Nutrition/Growth
How many mL's are in 1 ounce?
30 milliliters
Which virus causes chickenpox?
Varicella-Zoster virus
Which type of diabetes is the autoimmune type?
Type 1
What common analgesic can you give to children less than 6 months old?
Acetaminophen
Which measurement is obtained in children but typically not adults upon admission?
Head circumference or occipital frontal circumference (OFC)
By what age should a newborn regain his/her birth weight?
2 weeks
Conjunctivitis
What is a normal blood sugar?
70-100 mg/dL
Which medication is given for acute asthma attacks?
Albuterol
When is it okay to leave an infant or toddler in the bathtub alone?
NEVER!
What vitamin is given for exclusively breastmilk fed babies?
Vitamin D
Which respiratory sound is described as a barky, seal-like sound?
Croup
What are the 3 P's of Type 2 Diabetes?
polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia
Which benzodiazepine may be administered rectally for seizure control if IV access cannot be obtained?
Diazepam or Diastat
What is the leading cause of death in infants 1-6 months of age?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
How many calories are in 1 ounce of breastmilk?
20 calories
Which vaccine is recommended seasonally?
Influenza vaccine
Which type of diabetes is more diagnosed in early childhood?
Type 1 Diabetes
Which syndrome can be caused if a child with a viral illness is given aspirin?
Reyes Syndrome
What vaccine (excluding influenza) is given at the 15 month visit?
DTAP
What food should you never give a child less than 1 year old due to risk for botulism?
Honey
What is the youngest age that the influenza vaccine can be given?
6 months
Which medication is used to treat hyperglycemia?
Insulin
Which antibiotic is given to children for a viral illness?
None!
What is one easily preventable reason that pediatric patients are admitted to the hospital?
Dehydration