GI
Which pediatric GI disorder is associated with projectile vomiting?
Pyloric Stenosis
What direction does the blood shunt in the acyanotic defects?
left-right
First intervention for increased intracranial pressure
elevate HOB
What is most important to remember with a Wilm's tumor?
Do not palpate the abdomen.
Which fat soluble vitamins must be supplemented in CF?
ADEK
Which pediatric GI disorder is associated with a palpable sausage shaped mass and currant jelly stool?
Intussception
What direction does the blood shunt in the cyanotic defects?
right-left
Most important intervention for myelomeningocele
Cover the sac
Osteosarcoma
What should always remain at the bedside of an Epiglottitis patient?
intubation equipment
Which GI disorder is accompanied by foul, smelly, ribbon like stools and bilious vomit?
Hirschsprung Disease
What position do we place children in a tet spell?
knee-to-chest
Congenital neural tube defect caused by folate deficiency
Spina Bifida
Very aggressive cancer of SNS, most commonly diagnosed in infants
neuroblastoma
Which respiratory condition is associated with a harsh "barky" cough?
Croup
Priority nursing diagnosis for Gastroschisis
impaired thermoregulation
which defect has a continuous machine like murmur?
PDA
Name 2 symptoms associated with brain tumors
-headache (worse in the morning)
-personality changes
-seizures
What is the best way to prevent asthma attacks?
Avoid triggers
The hallmark symptoms in Esophageal Atresia
What is a common complication of several congenital heart defects?
polycythemia
Name 3 signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus
-sunset eyes-frontal bossing
-separated sutures-abnormal head circumference
-bulging fontanels-irritability
Name 3 important aspects of Neutropenic precautions
-No live plants
-No raw fruits/veggies
-No sick visitors
-No live vaccines
-Wash your hands
Name the 4 D's associated with Epiglottitis
Dysphagia, Dysphonia, Drooling, Distress (Resp.)