NUR 2214 Exam 3 Study Guide
- Side effects of chemo
Answer nausea/vomiting fatigue
diarrhea loss of appetite mouth sores thinking and memory problems ("chemo brain/fog")
- Interventions for chemo fatigue
Answer
encourage rest periods routine sleep schedule
do NOT cluster care
- A child with chemo?
Answer
Be careful with live vaccines (rubella)
- Nausea and vomiting with chemotherapy
Answer
antiemetics 1 hour before and after
- Peripheral IV chemo priority 1 / 3
Answer
extravasation is top concern, check IV site fre- quently
- Describe the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia
Answer
Red blood cells are sickle-shaped, and unable to carry oxygen properly
Sickle cells stick together decreasing blood viscosity and causing hemolysis
- Peds PT teaching for Sickle Cell
Answer
Hydrate No strenuous Activity
Monitor RR Avoid stress Pay attention to temperature/altitude Seek treatment ASAP when there is a crisis Fatigue and pain are indications for a crisis
- Priority care in a sickle cell crisis
Answer
hydration oxygen
pain
- Adolescents smoking
Answer
Stunt development Increase in CV disease chance 2 / 3
Gateway behavior Smoking is becoming less prevalent with adolescents
- Parents with smokers?
Answer
Increase the likelihood of children smoking.
- Signs of PT violence
Answer
restlessness pacing
high voice high stress rigid posture clenching jaw narrowed eyes + eye contact
- What is NOT a sign of aggressive behavior (so dont mistake it for one)
?
Answer
Crying
- PT in restraints
Answer
assess constantly for
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