Cardiac
This medication is given to maintain a ductal patency in ductus-dependent lesions
What is Prostaglandin E1 (PGE)
What is urine output
An increase in blood pressure with a decrease in heart rate and irregular respirations describes this triad
What is Cushing's Triad
Cardiac tamponade is considered to be which of the following types of shock?
What is Obstructive Shock?
What is your priority intervention for your patient who is experiencing a tet spell
What is place the child in knee-to-chest position
Your ABG reads as the following:
pH 7.15, CO2 70, HCO3 25, PaO2 70
what ventilator changes do you anticipate being made?
What is increase PEEP or increase respiratory rate
Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs are seen with this electrolyte imbalance
What is hypocalcemia
Low platelet count, prolonged PT/PTT, and bleeding from IV sites suggest this critical disorder
What is Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
A child is placed on milrinone. The nurse knows that milrinone has what kind of effect regarding contraction of the heart?
What is Milrinone increases contraction of the heart
Interpret this ABG:
pH 7.49, PaCO2 26, HCO3 23, PaO2 100
What is respiratory alkalosis
A patient with this syndrome will present with hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal failure.
This autoimmune condition causes demyelination of peripheral nerves and can lead to ascending paralysis
What is Guillain-Barre syndrome
SIRS is defined by abnormal temperature, WBC count, and at least one of these two vital sign changes
What is tachycardia or tachypnea
This is known as the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.
What is Kawasaki disease
This type of gas decreases intrapulmonary shunting and improves VQ matching.
What is Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO)
This is the likely diagnosis with the following lab results: serum osmolality 331mosm/L, serum sodium 158mEq/L, urine osmolality 262mosm/L
A child with hypotonia, absent reflexes, and tongue fasciculations likely has this neuromuscular disorder
What is False
Muffled heart sounds, decreased chest tube output, and rising CVP after cardiac surgery indicate this emergency.
What is Cardiac Tamponade
Your patient with asthma who was previously wheezing suddenly stops wheezing and continues to show signs of respiratory distress. Your assessment findings indicate that this is a sign of what?
What is impending respiratory failure/imminent danger of respiratory collapse
True or False: extreme muscle weakness is seen in patients with hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia
What is False
When caring for a toddler with meningitis, the nurse notes that there is resistance when the child's lower legs are extended. She also cries when her legs are raised to change her diaper. What is this known as?
What is Kernig's sign
Name that type of shock: a 7yo with gastroenteritis presents with tachycardia, cool extremities, normal BP, and a lactate of 3.0.
What is Hypovolemic Shock