Pediatric Nurse Exam 2024/2025 Rated A+

Normal RBC lifespan {Ans: 90-120 days}Asthma S&S {Ans: Spasm attacks of bronchi and bronchioles Inflammation of edema of mucous membrane Accumulation of tenacious secretions Episodes of progressive worsening of SOB, CO, wheeze, chest tightness Decreased EXPIRATORY airflow due to resistance Older pts "abd pain" Tripod position Restless/Apprehensive}Otitis Media with Effusion {Ans: FLUID in middle ear space without symptoms of infection}RSV S&S {Ans: Begins with URI Bronchiolar mucosa swells, fill wit mucous and exudates Rhinorrhea Low grade temp Otitis media Conjunctivitis Cough Wheezing Retractions Crackles Dyspnea and Tachypnea}Aplastic Anemia {Ans: Bone marrow fails to produce blood components Congenital or Acquired Thrombocytopenia Leukopenia Tx: BMA, immunosuppressives, BMT, Transfusions}Otitis Media Treatment {Ans: Antibiotics (amoxicillin 10-14 days) Antipyretics, analgesic Myringotomy (excision of ear drum, allows fluid to drain) PE tubes (Pressure Equalizing tubes), ventilation of middle ear}Pyloric Stenosis {Ans: Metabolic Alkalosis (decreased NA, K, Cl)}SCD Complication {Ans: Infection/Sepsis VasoOcculusive Crisis Acute Chest Syndrome Aplastic Crisis}Acute Otitis Media {Ans: inflammation with RAPID ONSET of FEVER and ear pain (OTALGIA)}Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup) {Ans: Hoarseness Barking and Brassy cough inflammation of mucosa lining larynx and trachea Narrowing of airway Inspiratory stridor}Hirschsprung disease (congenital aganglionic megacolon) {Ans: