Skin Integrity
This abnormal skin lesion is commonly caused by Staph A, and appears as a "honey-crusted" lesion?
Impetigo
Topical Corticosteroids
What are 3 interventions you would do for someone with Bacterial meningitis?
Minimize environmental stimuli
Place on specific isolation precautions
Perform frequent neuro checks
What disease process is linked with the following characteristics: Death in their 20s, Gowers maneuver, and impacts the lower legs first?
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
What is one of the biggest concerns with an epiphyseal plate fracture?
Normal bone growth can be affected
What is the medical term for athlete's foot?
Tinea Pedis
What category of burn does a Sunburn fall under?
Radiation
This type of meningitis is associated with thick cloudy CSF fluid, high mortality rates, and neurologic deficits?
Bacterial Meningitis
In infants we want to make sure we are checking head circumference because a bulging fontanelle can indicate presence of increased ICP
What disease process is associated with the following characteristics: Brain lesions that do not worsen over time, infant or primitive reflexes stay throughout their life, can affect multiple limbs of the body.
Cerebral Palsy
The following characteristics are associated with what musculoskeletal disorder: Absence of gluteal folds and corrected with a Pavlik Harness or Spica cast,
Developmental Hip Dysplasia
These are flat and tan lesions on the skin are are a concern if there is >6 that measure 5mm or greater?
Cafe Au Late Spots
When drawing a bilirubin lab on a 2 day old infant on phototherapy, what is one thing to insure before drawing the lab?
Turn the phototherapy lights off
This type of meningitis is associated with no neurologic deficits, symptoms that resolve in 3-10 days, and have clear CSF fluid?
Viral
One of the biggest concerns with our infants and jaundice is what condition?
Kernicterus
The nurse notices that a child is walking with a limp and c/o hip pain with no evidence of trauma, the nurse anticipates what condition?
Legg Calve Perthes dissease
This is an extremely contagious skin condition that presents as extremely itchy at nighttime, with rash or tunneling between the webs of the fingers and toes?
Scabies
When administering ear solutions or medications to a pediatric patient, how is the auricle manipulated and why?
Down and back, this opens up the ear canal to allow solution in
What neural tube defect can we associate with the lack of folic acid in pregnancy that can occur in the infant?
Spina Bifida
What is the highest risk factor with someone being seen with suicidal ideation?
Past attempt of suicide
What diagnostic tests can we anticipate seeing utilized with osteomyelitis?
ELISA, ASO Titer, CRP
What is Pediculosis Capitis? And how is it treated?
Lice
Permetherin (NIX)
Wash in hot water and bag unwashable items in a seal proof bag for 14 days
With diaper dermatitis we want to encourage care by doing what interventions?
Cleaning the skin with soap and water
Frequent diaper changes
Airing out the area
Zinc Oxide ointment for barrier (NO TALC POWDER)
When doing a lumbar puncture on a pediatric patient, what position do we want to place them in while performing the procedure?
On their side, knees to the chest (in a fetal position)
This condition is commonly seen with characteristics of an uneven shoulder or hip, or with a "S" or "C" shaped curvature in the spine?
Scoliosis
What 3 things fall under the "Cushing's Triad"
Increased Systolic Blood Pressure with Widened Pulse Pressure
Bradycardia
Irregular respirations