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What vaccines are administered at 2,4,6 months?
RV, DTAP, HIB, PCV, IPV
What vaccine is administered at 2 & 6 months?
Hep B
What vaccine is administered 6 months and on yearly?
Influenza
What is pyloric stenosis?
circular muscle of the pyloris becomes thickened, causing an obstruction
when does pyloric stenosis usually develop?
first few weeks of life (2-4 weeks)
what is thought to play a role in the development of pyloric stenosis?
hypergastremia
What is usually seen in premature infants with pyloric stenosis?
GER
is the etiology known for pyloric stenosis?
No
Clinical manifestations of pyloric stenosis?
Projectile vomiting (no bile)
dehydration
malnourished
olive shaped mass in RUQ
appears hungry
fails to gain weight
fewer and smaller stools
visible peristaltic waves in abdomen
how do you diagnosis pyloric stenosis?
U/S
barium studies
UGI
What is cystic fibrosis?
autosomal recessive disorder
abnormal accumulation of dehydrated mucus that affects respiratory, GI & GU systems
What does cystic fibrosis do to the GI system?
doesnt let it absorb fats or vitamins (ADEK)
what will develop becuase lungs are filled with mucus?
a classic cough
what will develop becuase the environment is conductive to bacterial growth?
respiratory infections
What does cystic fibrosis do to the Integumentary system?
secrete a ton of salt
How are Cf stools?
steatorrhea
how will the newborn present with in CF?
merconium ileus
FTT
chronic respiratory infections
how are electrolytes lost in cf?
sweat (saltly patient)
how can we diagnose cf?
sweat chloride test has to be more than 60 to be positive
clinical therapy for cf?
increase calories & protein, give supplements & sodium. also give vitamins
what must we give before every meal?
pancrease enzymes (mix it in applesauce)
what can we do to cf patient losing salt?
hydrate & give salty snacks (pickles, pretzels & carbonated soda)
What is epiglottitis?
inflammation of the epiglottis, the long narrow structure that closes off the glottis during swallowing
is epiglottis a life threatening situation?
YES
why is epiglottis a life threatening situation?
becuase it leads to narrowing of the airway (it is rapidly progressive)
what is epiglottitis caused by?
bacterial invasion of the soft tissue by strep & staph
what do you do with a child who has epiglottitis?
keep them calm!! have intubation kit ready
what do you never do with a child who has epiglottitis?
never inspect or stick anything down their throat
never put them in supine position (makes it harder to breath)
What are s/s of epiglottitis?
dysphagia, dyspnea, drooling, distress & stridor
how will the epiglottis look in epiglottitis?
cherry red, & swollen
manifestation of epiglottitis?
fever 102
sore throat
absense of sponateous cough
tripod position
drooling
how long does it take for epiglottitis to resolve with antibiotics?
24-48 hours
how do you diagnose epiglotttitis?
lateral neck radiograph
What is bacterial menigitis?
infection of the meninges
Which one is a medical emergency? viral or bacterial menegitis
bacterial meningitis
how do we treat menegitis when a patient comes in?
treat always as bacterial until it is ruled out
how will infants appear with meningitis?
irritiable
lethargy
vomiting
change in appetite
how will older children appear with menigitis?
h/a
malaise
muscle aches
n/v
photophobia
nuchal/spinal rigid
appearance of csf in bacterial menigitis?
cloudy
will WBC be elevated or not elevated in bacterial meningitis?
elevated
infant with meningitis will present with?
bulging fontanels
poor feeding
opisthotonic position
petechial rash
nursing care for menigitits?
antibiotics- do not wait for lab results
reducing icp
control seizures
manage cerebral perfusion
Nursing interventions for menigitis?
place child in isolation
give antibiotics
fever control
monitor for ICP
keep environment quite
nursing interventions for viral menigitis?
give acetaminophen as ordered
keep room quite & dark
give fluids & promote proper positioning
What is croup?
LTB, viral invasion of the upper airway that extends throughtout the larynx, trachea & bronchi
what does croup cause?
narrowing of airway
s/s of croup?
rhinorrhea
low grade fever
barky cough worse at night
may progress to hoarse voice
tachypnea
nasal retractions
inspitory stridor
nursing interventions for croup?
maintain & improve resp. effort
stick child in steamy bathroom
how many stages does erickson have?
8
what is the first stage of erickson theory?
trust vs mistrust (infancy 0-1)
What is the first stage of freuds theory?
oral stage (infancy)
what is the second stage of ericksons theory?
autonomy vs shame (toddler 1-3)
What is the second stage of freuds theory?
anal stage (toddler)
sphincter control happens at what age?
by 2 years
what is the third stage according to ericksons theory?
inititiative vs guilt (preschooler 3-6)
what is the third stage according to frueds theory?
phallic stage (preschooler)
what is the fourth stage according to ericksons theory?
industry vs inferiority (school age 6-12)
what is the fourth stage according to freuds theory?
latency stage (school age) child places importance on privacy
what is the fifth stage according to ericksons theory?
identity vs role confusion
what is the fifth stage according to frued theory?
genital stage
what is important to an adolescant?
body image
important events of infancy?
feeding