause complete airway obstruction within a matter of hours •Abrupt onset of symptoms Epiglottitis diagnostics •4 Ds: Drooling, Dysphagia, Dysphonia, Distressed Epiglottitis complications •LIFE-THREATENING condition •Anxiousness and frightened •Sore throat and difficulty swallowing •High fever (102.2 F-104F) •Tripod po...

NUR 221 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are some non-pulmonary causes of respiratory distress in neonates? Sepsis, cardiac defects (structural or functional), hemolytic disease, CNS defects, exposure to cold, airway obstruction (atresia), intraventricular hemorrhage, hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, acute blood loss and drugs. What appears to be the principle factor in the development of Respiratory Distress Syndrome? Surfactant deficiency. What are the clinical mani...

A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about ways to prevent SIDS. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. which of the following is the priority action by the nurse? Administer epinephrine IM to the child A nurse is caring for a preschooler whose father is going home for few hours while another relative stays ...

Nurs 201 Neonatal Complications Q&A 2024 Exam Assessment Findings - ANS--Decreased tone & flexion -Translucent skin, more lanugo -Decreased subcutaneous & brown fat -Weak cry, diminished reflexes -Immature suck, swallow breathing -Apnea and bradycardia -Hypotension -Anemia -Little creases, smooth feet -Breast nipples are flat and tiny Nursing Care for Gavage Feedings - ANS--Auscultate for bowel sounds, palpate for distention -Obtain abdominal circumference -Assess for gastric residu...

NURS 221 - Final Exam What are some non-pulmonary causes of respiratory distress in neonates? Sepsis, cardiac defects (structural or functional), hemolytic disease, CNS defects, exposure to cold, airway obstruction (atresia), intraventricular hemorrhage, hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, acute blood loss and drugs. What appears to be the principle factor in the development of Respiratory Distress Syndrome? Surfactant deficiency. What are the clinical manifestations of Respiratory Di...

Maternal newborn ati proctored exam A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 12 hr old. Which of the following manifestations requires intervention by the nurse? - ANSWERS A. Acrocyanosis of the extremities B. Murmur at the left sternal border C. Substernal chest retractions while sleeping D. Positive Babinski reflex Answer: Substernal chest retractions while sleeping A. Acrocyanosis of the extremities Acrocyanosis of the extremities is an expected manifestation in newborns. Acrocyanosis ...

Red Cross PALS Respiratory EmergencieA 7-year-old child in cardiac arrest is transported to the pediatric emergency department via emergency medical services. You understand the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children and infants is: - ANSWER Respiratory Failure During your primary assessment of an 8-year-old patient, you suspect the child is experiencing respiratory failure. Which findings would you likely note? - ANSWER Respiratory rate-10/min Diminished Breath sounds Oxygen satur...

AHA PALS FINAL EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ A 12-year-old child being evaluated in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The team interprets this as which arrhythmia? Second degree Second Degree Heart Block (Mobitz II) the picture shown is not the picture in the actual exam Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would the provider use ...

Maternal Newborn Practice B with NGN NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 12 hr old. Which of the following manifestations requires intervention by the nurse? - ANSWER-Substernal chest retractions while sleeping A nurse is caring for a client who is 22 weeks gestation and reports concern about the blotchy hyperpigmentation on her forehead. Which of the following actions s...