« previous next »

Author Question: Assessing the signs associated with respiratory infection in a child with a mixed CHD is difficult ... (Read 66 times)

jc611

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
on: Jun 27, 2018
Assessing the signs associated with respiratory infection in a child with a mixed CHD is difficult as the dyspnea does not change. The nurse will be alert for other indicators such as: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Flaring of the nostrils
  b. Coughing
  c. Mouth breathing
  d. Excessive salivation
  e. Sternal retractions

Question 2

A child of Russian parentage is brought to the hospital with what appears to be second-degree burns.
 
  The nurse is aware of a Russian practice of treating headaches and abdominal pain by creating a vacuum under a cup or glass then a small amount of burning material is placed on the skin. This practice is called: a. tassos c. ventosos
  b. mal de vaso d. veritas


Sassygurl126

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 320
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
Because dyspnea is frequently present due to the CHD, the nurse will have to assess increased respiratory distress by flaring of the nostrils, mouth breathing, and sternal retractions.

Answer to Question 2

C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This practice is not called tassos.
B Incorrect: This practice is not called mal de vaso.
C Correct: Ventosos or cupping involves creating a vacuum under a cup or glass then a small amount of burning material is placed on the skin.
D Incorrect: This practice is not called veritas.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

jc611

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


Sassygurl126

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 320
Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Audiometry exam being administered to a young child who is wearing the ear phones through which soun Audiometry exam being administered to a young child who is wearing the ear phones through which soun
Upper respiratory infection Upper respiratory infection
Common sites of biofilm infection Common sites of biofilm infection
Observed Mother–Child Arguments at Five Time Points Over an Eight-Year Period Observed Mother–Child Arguments at Five Time Points Over an Eight-Year Period
A comparison of the signs and symptoms of (A) hypothyroidism and A comparison of the signs and ... A comparison of the signs and symptoms of (A) hypothyroidism and A comparison of the signs and ...
Localization of respiratory processes in the mitochondrion Localization of respiratory processes in the mitochondrion
Video: Replication of DNA and Chromosomes/ How do cells replicate their DNA? (Animation) no Audio

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library