FINAL blueprint Flashcards
what do 1-6 month old infants need for adequate nutrition?
- breastfeeding
- Vitamin D (200 IU / day)
- iron-fortified formula (do not microwave)
- formula 6x daily
- iron fortified cereal (4-6 months old)
what do 6-12 month old infants need for adequate nutrition?
- formula / breastmilk 4-5 times a day
- spoon feeding by pushing food to back of tongue
- introducing solid foods one at a time
when do babies get to eat finger food?
teething crackers, fruit and vegetables
6-7 months
when can babies eat chopped table foods?
9-12 months
what are the two oral social stages among infants?
- food intake (3 -4 months)
- grasping and bring to mouth / biting
how many times do parents feed the same food to children before determining allergic reaction?
3 times one at a time
what are the stages of play?
- unoccupied
- solitary
- onlooker
- parallel
- associative
- social
unoccupied play
random movements of infants w/ no clear purpose
solitary play
- children start to play on their own
- takes no notice of other children
onlooker play
- children just watch others play
- they ask questions only
- no intention to join
parallel play
- children play side-by-side
- they pay attention to what each is playing
- no interactions
associative play
- children interact w/ each other by asking questions)
- similar goals
- no established rules
social play
- children begin to share w/ each other
- rules are established
what are the functions of play for a hospitalized child?
- provides diversion for a child
- gives the child choices and control of the situation
- gives the parents / family a break
what are the atraumatic measures in a plan of care for pediatric patients?
(7)
- use a treatment room
- avoid safe spaces for procedures
- allow for breastfeeding when possible
- use appropriate terminology
- offer choices to the child
- allow parents to stay with their children during the procedure
- incorporate play into explaining procedures–allow the child to use dolls or toys
what is NIPS (neonatal infant pain scale)?
a behavioral scale that indicates pain in full-term and pre-term infants (up to 2mos. old)
components of NIPS
- cry
- facial expression
- arms
- legs
- breathing pattern
- state of arousal
each are ranked from 0-1 (cry ranked with 0-2)
NIPS interventions
*reassessment in 30 mins appropriate
which age group is FLACC used for?
2mos. – 7 years old
definition of FLACC
Facial expression
Leg positioning
Activity
Crying
Consolability
FLACC pain scale
FACES pain scale is used for which age group?
3 years and older
what does the Hib vaccine prevent?
(4); Haemophilus Influenza Type B
- bacterial meningitis
- epiglottitis
- bacterial pneumonia
- sepsis
what are the common infectious respiratory illness among children?
(4)
- acute LTB
- epiglottitis
- pneumonia
- bronchiolitis
why is diminished or cessation of breathing noise and effort alarming for nurses?
sign of impending respiratory failure
why is epiglottitis considered an emergency?
airway obstruction & tracheal occlusion
what is epiglottitis usually caused by?
Haemophilius influenza
Hib vaccine needed
s/s of epiglottitis
(7)
- dysphonia
- dysphagia
- drooling
- tripoding
- high fever
- pain with swallowing
- edematous epiglottis
what are the diagnostic procedures for epiglottitis?
- portable lateral neck x-ray
- CBC
- blood culture (bacteremia)
what are the medications for epiglottitis?
- ABX
- corticosteroids
- antipyretics
parents are worried their child is having epiglottitis for the second time, what does the nurse say?
recurring epiglottitis is common
what are the signs of water depletion (dehydration) in children?
- weight loss
- tachycardia
- depressed fontanels
- decreased UOP
- altered LOC
- dry skin
- tacky mucous membranes
lab results for water depletion
- high urine specific gravity
- increased BUN
- increased Hct
- increased Na+
- increased serum osmolarity
- variable serum electrolytes
what are the causes of water excess?
- water intoxication
- IV overload
- incorrect feeding (parents use too much water for formula reconstitution)
- swimming lessons
- too rapid dialysis
- tap water enemas
what are the signs & symptoms of water excess?
- crackles
- increased venous pressure
- slow & bounding pulse
- weight gain
- lethargy
- increased spinal pressure
- seizures
- bulging fontanels
lab results for water excess
- low urine specific gravity
- decreased Hct
- decreased serum electrolyes
lab results for water excess
- low urine specific gravity
- decreased Hct
- decreased serum electrolyes
conditions associated with water excess
- CHF
- SIADH
- increased ICP
- oliguric renal failure
what are the signs of increased ICP?
(7)
- bulging fontanels
- sunset eyes
- Cri du chat
- irritability
- bradycardia
- vomiting
- respiratory changes
what are the early signs of increased ICP?
- HA
- diplopia (blurred vision)
- NV
- confusion
what are the nursing actions to reduce ICP?
- HOB elevated 30
- avoid straining or coughing
- avoid bright lights
- minimize stimuli
what are the side effects of Digoxin?
- diuresis
- increased PR interval
- bradycardia
- nystagmus
- NV
- hyperkalemia
what are the pharmacological actions of Digoxin that cause bradycardia?
- negative chronotropic
- positive inotropic
what are the nursing actions for Digoxin before administering it to a patient with CHF?
small children: hold when HR < 90 & do not give more than 1mL
older children: hold when HR < 70
what is the therapeutic range for Digoxin?
0.8 - 2mcg/ L
why does the nurse need to question an order for Digoxin when a child’s Potassium levels show less than 3.5mEq?
the effects of the medication will increase
decreased pulmonary blood flow causes cyanosis
true
what are the cardiac defects that lead to a decrease in pulmonary blood flow?
- Tricuspid atresia
- Tetralogy of Fallot
Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children
true
ecstasia is one of the major complications of Kawasaki disease, what is it?
an aneurysm caused by overdilation of coronary artery
s/s of Kawasaki disease
(6)
- red eyes
- fever
- ring around the iris
- strawberry tongue
- nonblistering rash on the perineum
- joint pain
what are the medications for Kawasaki disease?
- IV globulins
- aspirin
what is Kawasaki diease?
acute systemic vasculitis that follow viral infections & toxic exposures
how are Tet spells relieved?
squatting position (bringing knees to chest)
which medication is used to keep PDA?
IV prostaglandin E
what are the s/s of hypoxemia r/t heart defects?
- cyanosis
- polycythemia
- clubbing
- squatting
- hypercyanotic episodes
what are the characteristics of asthma?
- chronic inflammatory disorder
- narrow airways
- hypersenstivity to stimuli/ irritants
what happens to the lungs among children with asthma?
- bronchial constriction
- alveolar hyperinflation
- air-trapping (unable to exhale properly)
- edema
- increased mucus secretion
what are the diagnostic tests for asthma?
- CXR
- PFT
- PEFR
what are the s/s for asthma?
- expiratory wheezing, crackles, or diminished
- dry cough
- sitting retractions
- prolonged expiration
- restlessness
- fatigue
- tachypnea
- cyanosis
- barrel chest
why do nurses need to avoid giving cold liquids to a pt w/ asthma?
avoid bronchospasms
what is the nursing care for a child w/ asthma?
- administer humidified O2
- high fowler’s
- monitor pulse ox
- maintain IV access (hydration, IV steroids)
what are the medications for asthma?
- steroids
- oxygen
- IV fluids
- bronchodilators (beta agonists & anticholinergics)
what is more important for patient and families to know about regulating asthma?
- check peak flow
- keep rescue inhaler
LTB is usually preceded by an upper respiratory infection
RSV most common
true
what is the primary cause of bronchiolitis?
RSV
RSV is most prevalent during the first 2 years of life
true
what is cystic fibrosis?
increased production of thick mucus in bronchioles and small intestines, & pancreatic and bile ducts
what is the etiology of CF?
inherited autosomal recessive trait from both parents
what is the role of pancreatic enzymes in the body?
they catabolize fats, carbohydrates & protein
what is the pathophysiology of CF?
- increased viscosity of secretions
- atelectasis
- clogged pancreatic ducts (–> absent enzymes)
what are the diagnostic tests for CF?
(6)
- sweat chloride test
- CXR
- prenatal DNA testing (from amniotic fluid)
- AXR (meconium ileus)
- PFT
- stool analysis (72 hours fecal fat)
how does a child with CF present?
- coughing
- dyspnea
- crackles
- cyanosis
- clubbing
- steatorrhea (frothy, foul smelling)
- low SpO2
how can a nurse care for a child with CF?
- provide high calories & high protein
- administer pancreatic enzymes (w/ meals)
- administer vitamins A, E, D, K (fat soluble)
- increase hydration
what are the medications for CF?
- mucolytics
- bronchodilators
- ABX
- pancreatic enzymes
- fat-soluble vitamins
proper education for families with a child with CF
- avoid respiratory illness & infection
- chest percussion
- postural drainage
- high calorie & high protein
- physical activity (loosens secretions)
- genetic counseling
what is the major cause of hospitalizations among infants?
bronchiolitis
what is bronchiolitis?
inflammation of bronchioles with edema & excess accumulation of mucus due to RSV
why does air trapping & atelectasis occur in bronchiolitis?
increased airway resistance from obstructed bronchioles
how is bronchiolitis spread?
contact with contaminated objects(droplet precautions must be in place)
what are the diagnostic procedures for bronchiolitis?
- nasopharyngeal swab
- CXR
what are the symptoms of bronchiolitis?
- worsening upper respiratory infections
- tachypnea
- retractions
- low-grade fever
- anorexia
- thick nasal secretions
- wheezing / crackles
how can a nurse care for a child with bronchiolitis?
- encourage feeding
- nasal suctioning PRN
- increase fluid intake
- daily weights (I&O)
- pulse ox
- humidified O2
- contact precautions
medications for bronchiolitis
- ABX
- fluids
- steroids
what is most important for families to know in caring for their child with bronchiolitis?
- use of bulb syringe
- notify HCP when anorexic or worsened breathing
what are the ages of a preschooler?
3-6 years old
what are the gross motor skills typically learned during the preschool years?
- rides tricycle
- up stairs alternating feet
- hop on one foot & alternate feet
- dress independently
- throws & catches a ball
what are fine motor skills preschoolers learn?
- lace shoes up
- use of scissors & pencils
- can draw cross, circle, diamond, & triangle
- count numbers
- write a few letters
what type of play are preschoolers engaged in?
associative play
imaginary friends are common among preschoolers
true
preschoolers are more socially aware with knowledge & less egocentric
true
which phase of Piaget are preschoolers in?
preoperational phase
Stage 2
what is a hallmark of preschooler’s cognitive development?
language (being able to express themselves sufficiently)
preschoolers cannot reason beyond the observable
true
literal language, not figurative
preschoolers have a lack of reversibility
true
which stage of Erikson’s are preschoolers in?
initiative vs. guilt
Stage 3
exercise autonomy, feeling guilty for unfulfilling tasks
what does the nurse tell a preschooler’s parent who is worried about their child’s stuttering and stammering
it is a normal characteristic of language development
treatment for hypertensive AKI
- anti-HTN
- limit fluids
- limit salt
manifestations of Wilms tumor
- aniridia
- HTN
- hematuria
- hemihypertrophy
- overgrowth syndrome (Beckwith-Wiedemann)
diagnostic procedures for Wilms tumor
- radiographic studies (x-ray)
- ABD U/S
- hematologic & biochem studies
- UA
why should nurses not palpate the protrusion in Wilms tumor?
to avoid rupturing the tumor
what is the treatment for Wilms tumor?
surgical removal of tumor, affected kidney, & adjacent adrenal gland
what is the triad for HUS?
- anemia
- thrombocytopenia
- renal failure
what are the lab results associated with HUS?
- decreased Hgb & Hct
- elevated BUN
- elevated Creatinine
- elevated reticulocyte
what is the nursing care for HUS?
(5)
- monitor I&O
- fluid replacement
- treat HTN
- provide seizure precautions
- enteral nutrition