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Pediatrics Final Review Flashcards

1
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What is a main concern for newborns especially preemies

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breathing

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2
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What are complications of being a premature infant

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lungs aren’t developed
low surfactant
delayed growth

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3
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What is normal gestation

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37-42 weeks

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4
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What qualifies as a premature birth

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before 37 weeks

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5
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what qualifies as a post term birth

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after 42 weeks

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6
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what are some causes of small for gestation age (SGA)

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smoking

intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

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7
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causes of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

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fetus doesn’t get nutrients and O2 needed

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8
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To avoid SIDS how should an infant be placed

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side or back

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9
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In premature infants, what is lacking in their lungs

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surfactant

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10
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If a mom has gestational diabetes, what will be most likely seen in an infant

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LGA- big baby

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11
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What blood tests is commonly done to rule out spina bifida and Down’s syndrome

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Alfa Feto Protein

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12
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What are symptoms of hip dysplasia

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extra gluteal folds

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13
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What is a symptom of esophageal atresia

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vomiting, coughing

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14
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What is the nurse’s priority with esophageal atresia

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aspiration

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15
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What is the main concern in a child with cleft lip and palate

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eating

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16
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how does the nurse assess for cleft palate

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feel top of mouth for hole

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17
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What is hydrocephalus

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too much CSF in skull

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18
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What are nursing actions in a child with hydrocephalus

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measure head circumference

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19
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What is spina bifida

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spinal column didn’t close

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20
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What is meningocele

A

meninges come out

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21
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What is myelomeningocele

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meninges and spinal cord come out

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22
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what are the main concerns with myelomeningocele

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nerve damage

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23
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What is epispadius

A

urethra is on top of penis

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24
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What is imperforate anus

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anus doesn’t go all the way through

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25
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What is the most common heart defect

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Ventricular septal defect - hole between ventricles

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26
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What is tetralogy of fallot

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pulmonary stenosis
overriding aorta
ventricular septal defect
right sided ventricular hypertrophy

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27
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What are symptoms of tetralogy of fallot

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TET spell or squat

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28
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What is coarctation of the aorta

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narrowing of aorta

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29
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What is a patent ductus arteriosus

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opening from pulmonary artery to aorta

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30
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What is the best way to keep track of physical growth of a child

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growth chart

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31
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When should an infan’t vital sings be assessed

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when they are calm

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32
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what is a chief complaint

A

reason for visiting hospital

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33
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what is the best environment to interview an adolescent

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away from parent

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34
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When giving instructions-who should the nurse address

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child and parent

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35
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What is rooming in and how does it benefit the child

A

parent sleeps in child room

relieves anxiety

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36
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When does discharge planning start

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when patient is admitted

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37
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What is the best way to determine a young child’s pain level

A

faces scale

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38
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What advice does the nurse give to a new parent to prevent SIDS

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put baby on back or side

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39
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After feeding an infant, even a tube feeding, what should be done

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burp and put upright

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40
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What kind of restraints could be used after cleft palate surgery for any time the child should not tough his fact

A

elbow restraint

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41
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What is the best way to make sure a gastric tube is in the correct place

A

Aspiration

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42
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What site is best to administer an IM injection to an infant

A

vastus lateralis

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43
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What is infiltration of an IV

A

not in the vein- swelling

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44
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Most often, how are doses of pediatric medications determined

A

weight in KG

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45
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How does chronic illness affect development

A

developmental and growth delays

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46
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Which types of development are effected

A

mental and physical

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47
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Does chronic illness affect growth

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Yes

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48
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Give examples of common chronic diseases of childhood

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cystic fibrosis, cancer, down’s syndrome, Type 1 diabetes

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49
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When taking care of chronically ill children, what is the best strategy when making nursing assignments

A

consistent - same nurse

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50
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What are common reactions of parents to chronically ill children

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over protective, denial, rejection

51
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What are symptoms of sexual abuse

A

aches and pains, GI upset, nightmares, aggression

52
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What is psychological abuse

A

emotional abuse

53
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What is the punishment if a nurse fails to report abuse

A

go to jail, license revoked

54
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What is munchausen by proxy

A

caregiver induces symptoms in child to gain attention

55
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What are symptoms of shaken baby syndrome

A

increased ICP, high-pitched cry, blindness

56
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What is anticipatory grief

A

grief starts when child is diagnosed - expect child to pass

57
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If a family appears to be of a different culture how should a nurse address their preference for care of their dying child

A

Ask if they have any rituals

58
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If a child expresses concern about dying, how should the nurse handle this

A

have them talk about it

59
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What age group can first grasp that death is final

A

school age 8-9

60
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If a child has seizures, when is a seizure an emergency

A

lasts longer than 30 min - status epilepticus

61
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What is done for status epilepticus

A

immediate medical attention - ER

give benzodiazapines

62
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What are some teaching tips for a child taking seizure meds

A

Don’t stop taking- might relapse

63
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What are symptoms of otitis media

A

shakes head, pulls at ear, fever, pain

64
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Why is a young child more prone to otitis media

A

eustachian tube is shorter and wider

65
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What are signs of increased ICP

A

high pitched cry, bulging fontanel

66
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What is asthma triggered by

A

exercise, pollen, allergens

67
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What are symptoms of asthma

A

dry hacking cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing

68
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What are symptoms of cystic fibrosis

A

cough, lung infection, can’t gain weight, fattty stools

69
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What is cystic fibrosis

A

thick mucus in lungs

70
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What is a barrel chest

A

chest is as wide as is thick

71
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What are clubbed fingers

A

nails are round because of lack of O2

72
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Best thing to start with after a tonsillectomy

A

ice chips

73
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What medication is commonly used for acute asthma attach

A

albuterol

74
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What class albuterol belong to

A

Adrenergic bronchodilator

75
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Describe what is going on in CHF

A

inadequate emptying of heart, increased venous volume

76
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What medications are commonly given for CHF

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cardiac glycoside, ACE inhibitor, diuretic

77
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What is hemophilia

A

bleeding everywhere

78
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What is sickle cell anemia

A

RBC’s get hard and sickled

79
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What is Digoxin

A

cardiac glycoside

80
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What are some nursing implications before giving Digoxin

A

take apical pulse

81
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What is furosemide

A

loop diuretic

82
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What are nursing implications before giving furosemide

A

give in morning, check potassium levels

83
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What is a common treatment for iron deficiency anemia

A

Give Iron

84
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What vitamin helps Fe absorb

A

Vitamin C

85
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What is leukemia

A

WBC cancer- uncontrolled reproduction of deformed WBC

86
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Which type of leukemia is most common in children

A

acute lymphocytic leukemia

87
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What are symptoms of leukemia

A

Biggest: risk for infection

anemia, bleeding

88
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What is the definitive diagnosis for leukemia

A

Bone marrow biopsy

89
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What are symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis

A

drowsiness, flushed, fruit-smelled, dry skin

90
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What are symptoms of an insulin reaction

A

cold, clammy, sweaty, lethargic, weak, blurred

91
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What are the general symptoms of diabetes mellitus

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polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia

92
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What are symptoms of appendicitis

A

pain in RL quadrant- gets worse with movement

93
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What is aganglionic megacolon

A

nerves to colon die and poop is backed up

94
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What are symptoms of aganglionic megacolon

A

constipation, don’t poop, fecal vomiting

95
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What is pyloric stenosis

A

pyloric sphincter is stenosed

96
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What are symptoms of pyloric stenosis

A

projectile vomiting, sour smell, dehydration

97
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What class of meds should be given to a child infected with pinworms

A

anthelmic

98
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Wha tare teaching tips to avoid UTI

A

change underwear, wipe front to back

99
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What is done to definitively confirm a UTI

A

clean catch of urine

100
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What is pyelonephritis

A

UTI gests to kidneys

101
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What is glomerulonephritis

A

allergic reaction to Strep

102
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What are symptoms of golmerulonephritis

A

grossly bloody urine

103
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What is cryptorchidism

A

testis don’t descend

104
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How is cryptorchidism assessed

A

feel and look

105
Q

What is infection of the bone called

A

osteomyelitis

106
Q

What must be assessed when a cast or any orthopedic device is used

A 
Pain
Pulse
Pallor
Paresthesia
paralysis
107
Q

What is Legg calve perthes disease

A

aseptic nevrosis of head of femur

108
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What is a complete vs incomplete fracture

A

complete: bone breaks completely
incomplete: bone isn’t all the way broken

109
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Name 2 incomplete fractures

A

greenstick and buckle

110
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What are rules of care when caring for a child in skeletal traction

A

don’t get up, weights off floor, don’t take off, traction & ounterweight presant

111
Q

What type of disease is carried by a tick

A

lymes disease

112
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What are symptoms of lymes disease

A

bulls eye rash

113
Q

What is the process of removing dead tissue from a wound or burn

A

debridement

114
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What is priority when taking care of a child with a burn

A

breathing

pain management

115
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What is thrush

A

fungal infection in mouth

116
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What are symptoms of thrush

A

cottage cheese looking spots on tongue

117
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What is thrush caused by

A

candidias - fungal infection

118
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What is a macule

A

flat small spot

119
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What is a papule

A

small raised bump

120
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What is a vesicle

A

fluid filled

121
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What is a pustule

A

pus filled

122
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What is the main cause of anorexia nervosa

A

person wants to be in charge

123
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What is treatment for anorexia

A

psychotherapy, small meals

124
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What are symptoms of ADHD

A

limited attention, hyperactivity

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