GI
In this condition the bowel will telescope from one portion of the bowel to another.
What is Intussusception
A semi-Fowler's position, with the head of bed elevated to between 30° and 45°, will help to reduce edema in the brain in this neurological illness.
What is bacterial meningitis
This is important care for an infant who has diaper dermatitis: Clean their buttocks with what?
What is warm water and a soft cloth
Preventing dehydration is an important step in preventing pain and crisis in this blood disorder
What is Sickle Cell
It is important to keep this tumor encapsulated, avoiding palpation the abdomen. What type of tumor is this?
What is Wilms' Tumor
A sudden decrease in abdominal pain for an acute appendicitis patient is a sign of what?
This illness typically develops 2 to 6 weeks after an untreated or ineffectively treated streptococcal infection of the respiratory tract.
What is rheumatic fever
This is important to teach a parent caring for a child who has impetigo contagiosa.
*direct contact with the child can cause the infection to spread.
*ensure the child changes her clothes every day and to wash all clothing in hot water.
*chlorine bath is sometimes given once or twice weekly, but twice daily is too often and can increase skin irritation.
Low potassium levels can occur in this condition and needs to be monitored for.
What is Sickle Cell Crisis.
Hypokalemia can worsen the sickling process, potentially increasing the severity and duration of pain crisis.
This tumor is called the "silent tumor" because diagnosis in most cases is not made until after metastasis.
What is neuroblastoma
Symptoms of this condition include a palpable sausage like mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus (current jelly)
What is Intussusception
A child with Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) should be placed in this type of isolation?
What is Contact Isolation: with designated equipment in the room.
A topical corticosteroid ointment is use during flare-ups to decrease inflammation in this skin condition.
What is Eczema
Severe pain resulting from tissue hypoxia and necrosis is present in this illness.
What is sickle cell
What is a common clinical manifestation(s) of brain tumors in children
Headaches and vomiting
What type of diet should infants initially receive after gastrointestinal surgery?
What is oral rehydration solution.
Poliomyelitis is caused by this organism.
What is Poliovirus
Athlete's foot is the common name for this skin condition.
What is tinea pedis.
Response to treatment will be determined by monitoring hemoglobin and hematocrit levels through routine blood tests. Treatment can take up to 3 months to be effective.
What is iron deficiency anemia
(not cancer)
Pancreatic enzymes with every meal and snack in what condition?
What is Cystic Fibrosis
Putting a infant in an infant seat to provide elevation and decreases the risk of aspiration is recommended in what condition?
What is gastroesophageal reflux
Symptoms of Poliomyelitis include ________ & ________.
Muscle weakness, Respiratory Failure, Paralysis. (contact isolation)
A child presents with erythema on the face, which resembles slap marks. What condition might this be?
Fifth disease (The nurse should further assess the child's body and extremities to determine if the child has Fifth disease.)
A child who has an upper respiratory infection and type 1 diabetes mellitus would require monitoring of what and how often?
The child's glucose levels and the urine ketones should be checked every 3 hrs.
Pancreatic enzymes help the body to digest what?
What is fat in foods.
This condition is characterized by aganglionic megacolon and is characterized by an area of the large intestine without nerve innervation.
What is Hirschsprung disease
Whooping cough is the common name for this respiratory illness.
What is pertussis
Firmly attached white particles on the hair are present in this condition.
What is lice
What would you expect a child's symptoms to be like with a blood glucose level is 280 mg/dL
*lethargic, leading to a decreased level of consciousness and confusion.
* flushed, dry skin and mucous membranes.
*deep rapid respirations.
Manifestations of this type of poisoning include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation.
What is acute lead poisoning
Hirschsprung disease is often managed with this temporary procedure.
What is an ostomy
Cardiovascular changes can occur in children who have this disease due to inflammation of the arterioles, venules, and capillaries.
What is Kawasaki disease.
It is critical for the nurse to eliminate every possible exposure to supplies and equipment that contain latex in this Chronic Neuromusculoskeletal Disorder
What is spina bifida
(not a Blood condition)
Infants who have this condition require support when sitting upright.
What is cerebral palsy
Implement and maintain droplet precautions for 24 hr after a child who has what respiratory condition begins antibiotic therapy
What is epiglottitis with a barking cough