Term
What are big indicators that a child 'looks sick' upon initial assessment? |
|
Definition
Little to no eye contact or playing |
|
|
Term
What does PAT stand for? What 3 aspects form the PAT? |
|
Definition
Pediatric Assessment Triangle 1. Appearance 2. Work of breathing 3. Circulation
*AWCward! :P |
|
|
Term
What is an acronym concerning the 'Appearance' portion of the PAT? What it stand for? |
|
Definition
TICLS! he he!
T Tone (muscle) I Interactiveness C Consolability L Look/gaze S Speech/cry |
|
|
Term
What indicates in the PAT that a child is having difficulty in their 'Work of breathing?' |
|
Definition
Leaning forward, tripod, nasal flaring |
|
|
Term
What are adjectives that describe 'circulation' in the PAT? |
|
Definition
Ashen before cyanotic. Pale, mottled |
|
|
Term
What comprises a 'focused' assessment? |
|
Definition
Cardiac, respiratory, GI, neuro
*AAOx3 not appropriate for babies! (Use Flacc pain scale for babies, too) |
|
|
Term
Fact: Obtain resting measurements first and COMPARE them to when child is awake/alert |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Small ______ changes are ______ly significant |
|
Definition
Quantitative; qualitative |
|
|
Term
Ill normals for HR and RR |
|
Definition
Should be high; RR high if in resp distress |
|
|
Term
What is unusual about pediatric shock? |
|
Definition
Hypotension is NOT present in early shock |
|
|
Term
In what order do we assess kids? What is the acronym for this? |
|
Definition
RABT! R Respirations A Apical pulse B BP T Temperature |
|
|
Term
What should the SBP be for: Infant? >10 yo? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Make sure the child has a _____ temp during exam! Why? |
|
Definition
Warm; Cold stress increases O2 consumption. *Don't ignore wet diaper- will lower temp |
|
|
Term
What are "red flag" changes in a child? |
|
Definition
LOC/behavior, change in cry, poor feeding |
|
|
Term
What do you need to know a/b output for a child in diapers? |
|
Definition
1 lb wet diaper = 1 ml fluid WEIGH diapers, don't count them! Minimal output is 1 cc/kg/h (NOT 30 ml/h!!!) |
|
|
Term
How would you minimize O2 demand in a sick child? |
|
Definition
Treat fever, pain, anxiety Would vent, intubation, sedation be beneficial? |
|
|
Term
S/S _________ distress: 1. Mottled/pale, NOT CYANOTIC 2. Irritable, grimace 3. Tachycardic, tachypneic *Lethargy is LATE! |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Decreased response to painful stimulus is ________ in ANY age |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
_______ _______ refers to eliminating/minimizing psychologic/physical distress for children/families in the health care system |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
This is an example of atraumatic care: ______ cream numbs for CBCs, IV placements, etc. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
When can you see the effects of hospitalization on a child? |
|
Definition
Before, during, or after hospital stay. Anxiety is better predicted in child's concept of illness rather than their maturity level. |
|
|
Term
How do you "normalize" a hospital environment for a child? |
|
Definition
Maintain routine Age-appropriate self-care School work Friends and visitors |
|
|
Term
What age group is it particularly important to 'minimize' separation? |
|
Definition
< 5 yo. *Parents are NOT visitors! |
|
|
Term
What are the phases of separation anxiety? |
|
Definition
1. Protest phase 2. Despair phase 3. Detachment phase *May seriously affect attachment to parent |
|
|