hand preference Ans- all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old
plaster casts Ans- -heavy
-not water resistant
-dry in 10-72 hrs
fiberglass casts Ans- -light weight
-water resistant
-dry in 15-20 min
types of traction Ans- Skin traction:
-Buck
-Bryant
-Russell
Skeletal traction
Halo traction
-cervical traction
care for traction Ans- -assess pin sites
-ensure hardware is tight
-ensure bed is in correct position
-ensure weights do not touch floor
Halo: ensure wrench is readily available
, surgical intervention for scoliosis Ans- -realign (2 rods on either side of spine)
-internal fixation
-fusion
The child is prescribed lanoxin (Digoxin) 75 mcg PO qd. The pharmacy supplies lanoxin (Digoxin) 0.05mg
scored tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? Record your answer using one decimal
place. Ans- 1.5 tablets
The physician orders the patient a 10-mL/kg normal saline bolus to infuse over 2 hours. The child weighs
36 kg. Calculate the infusion rate in mL/hr. Ans- 180 mL/hr
What happens to the voice during epiglottitis? Ans- it becomes hoarse
Leukotreine modifiers Ans- -Blocks leukotriene receptors or synthesis of leukotrienes (Singulair)
-Side effects: headache, nausea, abdominal pain, increase infections if over age 55, depression, suicidal,
aggression
-Generally well tolerated.
-Monitor for improvement in symptoms
Cromolyn (Intal) and nedocomil (Tilade) Ans- -Anti-inflammatory agents that inhibit release of
histamine, leukotrienes,
-Prevention or maintenance drugs
-Administered by inhalation, onset of action in 2-4 weeks
-Side effects: cough, headache, throat irritation, GI upset
Long acting beta-adrenergics Ans- -Salmeterol (Serevent) -used twice daily
-Added to anti-inflammatory therapy
-Not for acute symptoms due to onset of action in 20 minutes with peak in 3-4 hours
Lortab Ans- tylenol with hydrocodone