What is Gigantism?
Higher bone growth
Name 3 electrolytes important for cardiac function
Sodium, potassium, calcium
What is Diastolic BP?
relaxation of the heart
What is the function of WBC?
Responds to infection
3 S/S pyloric stenosis
Projectile vomiting, constant hunger, dehydrations, nonbilious vomitus.
S/S of DKA
Dry mucous membranes
Blurred Vision
Weakness
Increase BS
Cardiovascular disease require daily weights. How should this be done?
weigh naked, same scale, same time each day
When assessing a child with possible cardiac disorder, what health assessment should be done?
PMH, maternal hx, current/past medications
What disorder is noted by abnormal shape of hemoglobin?
Sickle Cell anemia
What are interventions for ulcerative colitis?
meds to reduce inflammation, antidiarrheal, analgesics
What is the treatment for SIADH?
Fluid restrictions
IV fluids
IV lasix
What heart defect is the defect/opening between L/R atria?
Atrial Septal defect
What 4 defects make up Tetraloy of Fallot?
Ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta, R Ventricular hypertrophy
what intervention is important with a child diagnosed with hemophilia that has a wound?
Apply pressure to area for no less than 5 minutes
Gluten is found in what foods?
wheat, barley, oats, rye, pasta
NOT RICE
What tests can be used to determine thyroid problems?
TSH
T3 &T4
What is digoxin given for?
Strengthens contractions of the heart
What is the heart disorder where the tricuspid valve is missing or not properly developed?
Tricuspid Atresia
What are some cardiovascular symptoms with a child with anemia/
Dizziness, dyspnea, edema, palpitations
What are interventions for Chron's disease?
Antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory, analgesics, Remicade
What foods cannot be eaten with PKU?
Milk, beans, eggs, meat, nuts
What are 3 S/S of chorea?
Involuntary muscle movements, weakness, involuntary facial motion, labile emotional state, random movements of arms/legs
Name 3 nursing interventions to decrease cardiac workload
Ensure bedrest, low stimulation, elevate HOB, cluster care
Nursing interventions for a child with anemia
Protect from injury, oxygen if hypoxic, quiet play activities, nutritionist, iron fortified cereal @4-6M, blood transfusions, iron therapy, frequent f/u
What is intussusception?
invagination/ telescoping of one bowel segment into another