Obstructive sleep apnea
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml”> 9 Obstructive sleep apnea Linda Niemiec, MSN, RN, CPNP, and Lewis J. Kass, MD INTRODUCTION Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which essentially is difficulty breathing and sleeping at the…
Cystic fibrosis
5. Effectively cleans hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer 6. States when to clean handsJanuary 28, 2009—demonstrated hand washing techniques, gave “Respiratory: Stopping the Spread of Germs”—SQ, RN August 1, 2010—review…
Neonatal lung disease: Apnea of prematurity and bronchopulmonary dysplasia
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml”> 4 Neonatal lung disease: Apnea of prematurity and bronchopulmonary dysplasia Pnina Weiss, MD, and Concettina Tolomeo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AE-C NEONATAL LUNG DISEASE Lung development occurs throughout pregnancy;…
Lower airway disease
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml”> 5 Lower airway disease Julie Honey, MSN, CPNP, and Michael Bye, MD, FAAP, FCCP LOWER AIRWAY DISEASE Acute respiratory illnesses are common among children. This chapter provides an…
A review of relevant calculations
1 A review of relevant calculations Chapter contents Short list of mathematical terms 3 Diagnostic test 6 Multiplication by 10, 100 and 1000 10 Division by 10, 100 and 1000…
Intravenous infusion
4 Intravenous infusion This chapter deals with the arithmetic of flow rates and drip rates for intravenous (IV) infusion. The fluid being infused passes from a flask (or similar container)…
Paediatric dosages
5 Paediatric dosages In this chapter dosages of medications for children will be considered. The exercises focus on the arithmetic of oral medications and injections specifically for children. Intravenous infusion…
Dosages of medications for injection
3 Dosages of medications for injection Correct measurement of dosages of medications for injection is essential. An overdose can be dangerous; too low a dose may result in a medication…
