Chapter 23
Which type of cerebral palsy involves movement of voluntary muscles result in jerky motions
Spastic
Which condition is treated with the following:
•Isolation-Droplet
•IV Fluids
•VS/neuro checks
•Monitor ICP
•Prevent seizures
•Seizure precautions
•Antibiotics
•Dimly lit room
•Assess for petechiae
Notify MD
What is Meningitis
Which condition is associated with the following symptoms?
▪Asymmetry of the back while the child bend forward
▪Prominent scapula
▪One shoulder higher than the other
▪Protruding hip
▪One arm appears longer
What is Scoliosis
What is the treatment for a sprain ankle?
What is RICE
Nursing care of a child in traction or cast include assessing peripheral pulse rate and quality, color, cap refill, warmth, and movement and sensation of affected extremity. What are these checks called?
What is Neurovascular Checks
Which condition is associated with the treatment plan of removal of the eye, chemotherapy, and radiation?
What is Retinoblastoma
What condition is associated with the following signs and symptoms in older children?
1. Speaking in monotone
2. Need for repeated conversation
3. Speaking loudly for situation
What is Hearing Impairment
Which condition is associate with the following signs and symptoms?
1. Increased blood pressure
2. Decreased pulse, respiration, and temperature
What is ICP
Which complication can occur due to a tight cast, constrictive dressing, or blood/fluid accumulation within the muscle compartment?
What is Compartment Syndrome
Which condition is associated with the these symptoms:
•Hypertrophy of calf muscles
•Weakness
•Clumsiness
•Gower’s maneuver
What is Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy
Which condition would you educate parents to avoid all aspirin products during any viral illness?
What is Reye's Syndrome
Which condition results in seizure activity after a rapid rise in temperature usually greater than 102 F?
What is Febrile Seizure
What is the treatment plan for a child with scoliosis that has a 20-40 degrees curvature?
What is Milwaukee or Boston brace
Pain from this condition is caused from exudate (pus) that collects under the marrow and cortex of the bone
What is Osteomyelitis
Which condition is associate with these treatment plan:
▪Radical resection
▪Amputation
▪Psychosocial needs
What is Osteosarcoma
What condition is associated with the following Signs and Symptoms:
1. Severe pain
2. Irritability
3. Rubbing or pulling of the ear
What is Otitis Media
Which type of seizure involves 3 distinct phases?
What is Generalized Grand mal or Tonic-Clonic
Which condition is associated with the following signs and symptoms?
1. Itchy eye
2. Crusting of eyelids
3. Pink conjunctiva
What is Conjunctivitis (Pink eye)
Which condition is associate with these treatment plan:
▪Keep femoral head in hip socket – traction, casts
▪No weight bearing
Legg-Calve’Perthes
Which condition is associated with these symptoms:
▪Holding head to side of involvement
▪Chin tilted in opposite direction
▪Palpable mass
What is Torticollis
(wry neck)
After a severe head injury, what type of posturing involves the arms, wrists, and fingers being flexed and plantar flexion of the feet indicating damage to the cortex of the brain?
What is Decorticate Posturing
What condition is associated with the following signs and symptoms?
1. Squinting
2. Covering of one eye
3. Tilting head
What is Strabismus
Which type of seizure involves jerking or tics in one area of the body and may proceed to other areas of the body? Consciousness remains intact or slightly impaired.
What is Partial Simple or Jacksonian
Which condition is associate with these treatment plan:
▪Treatment/Nursing Care
▪Radiation
▪Chemotherapy
▪No vigorous weight bearing
▪Manage of side effects from treatment
▪Education
What is Ewing’s Sarcoma
Which condition is associate with these treatment plan:
•Supportive
•NSAIDS with food
•Immune Suppressant medications
•PT/OT/ROM
•Education
•Flat mattress
•Resting splints-prevent flexion contractures
•Moist heat and exercise
•Plan rest periods during the day
What is Juvenile Rheumatoid
Arthritis