Peds Ati Final Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

What are precipitating factors associated w/ vaso-occlusive crisis? {Ans: -cold -dehydration -fever -infection -hypoxia -high altitude}What are the s/s of digoxin toxicity? {Ans: decreased HR decreased appetite N/V}What should you monitor for in pt's taking Pulmozyme? {Ans: sputum and ability to expectorate improvement in PFT's}What is the therapeutic serum digoxin level? {Ans: 0.8-2 mcg/L}how is pulmozyme administered? {Ans: via nebulizer}A child who has sickle cell anemia is in the ED w/ complaint of chest/back pain and a cough. The child has a fever, tachypnea, and decreased O2 sats. The nurse suspects the child is experiencing acute chest syndrome. As the nurse, what would you do to treat this patient? {Ans: Aggressive focus on oxygenation, adequate analgesia, frequent transfusions to correct anemia & improve oxygenation}