School Setting
Pediatrician's Office
Key Terms
Children's Hospital
Also Known As
100
What is an "S" shaped curvature of the spine?
Scoliosis
100
Impetigo
100
Transitional object
A blanket or favorite toy from home that can be used to promote security.
100
What drug is a bronchodilator that acts in 5-10 minutes?
Short-acting Beta2 Agonist
100
Varicella-zoster
Chickenpox
200
What is an exaggerated lumbar curvature or swayback?
Lordosis
200
What pulse can be heard through the stethoscope over the apex of the heart?
Apical pulse
200
Hemarthrosis
hema, "blood," arthron, "joint"
200
What is pyloric stenosis?
Obstruction of the lower end of the stomach caused by overgrowth of the circular muscles of the pylorus or spasms of the sphincter
200
Rubeola
Measles
300
What is the traditional approach for a child with hemarthrosis who has had a fall on the playground?
When bleeding occurs, the traditional approach to care includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
300
Three symptoms of hyperglycemia in a child.
1. Fruity breath
2. Polydipsia
3. Polyuria
300
Sign language
The use of hand signals that correspond to words and assist in communication with a deaf child.
300
Name three stressors for a hospitalized child.
1. Separation
2. Pain
3. Fear of body intrusion
300
Erythema infectiosum
Fifth Disease
400
What is RICE?
1. Rest
2. Elevate
3. Compression
4. Elevation
400
Is impetigo caused by a bacteria, fungus, or virus?
Bacteria: staphylococci or group A beta-hemolytic staphylococci
400
Communicable disease
One that can be transmitted, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.
400
What methods can a pediatric nurse implement when communicating to a child with hearing loss?
Lip reading, sign language, writing, visual aids, and amplified sound.
400
Parotitis
Mumps
500
Five symptoms of hypoglycemia in a child.
1. Sweating
2. Pale
3. Weak
4. Irritability
5. Confusion
500
What condition causes inflammation of the vessels in the cardiovascular system?
Kawasaki Disease
500
Projectile vomiting
Vomiting with force that progresses until most of the food is ejected a considerable distance from the mouth.
500
Identify five strategies to include in the plan of care for a hospitalized toddler.
1. Preparation and explanation are provided immediately before a procedure so that the child does not worry needlessly for extended period of time.
2. Maintain toddler's sense of trust.
3. Incorporate transitional objects from home into care plan.
4. Use distractions to such as blowing bubbles, to help reduce anxiety.
5. Allow rooming-in and parent contributions for child's overall well-being.
500
Infantile Paralysis
Polio