Rare congenital anomaly where there is an almost complete or complete lack of development of the trachea.
Tracheal Atresia
Term that characterizes a particular group with its values, beliefs, norms, patterns and practices that are learned, shared and transmitted from one generation to another.
Culture
Two identifiers for patient
Name and MRN
240 ml = __ oz.
8
Abx
When the aorta is connected to the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery is connected to the left ventricle
Transposition of the Great Arteries
Infants ______ birth weight by 6 months.
double
5 Medication Rights
Patient
Drug/ Medication name
Dose
Time/ Frequency
Route
A patient is ordered 480 mg of Acetaminophen. How any 80 mg tabs would you administer?
6 tabs
BPD
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
A chronic obstructive inflammatory disorder characterized by Bronchospasm, Thick secretions, Mucosal edema, Airway inflammation and Airway plugging.
Asthma
Vaccine administered orally
Rotavirus
What is the MOST important factor in determining the proper dosing of pediatric medications?
Weight
Order: Acetaminophen solution 375 mg, Nasogastric tube, every 4 hours PRN for pain. Patient is a 6-year-old who weighs 25.0 kg.
Is dose ordered therapeutic? Please show calculations.
*Range 10-15 mg/kg/dose
10 mg x 25 mg/dose = 250 mg/dose
15 mg x 25 mg/dose = 375 mg/dose
Diphenhydramine
Occurs when pressure increases in a compartment-leading to decreased blood flow, ischemia, and neurovascular impairment.
Compartment Syndrome
At what age does an infant roll front to back?
5 months
Name 5 routes of medication administration
Oral
IV/ PICC/PORT
IM
SubQ
G/J/GJ/ NJ/NG tube
Rectal
Sublingual
Topical
Nasal
Transdermal
Inhalation
13.4 lb = ___ kg
6.09 or 6.1 kg
RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
General term for a group of inherited types of neuromuscular disorders that affect voluntary muscles. Signs and symptoms may not always evident at birth; may manifest later in childhood.
*May limit life span due to compromised ability to adequately support ventilation.
Muscular Dystrophy
Popular theorist with nurses. Eight stages from infancy through old age. Conflicts referred to as nuclear (central) conflicts. These need to be resolved before moving on with success to the next stage.
Erickson
What is the minimum amount of times that you check the medication label before administering the medication?
3
In the medication room, after identifying the patient and scanning the patient bracelet, before administering the medication.
Order: Acetaminophen 60 mg orally every 6 hours PRN for pain. Infant is 2 months of age and weighs 4.00 kg.
How much acetaminophen suspension ( 80mg/2.5ml) would you draw up in the syringe? Please show calculations.
1.8 ml
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure