Developmental
Putting their hands in their mouth and grasping their own hands is an example of this in a one month old.
Find motor skills.
People with CF have elevated levels of sodium and chloride in their sweat. What laboratory condition could this lead to?
Low serum sodium.
This can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
Facial edema is a classic sign of this condtion.
What is nephrotic syndrome
Headaches and vomiting are the most common symtoms of this condition in children.
What is brain tumor
Anecephaly is a severe birth defect where a significant portion of the brain, skull, and scalp is missing. This occurs when?
In the embryonic stage of pregnancy
What is required from a nurse at a well-child check up if the parent reports multiple episodes of biting peers in a 3-year-old?
Follow up
Retractions, head bobbing, cyanosis, and nasal flaring are signs of this condition.
Respiratory distress
What interventions would you provide?
This type of fluid is often the treatment of choice in gastroenteritis and following abdominal surgery in children.
What is oral rehydration solution.
This type of tumor is considered a "silent" tumor in children.
Neuroblastoma
it can grow significantly without causing noticeable symptoms, especially in young infants, and may only be detected when the tumor becomes large enough to compress nearby organs or spread to other parts of the body; this means it can go undetected for some time, even though it may have been present at birth.
Trisomy 13 is a rare genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 13. This additional chromosome disrupts normal development, leading to severe physical and intellectual disabilities. What is the most common cause of this condition?
Advanced maternal age
What are the benefits of leaving a 9-month-old in the care of another competent care giver?
Trust and self-confidence
Daytime symptoms occur more than twice a week, Minor limitations occur with normal activity, & Peak expiratory flow (PEF) is greater than or equal to 80% of the predicted value in this type of asthma
What is mild persistent asthma.
The classic triad of symptoms for this condition includes abdominal pain, a palpable mass, and bloody stools (currant jelly stools).
What is Intussusception
Abdominal swelling is associated with this type of tumor
What is Wilms' tumor (do not palpate the abdomin)
Delayed motor development, scoliosis, and muscle weakness are symptoms of what disease?
Muscular dystrophy
What are the dietary requirements for a 12 year old?
a calorie intake ranging between 1700 and 2200 calories per day, depending on activity level
Nebulized Albuterol is administered before Chest Physical therapy (CPT) daily in this chronic respiratory condition.
What is Cystic Fibrosis
Polycystic kidney disease, pyelonephritis, hydronephrosis, and relapsing nephrotic syndrome have the potential to lead to this condition in a child.
What is Chronic kidney disease.
Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation are symptoms of this type of poisoning.
What is lead poisoning.
Peritonitis is a complication of this condition.
Appendicitis
Without an audience, the behavior is more likely to extinguish itself quickly. A nurse recommends that parents ignore this behaviour.
What is temper tantrums.
This respiratory illness requires contact isolation, and equipment should not be shared with other patients.
What is RSV
This condition causes an inadequate motility of part of the intestine resulting in a mechanical obstruction
What is Hirschsprung's disease
Tugging at the earlobe is a classic sign of this condition.
What is otitis media
The first dose of this vaccination is given between 12 and 15 months of age and a second dose between 4 and 6 years
What is Varicella (VAR)