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What is aspiration pneumonia?
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occurs when food, secretions, inert materials, volatile compounds, or liquids enter the lung and cause inflammation and a chemical pneumonitis
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Aspiration of fluid or foods is a particular hazard in the child who has difficulty with swallowing or is unable to swallow because of what conditions?
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paralysis
weakness debility congenital anomalies absent cough reflex force-fed child, esp. while crying or breathing rapidly |
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Care of the child with aspiration pneumonia is the same as that described for the child with?
preventing aspiration |
pneumonia from other causes...however what should be nurses main focus?
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What type of drops and preparations are not appropriate for infants and small children?
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oily nose drops
oil-based vitamin preparations |
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Children are attracted to sweet smells, so keep the following away from them?
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solvents
lighter fluid other hydrocarbon substances (avoid use of talcum powder) |
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What side should infants and debilitated children be positioned in after feedings to minimize possibility of aspirating vomitus or regurgitated feeding?
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RIGHT SIDE
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