child health Flashcards
Home management for peds patients with CF
- Pancreatic Enz. with meals
- Increased salt intake during hot weather
- high carb, protein, and fat in diet
Order of assessment for toddlers
- Measure Ht/Wt
- Ascultation
- Vital Signs
Early signs of increased ICP in children
Bulging/Tense fontanels
Increasing Head Circumference
First sign of puberty in boys
testicle enlargement
how is strabismus in children treated
patching the stronger eye
S/S of hypoglycemia
Sweating Irritability Tremors/weakness Drowsiness Hunger
Parent teaching before EEG
Wash childs hair with shampoo
avoid stimulants/depressants
no pain during test
Treatment for bacterial meningitis in kids
Ceftriaxone
Priority safety concern in kid with Wilm’s tumor
DO NOT PALPATE ABDOMEN
What nutrients do most kids get from cow milk
Calcium and Vit D
Education for post op care following tonsillectomy
Ear pain expected
Bad breath post-op
Notify HCP of increased frequency of swallowing
S/S of hypothyroidism in infants
lethargy
hoarse crying
dry skin
puffy face
intervention for peripheral cold injuries in kids
rewarm by warm water submersion. DO NOT MASSAGE
when should a child’s first dental appointment be?
soon after the first tooth appears
What is Battle’s Sign
Bruising behind the ear. Possible Basilar skull fracture
