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AdvMS Cardiac and Fundamental Peds Flashcards

1
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peaked T waves occur in

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hyperkalemia

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PR interval represents

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time for impulse to travel from SA node to ventricular depolarization. Prolongation indicates delay in AV function.

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Normal PRI

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0.12-0.20 seconds

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QRS interval represents

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time required for ventricular depolarization

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normal QRS interval

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0.04-0.10 sec or < 0.12 sec

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RR interval represents

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regularity of rhythm

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EKG small square

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0.04 sec (1mm)

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EKG large square

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0.2 sec

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EKG 5 large squares

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1 sec

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EKG 5 large squares

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1 sec

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QRS interval measured

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from first downturn of Q until reaches baseline after S (J-point)

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ST segment measured

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from return to baseline after S (J-point) to beginning of T. Should be on isoelectric line, elevation or depression d/t cardiac ischemia/MI

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12
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to calculate HR on EKG strips

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count # or R waves on a 6-second strip (30 large boxes) and multiply by 10
Best for irregular rhythms

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regular rhythm, rate 40-60, normal PRI and QRS

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sinus bradycardia

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causes of sinus bradycardia

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vagal stimulation (vomiting/straining)
MI, IICP, uremia
Dig toxicity, BBs, CCBs

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sinus bradycardia treatment

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none unless symptomatic
Atropine IVP (to decrease vagal stimulation), withhold meds, PM
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16
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regular rhythm
HR 100-160
normal PRI and QRS

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sinus tachycardia

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17
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causes of sinus tachycardia

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fever, blood loss, anxiety, HF, meds

Do not ignore, treat cause!

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18
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p wave is early, abn in size, shape or direction and sometimes hidden in preceding t wave

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PACs

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19
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causes of PACs and tx

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caffeine, nicotine, alcohol
CHF, MI, hypoxia
emotion, can occur in normal hearts
not treated but watch, can signal future arrythmia

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causes of PACs and tx

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caffeine, nicotine, alcohol
CHF, MI, hypoxia
emotion, can occur in normal hearts
not treated but watch, can signal future arrythmia

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20
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atrial rate 250-400, ventricular rate varies with number of impulses that make it through to AV node
Sawtooth wave forms

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Aflutter

“flutter” waves

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causes of Aflutter

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CHF, MI, CAD, cardiomyopathy, hypoxia, thyrotoxicosis, electolyte imbalance

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Aflutter/Afib tx

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Dig or Verapamil to convert to A fib, which is easier to treat
RFA (ablation), cardioversion, BBs, dofetilide, ibutilide, IV adenosine or amiodorone

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grossly irregular rhythm (unless very rapid)
atrial rate unmeasurable (400+), ventricular rate varies with impulses conducted through to AV node. Wavy deflections called f waves, varying rhythm and shapes. PRI unmeasurable, QRS normal

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Afib

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causes of Afib

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CHF, MI, CAD, after OHS heart is irritated, pericarditis, heart valve disease, hyperthyroid, hypoxia

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25
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TEE before cardioversion for afib because

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check for clots that could be dislodged once sinus rhythm is restored

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25
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TEE before cardioversion for afib because

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check for clots that could be dislodged once sinus rhythm is restored

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conplications due to afib

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increase risk for clots (**CVA), cardiac output is decreased

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27
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BIGEMINY

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every other beat is a PVC

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28
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early, wide QRS that differ from the QRSs of the underlying rhythm

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PVCs

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causes of PVCs

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hypoxia, MI, hypokalemia, hypomagnesia, acidosis, exercise, Dig toxicity, hyperthyroidism, caffeine, CVADs, idiopathic

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30
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Regular rhythm, rate 140-250
no visible p waves, hidden in QRS
wide QRS

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Vtach

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causes of Vtach

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same as PVCs but more dangerous because of the decrease in CO and tendency to develop into Vfib

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32
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Vtach tx

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with pulse: meds (Lidocaine IVP, IV amio)

pulseless: CPR, defib starting at 50j, ICD

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33
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chaotic rhythm
rate=0 because no QRS complexes
no p waves, just “fine” or “coarse” deflections

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Vfib

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34
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Vfib treatment

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CPR, defibrillation

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35
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causes of Vfib

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MI, CHF, CAD, ischemia with increased catecholamine levels (shock)
cardiomyopathy, electrolyte imbalance, etc.

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36
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most common cause of sudden cardiac death

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Vfib

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37
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regular rhythm and p waves but prolonged PRI, normal QRS (can be wide sometimes with DIVC)

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First degree Heart Block

DIVC=delay in ventricle

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38
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general causes of heart block

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MI (can happen initially but then go away)

Dig, BBs, CCBs

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39
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treatment of first degree heart block

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none, but watch for progression of heart block

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40
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regular atrial rhythm but irregular ventricular
more p waves than QRS waves
PRI progressively lengthens until a P wave occurs without a QRS, pause follows dropped QRS

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Second degree heart block Type 1: Wenckebach

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41
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regular atrial rhythm, ventricular rate less and will depend on the number of impulses conducted–NO WARNING of a dropped beat, less QRS waves than p waves

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Second degree heart block type 2:Mobitz II

less common but more serious than Wenchebach

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42
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high mortality rate if this is associated with acute MI; pt needs pacemaker and atropine to increase heart rate

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Second degree heart block type 2:Mobitz II

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43
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regular atrial and ventricular rates but they beat independently of each other. No consistent PRI, some p waves hide under QRS (unique to this arrythmia)

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Third degree Heart block

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44
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posterior fontanel closes by

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2-3 mos

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44
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posterior fontanel closes by

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2-3 mos

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45
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anterior fontanel closes by

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18 mos

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46
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vaccines at 2,4,6 mos

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Hep B
Hib
Prevnar
RV
IPV
Dtap
at 6 mos add Flu
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47
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rooting, palmar grasp, tonic neck (fencer) and Moro (startle) reflexes present

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birth-4mos

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48
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plantar grasp reflex present

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birth-8mos

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49
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Babinski reflex present

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birth-1yr

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50
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rolls front to back by

51
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rolls back to front by

52
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crawls, crude pincer grasp and pulls to stand/stands holding on by

53
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fontanels should be

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flat.
sunken=dehydration
bulging=IICP

54
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uses cup and spoon, stacks two blocks by

55
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starting to walk independently by

56
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sits unsupported by

57
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Ibuprofen only if child is

58
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object permanence by

59
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walks up and down stairs by

60
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jumps with both feet, stands on 1 foot by

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2 1/2 years

61
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preoperational thought

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2-7y
egocentric, only understands own viewpoint
domestic mimicry

62
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concrete operations

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7-11 yrs
logic, sort and classify
take things literally

63
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vaccine at 15-18 mos

64
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vaccines at 1 year

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MMR
varicella
Prevnar
Hib
HepA  (MVP-HH)
65
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1st teeth around

66
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this many teeth by 1 yr

67
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cooperative play and pretend play

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preschooler (3-6)

68
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vaccines at 4-6y (school shots)

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MMR
varicella
IPV
DTap

69
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psychosocial stage of preschooler

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Initiative vs. guilt

need to try new things, develop conscience, advance initiative while respecting others

70
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psychosocial stage of school age child

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industry vs. inferiority

motivated by tasks that increase self-worth, need to develop competence

71
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vaccines at 11-12y

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Tdap
HPV (series of 3)
Menactra

72
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vaccine at 16-18

73
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definition and dx FTT

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inadequate growth due to inability to obtain or use calories

<5th percentile of weight for age

74
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preconventional moral dev

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r/t consequences

no concept of moral behavior

75
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conventional moral dev

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obey rules, be nice, good behavior is what is approved of by the group; conformity and loyalty

76
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postconventional moral dev

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abstract ethical universal principles; correct behavior is defined by individual rights and societal standards

77
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triple birth weight by

78
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double birth weight by

78
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double birth weight by

79
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BMI screening is done ages

80
Q

obese

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> 97th percentile for age and gender BMI

81
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overweight

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> 95th percentile for age and gender BMI

82
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s/s FTT besides weight

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developmental delays
apathy, poor hygeine,
**withdrawn behavior
avoid eye contact, minimal smiling, stiff or flaccid

83
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most important in tx of FTTq

A

same nurses to do feedings, in a quiet calm environment. face to face contact

84
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lead checked at

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12 and 24 mos

85
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acceptable lead level

86
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to combat Pb retention, feed child a diet high in

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Fe and Ca

compete with Pb for storage in bones.

87
Q

research validated pain scale for children 4+

A

Faces scale

88
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research validated pain scale for ages 3 mos-7yrs for kids that can’t express their pain

A 
FLACC scale
Face
Legs
Activity 
Cry 
Consolability
89
Q

prevent and manage opioid AEs, such as

A

n/v
constipation
pruritis
sedation

90
Q

rear facing car seat is recommended until

91
Q

booster seat recommended until

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80 lbs. or 4” 9’

92
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count RR on infant

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1 full minute due to irregularity

93
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order of VS for infant, child

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least invastive to most
RR
pulse
BP
temp
94
Q

tuft of hair or dimple at base of spine could signify

A

spina bifida

95
Q

impetigo

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superficial skin infection with honey-colored crusts, caused by GABHS or Staph/MRSA

95
Q

impetigo

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superficial skin infection with honey-colored crusts, caused by GABHS or Staph/MRSA

96
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impetigo treatment

A 
mupirocin ointment (Bactroban)
more serious, 1st gen CS
97
Q

resembles a “spider bite” that won’t heal

98
Q

CA-MRSA Tx

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TMP-SMZ (Bactrim), clindamycin, doxycycline

98
Q

CA-MRSA Tx

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TMP-SMZ (Bactrim), clindamycin, doxycycline

99
Q

thrush tx

A

nystantin swish after feeding
boil nipples/pacis
treat bf mom

100
Q

kids often get this from farm animals

A

tinea corporis (ringworm)

101
Q

ringworm appearance on body

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well-defined circle of red bumps, skin in center of circle normal tone

102
Q

treatment for tinea capitis

A

Griseofulvin PO 3-6 mos

check LFTs q 4-6 mos

103
Q

tinea versicolor tx

A

Selsun Blue (SeS)

104
Q

recurrent varicella viral infection causing lesions on oral mucosa, lips, and eyes

A

Herpes Simplex

105
Q

viral-induced epithelial tumors (HPV)

106
Q

benign viral skin infection due to a contagious pox virus; causes dimpled bumps

A

molluscum contagiosum

107
Q

scabies

A

highly contagious infection of skin by itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei)

108
Q

scabies tx

A

Elimite cream neck to toes 8-12h, then shower

wash bedding

109
Q

no sunscreen until

110
Q

rose-coored, flaking, self-limiting viral rash with a “herald patch” and symmetric “Christmas tree” pattern

A

Pityriasis Rocea

111
Q

chronic skin disorder of remissions and exacerbations causing silvery scales

112
Q

atopic dermatitis

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excema
chronic superficial inflammation and itching
r/t allergens (often milk)
cheeks–creases of elbows, wrists, and knees
skin cream w/in 3 min of bathing

113
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with any CVAD there is increased risk of

A

infection–use good hygiene and practice

114
Q

a CVAD in an IV catheter with the tip in the

A

SVC, near RA

114
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a CVAD in an IV catheter with the tip in the

A

SVC, near RA

115
Q

CVAD with a shorter dwell time and increased risk of complications, used in emergent situations, can be inserted at bedside

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non-tunneled

116
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CVAD placed surgically, longer dwell time (indefinite) lower incidence of infection and can be repaired

117
Q

CVAD with indefinite dwell time, no site care when not in use, 1-2000 punctures; implanted in subq

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implanted port

118
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dwell time of PICC

A

several months to 1 year

119
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catheter of CVAD doesn’t go all the way into the SVC

A

midline catheter

120
Q

pt position for removal of CVAD

A

supine, flat
pt-bear down as catheter withdrawn
pressure to site

121
Q

s/s of SVC syndrome

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periorbital/facial edema

JVD, HA

121
Q

Myoglobin test usefulness

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Useful in r/o acute MI if absent; Peaks in 12h

122
Q

CK-MB

A

Indicator of acute MI; peaks in 24h

123
Q

Total troponin

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Begins 3-5h
Peak 24-48 h
Lasts to 21 d

124
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Troponin levels

A

Normal: 0- 0.10

Ischemia: 0.5-1.0
MI: 1+

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