Anemia
The most common nutritional deficiency anemia in children
What is iron deficiency anemia?
Sickle cell disease is inherited in this pattern.
What is autosomal recessive?
Hemophilia A is caused by a deficiency in this clotting factor.
What is factor VIII?
This is the most common cancer in children.
What is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)?
During the first 15 mins of a transfusion, the RN should do this
What is monitor for signs of reaction?
A hallmark s/s of anemia, observed as pale skin & fatigue.
What is pallor?
These abnormally shaped cells can block blood flow, causing pain & tissue damage.
What are sickled red blood cells?
This is the inheritance pattern of hemophilia.
What is X-linked recessive?
A firm, non-tender abdominal mass that crosses the midline may indicate this tumor.
What is neuroblastoma?
Children undergoing chemotherapy are most at risk for this complication due to low WBCs.
What is infection?
Beverage should be avoided w/ iron supplements because it interferes w/ absorption.
What is milk?
A common complication characterized by severe pain requiring opioids & fluids.
What is a sickle cell crisis?
To prevent bleeding, children w/ hemophilia should avoid this type of injection.
What is intramuscular (IM) injection?
This tumor affects the kidneys and should not be palpated.
What is Wilms tumor?
This chemotherapy complication involves the rapid destruction of tumor cells.
What is tumor lysis syndrome?
This lab test evaluates the % of RBCs in the blood.
What is hematocrit?
This drug can reduce the frequency of sickle cell crises.
What is hydroxyurea?
The main treatment for acute bleeding episodes in hemophilia.
What is factor replacement therapy?
This bone cancer often requires surgical amputation.
What is osteosarcoma?
A child w/ leukemia develops mouth sores. This is called what?
What is mucositis?
Common reason for iron-deficiency anemia in toddlers who drink excessive amounts of this.
What is cow’s milk?
Common triggers for a crisis include dehydration, infection, & this.
What is cold exposure or stress?
This type of bleeding, often into joints, is a common symptom in children w/ hemophilia.
What is hemarthrosis?
This eye tumor causes a cat’s eye reflex, AKA leukocoria.
What is retinoblastoma?
To prevent further damage, pt w/ hemophilia should use this type of toothbrush.
What is a soft-bristled toothbrush?