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Parents should be cautioned to check the label of any medication for appropriate dosages and to use the measuring devices that are supplied with the medication. TERM 2
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DEFINITION 2 Children and parents should be taught to wash their hands frequently and use hand sanitizers to prevent the spread of infection. TERM 3
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DEFINITION 3 Respiratory illness is always potentially more serious in children than in adults. TERM 4
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DEFINITION 4 It is a primary nursing responsibility to be sure there is a tracheotomy set at the bedside before any examination of the throat is attempted. TERM 5
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DEFINITION 5 Caregivers who are pregnant or who wear contact lenses should not give direct care to infants who are receiving ribavirin aerosol therapy.
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The pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine is recommended for children less than 2 years of age and is given at 2, 4, 6, 12, and 15 months of age. The 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine (PPSV23) provides protection for children older than 2 years who have chronic disease or are immunosuppressed. TERM 7
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DEFINITION 7 Pulse oximetry readings are of little value in carbon monoxide poisoning because pulse oximetry does not detect COHb and readings may appear normal. TERM 8
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DEFINITION 8 Respiratory arrest can occur suddenly in children who have smoke inhalation injuries. An intubation tray should be readily available. TERM 9
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DEFINITION 9 Frequent swallowing while the child is sleeping is an early sign of bleeding after a tonsillectomy. TERM 10
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DEFINITION 10 After a tonsillectomy, milk and milk products may coat the throat and cause the child to clear the throat, further irritating the operative site.
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Chest physiotherapy should be performed between meals. TERM 17
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DEFINITION 17 Pancreatic enzyme powder should be given with applesauce or other nonstarch, nonfat, nonprotein food. TERM 18
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DEFINITION 18 When oxygen is used in the home, the family should be taught safety precautions to prevent fire and injury. TERM 19
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DEFINITION 19 The AAP recommends that all healthy infants be placed on their backs for sleep to help prevent the occurrence of SIDS.
