QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+.
◍ Ear drop administration Answer:- 0 to 3 years olds: pull pinna
down and back
- 3 and up: pull pinna up and back
◍ Asthma medication Answer:- takes 10-15 minutes to complete
- nervous, heart rate increased, jittery
◍ status asthmaticus Answer:- life-threatening episode of airway
obstruction that's unresponsive to common treatment
◍ eczema corticosteroid application Answer:- be sure to have the
correct height and weight, to make sure that it is a safe dose for the
patient
◍ Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) Answer:-intense itching, small, red
bumps on the scalp, nits (white specks) on the hair shaft
- avoid home remedies for treatment
◍ eczema (atopic dermatitis) Answer:- inflammatory skin disease
- cannot be cured but can be well controlled
- change diapers frequently and avoid irritants
, ◍ acne Answer:- most common skin condition during adolescence
- risk factors: genetics, hormone fluctuations, cosmetics, exposure to
grease, diet (high glycemic index food and dairy)
◍ Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19) Answer:- Child with a fever and
"slapped cheek" rash on the face that spreads to his body
- fever, runny nose, headache (before rash)
◍ Measles precautions Answer:- airborne
- spread through direct contact and droplets
◍ Measles (Rubeola) Answer:- Koplik's spots are associated with this
disease and appear 2 days before rash
- red rash stars at face and moves down, along with a spiked fever
- mild fever coryza, conjunctivitis, fatigue, cough, runny nose, red
eyes, sore throat. - conjunctivitis
◍ measles (rubella) Answer:- German Measles, rash that starts on
face, 3 day measles
-Often more mild and often undetected
- cannot get vaccine if you are pregnant
◍ pertussis (whooping cough) Answer:- an airborne bacterial
infection that affects mostly children younger than 6 years.