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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
Slippage of femoral head at the epiphyseal plate. This is an emergency
True or False?
CF patients should not be roomed with other CF patients?
True
Moro reflex disappears at
Startle reflex dissapears at
6 months
4 months
True or False
Children with iron deficiency anemia experiences pica?
True
Why constipation causes UTI?
Stool in intestines prevents complete emptying of the bladder
True or False
Benzodiazepines like lorazepam is only checked by one nurse
False.
This is a high alert medication. It must be double checked with another nurse
Can you administer iron with chocolate?
No. Because it contains caffeine which decreases absorption of iron
Retinal hemorrhages
Vomiting and fussy for 24 hours
Circular bruises on his back
These are characteristics of what syndrome?
Shaken baby syndrome
Can you administer varicella in the immunosuppresed client who is receiving chemotherapy for leukemia?
Yes
Drug of choice for varicella?
Acyclovir
Unequal pupils indicates
Increased ICP
Cleaning solution went to the eyes, how many minutes to irrigate?
At least 20 minutes
True or False
Patients with CF should NOT be separated with others who have CF
False! Regardless of respiratory results they should be separated from other CF to prevent droplef Transmission of CF pathogens
Surfactant
Is the first med used for infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome
True or False
Bed wetting may be due to immature bladder and deep sleep patterns
True
