Like my Genes?
This genetic transmission occurs when both parents are carriers of a disorder
Autosomal Recessive Gene
This common congenital heart defect involves a hole between the left and right atria, allowing blood to flow from the left atrium to the right atrium.
Atrial Septal defect - ASD
The best way to reduce separation anxiety in a 10-month-old during hospitalization is by providing this.
What is allowing a familiar caregiver to stay with the infant?
SIDS prevention includes:
Back to sleep
No pillows, toys, or blankets
No co-sleeping
This anatomical difference makes infants more prone to airway obstruction compared to adults.
What is a smaller airway diameter
This essential skill involves providing emotional support, clear information about treatment options, and addressing concerns during a couple's infertility and genetic screening journey
effective communication
Patients with a significant left-to-right shunt often experience this condition, characterized by an increased volume of blood in the lungs leading to difficulty breathing.
Pulmonary congestion
Body image and peer acceptance.
18-month-old presents to the ER with lethargy, dry mucus membranes, cap refill 3, temp 38.0, HR 178, BP 90/50. oO2 sats 93% on room air and decreased urine output
Moderate dehydration
A nurse knows this is a sign that a child’s asthma action plan is working.
Improved peak flow readings, decreased use of SABA
These substances, taken in the first trimester, can cause birth defects in the growing fetus
Teratogens
This surgical procedure is often performed to close a significant atrial septal defect, preventing the shunting of blood from the left atrium to the right atrium.
ASD closure
A nurse uses a FACES pain scale for a pediatric patient. This is appropriate for children over what age?
What is 3 yr old
An 18-month-old, 12 kg dehydrated toddler, requires rehydration fluid.
What are her daily rehydration requirements?
1650 mls/day
The most important nursing intervention for an infant hospitalized with RSV bronchiolitis.
What is maintaining airway patency, suctioning secretions, oxygen support?
A birth defect that may occur due to lack of folic acid during first trimester
Spina Bifida/Neural tube defect
This common medication used to treat heart failure in children helps improve heart function by increasing the strength of heart contractions.
Digoxin
When assessing a preschooler, the nurse should use this approach to reduce fear.
What is showing and allowing the child to handle (if safe) medical equipment before use?
A 3-year-old with moderate dehydration is awake and thirsty with dry mucus membranes and decreased urinary output. Temp 37.0, HR 120, RR 24, BP 95/62, O2 sats 94% on Room air.
The child is asking for a drink. How shall we rehydrate them?
100mls/kg oral fluids (water) in 4-6 hours and then reassess.
The earliest signs of RSV in an infant.
What are mild cough, nasal congestion, and low-grade fever?
Provides passive protection for conditions such as SIDS, Otitis Media, and Asthma
Breastfeeding
Why would an Infants with CHF not finish their feedings.
fatigue
A nurse assesses a 2-year-old who is unable to walk. This finding indicates what? .
What is a delayed gross motor milestone that could be indicative of a neurologic disorder such as Cerebral Palsy.
This factor, related to body composition, explains why infants and young children are at greater risk for dehydration compared to adults.
Body water percentage
A severe RSV infection in an infant may present with these life-threatening symptoms.
What are nasal flaring, grunting, retractions, and cyanosis?