tonsilectomy

Question 1

how should the child be positioned after a tonsillectomy?

Answer 1

• on side
• elevate HOB
• prone

prevent aspiration

Question 2

after a tonsillectomy, why are brown or red fluids not given?

Answer 2

we don’t want to confuse it blood

Question 3

after a tonsillectomy, what would indicate that hemorrhage is occurring?

Answer 3

frequent swallowing

Question 4

how many days after a tonsillectomy is a child at risk for hemorrhage?

Answer 4

up to 10 days

Question 5

common complaints after a tonsillectomy?

Answer 5

• sore throat
• slight ear pain
• low grade temp
• bad breath (due to old blood in throat)