Peds exam 3 Flashcards
First signs of hematologic disorder or cancer in children?
Skin color changes such as pallor, bruising, and flushing are often the first signs that a problem is developing
-change in mental status (lethargy) can indicate low hemoglobin levels
Physical examination of the child with a hematologic or neoplastic disorder includes what?
inspection and observation
palpation
auscultation
general appearance and observation of child with disorder of altered cellular regulation
-thin, frail appearance
-asymmetry of body parts
-altered consciousness
-child’s response to stimuli
-bleeding gums or pale mucous membranes
-assess for rectal bleeding or vaginal discharge
-pallor in nail beds, palms, and soles
-clubbing of fingers
-assess urinary output
-assess vital signs
-assess conjunctiva
Auscultation for children with altered cellular regulation
assess for any adventitious breath sounds or heart murmurs
-assess rate, rhythms, tone
-listen to bowel sounds
Palpation with altered cellular regulation disorders
Measure BP (may change with alterations in blood volume)
Measure peripheral pulses
Assess capillary refill (may be prolonged)
Palpate lymph nodes
Palpate abdomen for splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, tenderness
Assess for swelling in any parts of the body
Assess skin temp
Assess skin elasticity (turgor)
Assess if joints are tender and if ROM is limited
Common medical treatments for cancer and altered cellular regulation disorders
Blood transfusion
Leukapheresis- Removal of the blood to collect specific blood cells. The remaining blood is returned to the body.
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Supplemental oxygen
Biopsy
Splenectomy
surgical removal of tumor
Radiation
Central venous catheter
Implanted port
Benefit to acupuncture
may help to decrease nausea, vomiting, and aversion to chemotherapy.
Adverse effects of radiation therapy vs chemotherapy
radiation therapy:
include
-FATIGUE,
-nausea, vomiting,
-oral mucositis,
-myelosuppression- A condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets., and
-ALTERATIONS OF SKIN INTEGRITY at the site of irradiation
chemotherapy:
-immunosuppression –>infection, myelosuppression,
-nausea, vomiting,
-CONSTIPATION,
-oral mucositis,
-ALOPECIA, and
-PAIN
Hemopoietic stem cell transplant indications
(cases when performed)
leukemias, lymphomas, sickle cell disease, aplastic anemia, thalassemia
hemopoietic stem cell transplant considerations (what to maintain, provide, avoid)
Maintain medical asepsis and isolation (prevents infection)
Provide good oral care
Avoid rectal temps or suppositories
indications for radiation therapy (4)
before or after surgical resection
leukemia
lymphoma
solid tumors
a-fetoprotein (AFP)
-where produced
-decreased levels by what age
-elevated in what cases
-determines what
produced by fetal liver and yolk sac
decreases to very low levels by age one
-usually elevated in Hodgkin disease and other cancers
-determines tumor burden
Urine catecholamines (VMA, HVA)
-diagnosis for what
-involves what?
-levels altered by what?
catabolism of catecholamines causes elevated levels in the urine
-Diagnosis of neuroblastoma
-involves 24-hour urine collection
-levels may be altered with certain foods and vigorous exercise
MRI in evaluating cancer
can identify extent of tumor or metastatic spread
CT in evaluating cancer
can identify location of tumor or metastasis
Ultrasound in evaluating cancer
identify tumor presence, especially in abdomen or kidney
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
evaluation for leukemia or metastasis of other cancers in bone marrow
Bone scan
identifies metastasis of bone
chest x-ray use
identifies tumor or metastasis in the thorax
*x-ray is mainly used to monitor cancer
Anemia
is a condition in which the level of RBCs is lower than the age-appropriate normal value. Anemia may develop as a result of decreased production of RBCs or loss and destruction of RBCs.
What can cause anemia?
related to lack of dietary intake of the nutrients needed to produce the cells, alterations in the cell structure, or malfunctioning tissues (e.g., bone marrow), toxin exposure, medication, trauma
Anemias related to nutritional deficiency
-may be related to what?
iron deficiency,
folic acid deficiency, and
pernicious anemia
-maybe related to food dislikes or malabsorption issues
Anemia related to toxin exposure
example is lead poisoning
Hemolytic anemia
Anemia caused by the alteration or destruction of the RBCs
Types of hemolytic anemia
sickle cell disease
thalassemia
Therapeutic management of iron deficiency anemia
iron supplements (ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate)
4 to 6mg/day
-take with vitamin c
-teeth staining
-dark stools
Blood transfusions if anemia is severe
Monitor labs
sickle cell disease pathophysiology
RBCs sickle and clump together—>preventing blood flow to tissues in the area. The sickled shaped cells can’t pass through the capillaries and venules of the circulatory system–>local tissue hypoxia, ischemia
sickle cell disease therapeutic management
Manage pain (PCA if appropriate)
NSAIDs
hydration
prevent infection (prophylactic antibiotics, immunizations)
supplemental oxygen
possible blood transfusion
manage stress
What medication should not be given to patients with sickle cell crisis?
meperidine (Demerol)
first sign of sickle cell crisis?
pain
nursing interventions to prevent sickle cell crisis (4)
Managing pain, stress
immunizations, prophylactic antibiotics
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) value monitoring
platelets
surgery care for patient with ITP
make sure to monitor surgery sites for bleeding
signs of brain tumor
headache
altered mental status
hypertension
increased intracranial pressure
blown pupils
Delaying cord clamping
helps with iron deficiency
administering intravenous immunoglobin
hydration
watch for adverse reactions
physical assessment before administration
vital signs
stay with them for first 30 minutes
monitor for dehydration throughout administration
Therapeutic effect of immunoglobin G
hydration should improve throughout administration
HIV medications
what to educate about
MOA
educate about compliance
Helps prevent infection and spread
SLE testing
test for ANA (antinuclear antibody) presence (blood test)
Managing Myasthenia Gravis
preventing infection is important
Signs of food allergy
anaphylactic shock
rash, hives
diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, bloating, nausea
congestion, swelling of tongue or throat, runny nose, cough, wheezing, asthma
what medication to have on hand for food allergies?
epipen
Benadryl
signs of endocrine disorder
what is important
growth issues
look at health history/exams
*health history is important
growth hormone production occurs where?
pituitary gland
Dwarfism
Condition caused by insufficient growth hormone in childhood
too much growth hormone
gigantism
interventions for Addison’s
talk to school about IEP (allowing bathroom breaks)
give fluids
An Individualized Education Program is a legal document under United States law that is developed for each public school child in the U.S. who needs special education. It is created through a team of the child’s parent and district personnel who are knowledgeable about the child’s needs.
congenital hypothyroidism s/s
constipation,
weight gain,
not thriving,
fatigue
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congenital hypothyroidism interventions
promote growth
education
rest breaks
make sure environment is good
Signs of adrenal crisis
Confusion, abdominal pain, dehydration, low BP, high fever, rapid heart and breathing rate, nausea vomiting
managing adrenal crisis
education
corticosteroid use
developmental issues related to diabetes
education
educate child and parents about adherence and health promotion
education for diabetes
diet
carb counting
how to administer insulin/where to administer insulin
risk for complications (DKA, infection)
primitive vs protective reflexes
considerations with casts- what to make sure
make sure to reposition
Metatarsus adductus activity
encourage ROM
-prevent injury to other joints
developmental dysplasia of the hip
check gluteal folds
Dev hip dysplasia- pelvis drops when hip raised, thigh and gluteal folds asymmetrical, knee height is unequal, Barlow and Ortollani test positive
Rickets
lack of vitamin D
soft bones
Darker pigmented skin