GI
A medical emergency in which the proximal intestine telescopes into a distal portion of the intestine.
Intussusception
most common type of anemia in children
Iron deficiency anemia.
Who is at risk?
Conversion of cartilage to bone is called what?
Ossification
The earliest indicator of deterioration or improvement in neurological status is?
Change in level of consciousness (LOC)
Time of onset of rapid acting insulin?
Within 15 minutes.
Peak?
A sunken fontanel is a symptom of moderate to severe what?
Dehydration
medication used to stimulated secretion of Factor VIII
Desmopressin
Most common site of fracture in children
Wrist/forearm
What LOC would you classify a child that doesn't arose to painful stimulation?
comatose
A acid that forms when the body uses fat for energy
ketones
A rectal biopsy is done to confirm what condition?
Hirschsprungs
Most severe side effect of chemotherapy
Immunosuppression
Risk factor for Spina bifida
Insufficient folic acid prenatally or during pregnancy
Complications of VP shunt
infections and obstruction
behavioral changes, diaphoresis and tremors are symptoms of what?
Hypoglycemia
proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and edema
Nephrotic syndrome
Since the dry heat treatment of Factor VIII began in 1986, there have been no reports of viral transmission of hepatitis or HIV. True or False
True
Treatment for club foot
serial casting or corrective braces
Characterized muscular disorder characterized by muscle wasting/weakness
MD. Common age for diagnosis?
Two important methods for monitoring glycemic control include, blood glucose and _______
HbA1C
Bladder capacity of a 6 year old
8 ounces (age + 2)
Nursing care of child experiencing a sickle cell crisis includes:
O2
hydration
Bedrest
Pain control
Primary cause of scoliosis
Idiopathic
Prematurity, CNS infection and traumatic brain injury are all risk factors for what disorder?
Cerebral palsy
Symptoms of hyperglycemia include what?
Thirst, fruity odor to breath, Stomach cramps, vomiting, Kussmal's respiration's, confusion, unconsciousness.
Treatment?