Hematology
Cardiac
End of Life
Oncology
Miscellaneous
100

An autosomal recessive genetic disorder that causes the body to replace normal hemoglobin with ones that are "sickled" 

What is Sickle Cell Disease 

100

An infection of the inner lining of the heart and the valves that can enter the bloodstream.

What is endocarditis 

(Antibiotics to prevent in high risk patients) 

100

What is palliative care? 

interprofessional approach that focuses on improving quality of life rather than prolonging life when cures are not possible. Focus is on control of managing the client’s manifestations and offering supportive care.

100

Usually unilateral

Tumor in the kidneys or abdomen 

Metastasis is rare 

What is Wilm's tumor 

100

Causes of anemia in children 

Poor dietary intake of iron rich foods

excessive milk consumption

blood loss

heavy menses

200

Deficiency in factor IX

Less common that the other form 

Referred to as Christmas Disease 

What is Hemophilia B 

200

What are risk factors for dyslipidemia  


Family history

Genetics 

Obesity 

Medications 

Lack of exercise 

200

Name the stage of grief: 

Have little to no concept of death

Mirror parental emotions

React in response to the changes

Can regress to an earlier behavior 

What is the infant/Toddler stage of grief 

200

Name 2 signs of Leukemia

  • Low-grade fever
  • Pallor
  • Increased bruising and petechiae
  • Listlessness
  • Enlarged liver, lymph nodes, and joints
  • Abdominal, leg, and joint pain
  • Headache
  • Vomiting and anorexia
  • Unsteady gait 
  • Pain
  • Enlarged kidneys and testicles
  • Manifestations of increased intracranial pressure 
200

Typically occurs about 2-6 weeks after a Strep infection Present with fever, swollen/painful joints, and rash 

What is Rheumatic fever 

300

Inherited Disease in which blood does not clot appropriately 

What is von Willebrand's disease 

300

Acute systemic vasculitis resolves in less than 8 weeks

Also known as Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome

The cause is unknown but always in children 

3 Phases: Acute, Subacute, and Convalescent


What is Kawasaki Disease 

300

Name this stage of grief 

  • Start to respond to logical or factual explanations.
  • Begin to have an adult concept of death (inevitable, irreversible, universal)
  • Experience fear of the disease process, death process, the unknown, and loss of control.
  • Fear often displayed through uncooperative behavior.
  • Can be curious about funeral services and what happens to the body after death.

What is the School-Age child 

300

This type of cancer is usually found in the long bones 

Usually found in adolescence 

Usually c/o bone pain, weakness, swelling, anemia and fever 

What is osteosarcoma 

300

The most common type of anemia worldwide 

Iron deficiency anemia 

400

Deficiency of factor VIII (Factor 8) 

80% of the cases 

Referred to as the "classic" type 

What is Hemophilia A 

400
  • Irritability
  • Red eyes without drainage
  • Bright red, chapped lips
  • Strawberry tongue with white coating or red bumps on the posterior aspect
  • Red oral mucous membranes with inflammation including the pharynx
  • Swelling of hand and feet with red palms and soles
  • Nonblistering rash
  • Bilateral joint pain
  • Enlarged lymph nodes
  • Desquamation of the perineum
  • Cervical lymphadenopathy
  • Cardiac manifestations: Myocarditis, decreased left ventricular function, pericardial effusion, and mitral regurgitation

What are s/s of Kawasaki's Disease 

400

Name this stage of grief 

Egocentric thinking 

Magical thinking (can think death is their fault) 

Think that death is temporary 

What is preschool stage of grief

400

Side effects of chemotherapy 

(name 2)

Skin breakdown 

Oral ulcers 

Hair loss 

Pain 

Loss of appetite 

Bone marrow suppression 

400

The side of the heart that has the highest pressure???? 

The left side (fighting against the body's blood pressure) 

500

Interventions for a epistaxis 

  • Have the child sit up with the head tilted slightly forward to prevent aspiration of blood. QS
  • Apply pressure to the lower nose with the thumb and forefinger for at least 10 min.
  • Do not pack cotton or tissue into the nostril or ask the child to blow their nose because this could displace the clot. Encourage the child to breathe through their mouth while pressure is being applied to their nose to control the bleeding.
  • Apply ice across the bridge of the nose if bleeding continues.
500

The 4 defects found in Tetralogy of Fallot 

Pulmonic stenosis 

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) 

Overriding aorta 

Right ventricular hypertrophy 


500

What are the factors affecting the grieving process? (name 2) 

  • Interpersonal relationships and social support networks
  • Type and significance of loss
  • Culture and ethnicity
  • Spiritual and religious beliefs and practices
  • Prior experience with loss
  • Socioeconomic status
500

A group of malignancies that affect the bone marrow and lymphatic system 

Peak onset is between 2 and 5 

WBCs typically become neoplastic (abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells that form a neoplasm/tumor) 

What is leukemia (two types AML and ALL) 

500

Administration concerns when giving oral iron

Give 1 hr before or 2 hr after milk, tea, or antacid to prevent decreased absorption.

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