Most common post op complication of tonsillectomy?Correct answer- hemorrhage
Risk time for hemorrhage after tonsillectomy?Correct answer- 10 days to 2 weeks post op
Signs and symptoms of hemorrhage after tonsillect
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Most common post op complication of tonsillectomy?Correct answer- hemorrhage
Risk time for hemorrhage after tonsillectomy?Correct answer- 10 days to 2 weeks post op
Signs and symptoms of hemorrhage after tonsillectomy?Correct answer- restlessness, swallowing frequently, low BP (late sign)
How should child lay post op to prevent hemorrhage from tonsillectomy?Correct answer- side lying or on abdomen
What should the child avoid after a tonsillectomy post op?Correct answer- coughing or blowing nose
How should xrays be taken to see the section of the lung behind the heart (lingual)?Correct answer- Laterally
Why are lateral xrays needed to view the lingual area?Correct answer- a common site for pneumonia
If a child is "barking" and has hoarseness and inspiratory stridor what might they have?Correct answer- croup
What does inspiratory stridor sound like?Correct answer- a gasp
If stridor reduces in a child previously showing stridor, what can that mean?Correct answer- blockage and imminent respiratory failure
Do not put anything in the __________ of a child with acute epiglottitis.Correct answer- Mouth
Acute LTBCorrect answer- Croup symptoms, Inflammation mucosa lining larynx & trachea causing narrowing airway-subglottic area narrowest part causes respiratory acidosis
Diagnosis of Asthma isCorrect answer- peak expiratory flow (PEF)
Treatment of Asthma isCorrect answer- beta agonists such as albuterol to relieve bronchospasms
Preventing chronic problems with Asthma treatmentCorrect answer- anti-inflamatories such as corticosteroids
treatment for an emergency with Asthma attackCorrect answer- repeat dose q15min twice, on 3rd dose call ambulance
Parents need education about beta agonists, what should a nurse advise?Correct answer- don't give them around the clock, they should be prn, do not abuse
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