Brain Matter
Which nervous system consists of the cranial nerves and the spinal nerves?
Peripheral Nervous System
A school-aged child presents in the pediatric clinic with a parent who states, “My child complains of a stomach ache almost every day before school.” Which mental health disorder should the nurse assess this child for based on the current data?
Anxiety
Assessing for speech delays should be implemented when the child has this reoccurring disorder?
Otitis Media
A mother reports to the nurse that her child has been feeling hot, has an increased appetite, and has been losing weight. The nurse suspects that the child may have an issue with what endocrine gland?
Thyroid
When the preschooler is using all of his or her attention to complete a task and does not respond to his or her name being called by a caregiver, it is known as ________ .
Selective attention
Infants are born with some intact sensory organs and some that mature over time. Which is NOT considered intact at birth?
Visual acuity
What disorder is it when the child should be given a private hospital room and be rewarded when positive interactions with people are noted?
Autism
What medication should the nurse plan to administer to decrease the risk of eye infection for a newborn?
Erythromycin eye drops
This gland is located by the kidneys.
Adrenal
The toddler has been diagnosed with what disorder where eating leafy green will help?
Anemia
“I have a student who often just stares at me for 15 seconds after being asked a question; then the student blinks and asks me to repeat the question. Should I be concerned?” What disorder does the child likely have?
Absent seizures
The nurse is providing care to an adolescent patient who is diagnosed with anorexia and is experiencing an imbalance of potassium. What is a priority assessment for this patient?
Cardiac function
At what age does an infant acquire the level of visual acuity needed to recognize a face?
3 months
Restricting branched chain amino acids or higher protein foods should help reduce symptoms of this disorder?
Maple Syrup Urine Disease
According to Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, the teen is in which phase of development?
Identity vs role confusion
Child enters the ED with bluish discoloration around the gums. What is this symptom associated with?
Lead poisoning
Which classification of medication should the nurse be prepared to teach the family of a child who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia?
Neuroleptic
Abnormal alignment of the eyes that interferes with binocular vision is known as what visual impairment?
Strabismus
A 5-year-old child with a history of hypopituitarism presents with complaints of right hip and leg pain. Which prescribed medication for the diagnosis should the nurse identify as the cause for the current symptoms?
Daily growth hormone
Which developmental stage is characterized by a slower, steadier pattern of growth and development?
School age
An infant is admitted with an enlarged head circumference, bulging fontanelles, and sunset eyes. Which neurological condition does the nurse suspect?
Hydrocephalus
An adolescent is in the clinic and the nurse notices lanugo. What Diagnosis might the nurse expect?
Anorexia nervosa
What visual testing is used for preschool-aged children?
LEA symbol chart
The child’s body has a musty odor related to not following the diet prescribed for this diagnosis given shortly after birth.
PKU
At what age does an infant triple their birth weight?
12 months