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This rule flags bruising on the torso, ears, or neck of children under 4 years as potential abuse.
What is the TEN4 rule?
Children with ADHD often struggle with this major behavioral manifestation.
What is distractibility?
The most common solid tumors in children are located here.
What is the central nervous system (CNS)?
The most common type of pediatric head injury.
What is a concussion?
This chromosomal disorder is associated with upward slanted eyes and hypotonia
What is Down Syndrome?
The #1 risk factor for Abusive Head Trauma.
What is crying?
Autism is primarily characterized by issues in these two developmental domains.
What are social interaction and repetitive behaviors?
Classic signs of increased intracranial pressure in infants.
What are bulging fontanel and high-pitched cry?
The hallmark signs of a concussion.
What are confusion and amnesia?
The main goal of cerebral palsy management is to promote these three skills.
What are locomotion, communication, and self-help?
True or False: A caregiver refusing diagnostic tests is considered a red flag for child abuse.
What is true?
A red flag for autism in a 3-month-old infant.
What is the absence of a social smile?
This osmotic diuretic is used to manage increased ICP
What is Mannitol?
Emergency medications for seizures can be administered by this nasal route.
What is intranasal midazolam?
Gowers’ sign is commonly seen in this neuromuscular disorder.
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
This condition is caused by violent shaking of an infant, leading to shearing injuries in the brain.
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?
ADHD management includes these two non-pharmacologic interventions.
Answer: What are behavioral therapy and organizational charts?
Name one critical nursing intervention to reduce stimulation in a child with increased ICP.
What is providing a quiet, dimly lit environment?
Name a key diet used for seizure management.
What is the ketogenic diet?
Name one critical post-op concern for children with VP shunts
What is shunt malfunction or infection?
Name 2 signs that a story may be inconsistent with an injury.
What are changing caregiver stories & injuries not matching hx?
This term refers to failure to interact, communicate, or maintain eye contact in young children.
What are early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Describe decerebrate posturing.
What is rigid extension and pronation of the arms and legs?
This type of hematoma is more common and occurs between the dura and the arachnoid membrane.
What is a subdural hematoma?
This condition is a result of CSF accumulation in the brain’s ventricles.
What is hydrocephalus?