Growth and Development
At what age does a child typically begin to walk independently?
What is 12 months?
This is the most common cause of hospitalization in infants.
What is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)?
This condition presents with projectile vomiting in infants
What is pyloric stenosis?
This disease presents with Koplik spots.
What is measles?
A child with dehydration is receiving IV fluids. Which assessment finding indicates improvement?
What is increased urine output?
This age group is most associated with separation anxiety.
What is infancy (6–18 months)?
The hallmark sign of croup is this type of cough.
What is a barking cough?
The best initial feeding for infants is this.
What is breast milk?
This illness causes a “strawberry tongue.”
What is scarlet fever?
A child with nephrotic syndrome has generalized edema. What is the priority nursing action?
What is monitor daily weight?
A toddler refusing food and saying “no” is demonstrating this developmental stage.
What is autonomy vs. shame/doubt?
This respiratory condition presents with wheezing and is treated with bronchodilators.
What is asthma?
A child with dehydration may show this early sign.
What is tachycardia?
This isolation precaution is used for RSV.
What is contact precautions
A child with tetralogy of Fallot becomes cyanotic during crying. What should the nurse do first?
What is place the child in a knee-to-chest position?
At what age should a child be able to stack 6 blocks?
What is 2 years old?
This is a late and dangerous sign of respiratory distress in children.
What is bradypnea or decreased respiratory effort?
This electrolyte imbalance is common with vomiting. (Think ABGs)
What is metabolic alkalosis?
What is the priority action when a child is actively having a seizure?
What is protect the airway and turn the child on their side?
A 6-year-old with Type 1 Diabetes presents with fruity breath, deep rapid respirations (Kussmaul), and blood glucose of 450 mg/dL.
What is the priority nursing intervention?
What is initiate IV fluids?
This is the priority developmental task of adolescence.
What is identity vs. role confusion?
Priority intervention for a child with epiglottitis
What is do NOT examine throat & prepare for airway management?
A 2-year-old is brought to the emergency department with intermittent abdominal pain, drawing knees to chest, and episodes of vomiting. The parent reports the child has had bloody, mucus-like stools.
Which nursing action is the priority?
What is prepare the child for an air enema and notify the provider immediately?
Priority symptom requiring immediate action in meningitis.
What is nuchal rigidity or decreased LOC?
A 3-year-old is admitted with severe dehydration from gastroenteritis. The child is now lethargic, has sunken eyes, delayed capillary refill, and suddenly develops irregular respirations and a decreasing level of consciousness.
What type of shock is this child experiencing?
What is hypovolemic shock?