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impetigo

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bacterial infection of skin

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causes of impetigo

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poor hygiene, infected bite, hot weather

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s/s of impetigo

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itchy, burning, honey-coloured crusted lesion, pus

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nursing for impetigo

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contact precautions, keep lesion open to air, daily clean, warm compress with saline to area, meds (antibiotics), hand hygiene

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s/s of lice

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itchy scalp

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nursing for lice

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meds (Pediculicide), fine tooth comb, daily clean, no sharing of items

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s/s of anemia

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pale, weak

hypochromic (less red than normal) and microcytic (smaller than normal) RBC, low hemoglobin + hemocrit

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nursing for anemia

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iron supplement

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what education for iron supplements?

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side effects: constipation, dark stools

give with fruit juice for max absorption, avoid giving with milk or antacids as decreases absorption

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hemophilia

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X linked recessive disorder that causes bleeding due to problems with factor involved in coagulation

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types of hemophilia

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A and B

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hemophilia A

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no Factor 8

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hemophilia B

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no Factor 9

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s/s of hemophilia

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bleeding, epistaxis/nosebleed, easy bruising

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nursing for hemophilia

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monitor for bleeding, replace factor, assess LOC due to increased risk of of cranial hemorrhage, avoid contact sports

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Von Willebrand’s Disease

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no von Willebrand factor causing bleeding of mucous membranes

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s/s of Von Willebrand’s Disease

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nosebleed, bleeding and bruising of gums, more menstrual bleeding

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risks of vomiting

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dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, metabolic alkalosis, aspiration pneumonia

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nursing for vomiting

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NPO, IV fluids

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risks of diarrhea

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dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, metabolic alkalosis

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nursing for constipation

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high fiber, more fluids, meds (enema, stool softeners, laxatives)

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cleft lip/palate

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due to failure of fusing of tissue or bone

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complications of cleft lip/palate

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speech impairment, otitis media

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cleft lip repair

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3-6 months

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cleft palate repair

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6-24 months

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nursing for cleft lip/palate

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assess ability to breathe, monitor I/O, daily weigh, milk should be directed to side/back of mouth, feed should be ESSR + small amounts, suction

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ESSR

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enlarge nipple, simulate sucking reflex, swallow, rest

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esophageal atresia

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food enters lungs due to problems with esophagus

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s/s of esophageal atresia

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3 C’s (coughing, choking, cyanosis)

frothy saliva, high RR

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nursing for esophageal atresia

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NPO, IV fluids, suction, supine, meds (antibiotics) as aspiration pneumonia possible

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Hirschsprung’s disease

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no ganglion cells in rectum which means that muscles in rectum cannot move stool out

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s/s of Hirschsprung’s disease

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abdominal distention, constipation

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s/s of Hirschsprung’s disease

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monitor for enterocolitis, low fiber/high cal/high protein diet, meds (stool softeners), rectal irrigation, NPO, daily weights

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enterocolitis

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inflammation of GI tract

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intussusception

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block in GI tract

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s/s of intussusception

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bile stained vomit, jelly-like stool, distended abdomen, sausage shaped mass in RUQ

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nursing for intussusception

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monitor for perforation, NGT, meds (antibiotics), IV fluids

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when intussusception cured?

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pass normal stool

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umbilical hernia

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bowel protrudes through opening in abdominal wall

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incarcerated hernia

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*MEDICAL EMERGENCY, intestine trapped and stops blood supply

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conjunctivitis

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eye infection

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causes of conjunctivitis

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bacterial, viral

*BOTH VERY CONTAGIOUS

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s/s of conjunctivitis

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redness, edema, discharge, burning

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nursing for conjunctivitis

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hang hygiene, meds (antibiotics, eye drops), no sharing of items, no school until 24 hrs post antibiotics administration, no eye makeup

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otitis media

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infection in middle ear

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causes of otitis media

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after resp infection, children

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how to prevent otitis media

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feed infant upright, breast feed for 6 months, avoid smoking, immunizations

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s/s of otitis media

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fever, ear pain, crying, no appetite, head rolling side to side, pulling on ear, ear drainage, red tympanic membrane

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pinna when giving meds for otitis media

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under 3 years: pinna down

over 3 years: pinna up

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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nursing for epistaxis

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do not lie pt down as risk of aspiration

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epiglottitis

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bacterial infection of epiglottis

*EMERGENCY as affects ability to breathe

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s/s of epiglottitis

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fever, red throat, painful swallowing, no cough, stridor, drooling, tripod position

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nursing for epiglottis

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patent airway, do not measure oral temp, NPO, do not leave child unattended, avoid supine position, meds (antibiotics, antipyretics), cool mist, *DO NOT TRY TO LOOK AT THROAT OR TAKE CULTURE AS CAN CAUSE SPASM THAT BLOCKS AIRWAY

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tripod position

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hunched over in chair

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respiratory syncytial virus/RSV causes

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affects ciliated cells so increased mucus production and causes respiratory infections

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s/s of RSV

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flu-like symptoms

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nursing for RSV

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contact precautions, patent airway, cool O2, suction, meds (antivirals, antipyretics), IV fluids

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CF

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no cure, autosomal recessive trait that causes thick secretions in lungs

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s/s of CF

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frothy stools, very high concentration of salt in sweat, SOB

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nursing for CF

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meds (antibiotics), chest physiotherapy, huff cough, bronchodilators, O2, high cal/protein/fat, monitor stools, pancreatic enzyme replacement within 30 min of eating, salt replacement

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when can chest physiotherapy not be done?

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after eating

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risk of SIDS

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prone sleep position, overheating, co-sleeping, mother who abused substances while pregnant, excessive sheets in bed, baby exposure to smoke

64
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incidence of SIDS lower in

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breastfed babies

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atrial septal defect

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opening between atria so oxygenated blood goes to right side of heart

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s/s of atrial septal defect

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low BP, high HR, pale

67
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atrioventricular

canal defect

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seen in Down syndrome, incomplete fusion of endocarditis

68
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s/s of atrioventricular

canal defect

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murmur,

decreased CO

69
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patent ductus

arteriosus

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shunt connecting aorta + pulmonary

artery does not close

70
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s/s of patent ductus

arteriosus

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murmur, decreased CO

71
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prone position

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how i sleep LOL

72
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ventricular septal defect

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open between left and right ventricles

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s/s of ventricular septal defect

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murmur

74
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aortic stenosis

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narrowing of aortic value affecting flow of blood from left ventricle to aorta causing LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY

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s/s of aortic stenosis

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murmur, decreased CO, chest pain

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coarction of aorta

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narrowing near ductus arteriosus

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s/s of coarction of aorta

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bp higher systolic than diastolic, cool lower extremities, decreased CO,

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pulmonary stenosis

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narrowing at pulmonary artery causing RIGHT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY

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s/s of pulmonary stenosis

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murmur, decreased CO, cyanosis at birth

80
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complication of pulmonary stenosis

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pulmonary atresia

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Tetralogy of Fallot

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baby’s heart doesn’t form correctly

82
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s/s of Tetralogy of Fallot

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murmur, clubbing, cyanosis at birth

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tricuspid atresia

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tricuspid valve does not develop causing unoxygenated and oxygenated blood

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s/s of tricuspid atresia

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clubbing, SOB

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transposition of

great arteries

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two main arteries leaving the heart are reversed (pulmonary artery and aorta)

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s/s of transposition of

great arteries

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cyanosis at birth, cardiomegaly

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rheumatic fever

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autoimmune disease affecting connective tissue of heart, CNS, etc.

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s/s of rheumatic fever

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chorea/involuntary movement of face, fever, carditis/inflammation of mitral valve, red lesions on trunk

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nursing for rheumatic fever

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meds (antibiotics, pain, anti-inflammatories), seizure precautions if chorea, ask about recent sore throat

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complication of rheumatic fever

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rheumatic heart disease

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cause of rheumatic fever

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untreated strep or scarlet fever

92
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Kawasaki Disease

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immune disease

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complication of Kawasaki Disease

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aneurysms

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s/s of Kawasaki Disease

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fever, red throat, cracked lips, peeling skin

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nursing for Kawasaki Disease

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monitor for fever, assess skin due to peeling, soft food diet, ROM exercises, meds (aspirin)

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s/s of nephrotic syndrome

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weight gain, edema, low urine output, hypertension

protein in the urine, low blood albumin levels

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enuresis

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pt cannot control bladder

98
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crytorchidism

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testes fail to descend into scrotum

99
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epispadias + hypospadias

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defect of the urethra where the tube not fully formed and urine comes out of a different location in boys

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cerebral palsy

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impaired movement due to problems in extrapyramidal system

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s/s of cerebral palsy

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stiff muscles, delayed milestones, affects posture, seizures

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nursing for cerebral palsy

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PT/OT, speech therapy, mobility devices, *interact with child based on developmental level , safe environment with seizure precautions, upright after meals

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increased ICP

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Macewen’s sign: cracked pot sound on head, setting sun sign: sclera shows above iris, increased head circumference, bump on fontanel

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nursing for increased ICP

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patent airway, O2, no stress environment, seizure precautions, NPO, meds (Tylenol, anticonvulsants, osmotic diuretic, antibiotics), monitor for any drainage

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s/s of brainstem injury

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high RR, high HR, unequal pupils

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nursing for autism

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safe, consistent routine

107
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neural tube defects

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neural tubes fail to close

108
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examples of neural tube defects

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spina bifida, meningocele, myelomeningocele

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nursing for neural tube defects

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dressing changes, neuro status, monitor ICP, monitor for infections, meds (antibiotics), prone position, prep for surgery

110
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hydrocephalus

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increased CSF due to tumour

111
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s/s of hydrocephalus

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same as increased ICP

Macewen’s sign: cracked pot sound on head, setting sun sign: sclera shows above iris, increased head circumference, bump on fontanel

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nursing for hydrocephalus

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shunt to drain CSF accumulation

113
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dysplasia of the hip

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femur not in proper place

114
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s/s of dysplasia of the hip

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hard to move hip, shortening of limb on affected side, Ortolani click/hip click

115
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nursing for dysplasia of the hip

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Pavlik harness

116
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s/s of measles

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fever, 3 C’s (coughing, choking, cyanosis), *RASH ON FACE ONLY Koplik’s spots: spots before measles rash occur

117
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nursing for measles

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droplet + contact, cool mist, meds (antipyretics)

118
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s/s of German measles

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fever, *BODY RASH, rash on soft palate

119
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nursing for German measles

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*AIRBONE + droplet + contact, meds (antipyretics)

120
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cause of measles

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viral

121
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s/s of chickenpox

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fever, rash on body,

122
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nursing for chickenpox

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airbone + droplet + contact, acyclovir

123
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cause of chickenpox

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viral

124
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pertussis/Whooping cough

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whooping cough, high RR

125
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nursing for pertussis/Whooping cough

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airbone + droplet + contact, reduce rritants, suction O2 with humidity

126
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do infants have maternal immunity to pertussis?

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no

127
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honey with infants

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not pt under 1 yr due to risk of botulism which causes muscle paralysis

128
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infant nutrition

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B-6 months: only breastfeeding
4-6 months: solid food
*start with
1 year: cow’s milk

129
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how many days between food to check for allergies?

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5-7 days

130
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when starting solid food, what to start out with?

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iron fortified cereal

131
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immunizations

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1 month: Hep B

2 months: polio, diphtheria + tetanus + acellular pertussis /DTAP, haemophilus influenzae
Type B/HiB, pneumococcal/PCV, rotavirus/RV

4 months: same as 2 months

6 months: polio, DTaP, HiB, PCV, RV, Hep B

12-15 months: HiB, PCV, MMR, Hep A

15-18 months: DTaP

18-33 months: Hep A

4-6 yrs: IPV, DTaP, MMR, chickenpox

11-12 yrs: MMR, TDAP (instead has acellular pertussis adolescent), meningococcal, HPV

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