But Why: Episode 17

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But Why: Episode 17

CEU

What is croup? *

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A group of symptoms caused by any of a number of viruses

Reactive airway syndrome

Reactive airway disease

A viral illness

It is important to proceed through steps of a respiratory distress protocol instead of "meeting the patient where they're at." *

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True

False

Why is racemic epi the preferred drug for stridorous patients in distress? *

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50/50 solution of epinephrine and saline provides humidity with the drug

it has zero effect on the heart

has a much higher concentration of epi than any other form

it is the most effective anticholinergic

What is a crucial component of assessment in the pediatric respiratory distress patient? *

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paO2

mental status

skin temperature

paCO2

After doing the "doorway" assessment (pediatric assessment triangle) what is the very next step you should do as part of your assessment? *

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take a temperature

listen to lung sounds

Remove clothes/ expose patient

check pulse ox

Albuterol is appropriate for all respiratory complaints. *

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True

False

What patient is the most concerning? *

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Child who has stridor heard while running

adolescent who had to use albuterol inhaler during basketball practice earlier in the day

Child who is sitting upright on moms lap, has stridor and is looking at the floor

child who has a loud seal cough, low grade fever and is sleeping

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