Neuro/Cognitive/Sensory
Abnormal, involuntary, excessive electrical discharges of neurons within the brain
What is a seizure?
A hole in the septum between the right and left ventricle that results in increased pulmonary blood flow (left to right shunt)
What is a ventricular septal defect (VSD)?
Tachypnea, Tachycardia, Restlessness, Pallor of the skin and mucous membranes, accessory muscle use, nasal flaring.
What is early manifestations of Hypoxemia?
Most common cause of diarrhea in children younger than 5 years, affects children of all ages, fever, onset of watery stools, diarrhea for 5 to 7 days, vomiting for approximately 2 days
What is the viral infection manifestation of Rotavirus?
Characterized by destruction of pancreatic beta cells
What is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Decreases the incidence and severity of seizure activity
results from impaired cardiac function that leads to a decrease in cardiac output
Drooling, agitation, absence of spontaneous cough, tripod position, dysphonia, dysphagia, inspiratory stridor, suprasternal and substernal retractions, sore throat, high fever and restlessness
What are symptoms of croup (bacterial epiglottitis), (acute supraglottitis)
Perianal itching, enuresis, sleeplessness, restlessness, and irritability due to itching
What is Enterobius vermicularis (pinworms)?
Hunger, lightheadedness, shakiness, anxiety, irritability, decreasing level of consciousness, slurred speech, tremors, seizures
What are symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Different refractive strength in each eye. Headache and vertigo. Excessive eye rubbing. Poor school performance.
What are symptoms of Anisometropia?
Acute systemic vasculitis, resolves in less than 8 weeks. Also known as "Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome". Onset of high fever, lasting 5 days to 2 weeks, that is unresponsive to antipyretics. Strawberry tongue with white coating or red bumps on the posterior aspect.
What is Kawasaki disease?
medication class that blocks the parasympathetic nervous system, providing relief of acute bronchospasm
what are cholinergic antagonists?
Weight loss of 3 to% in infants; behavior, mucus membranes, anterior fontanel, pulse and blood pressure within expected findings; capillary refill greater than 2 seconds, possible slight thirst
What are symptoms of mild level of dehydration?
life threatening condition characterized by hyperglycemia, glycosuria, and acidosis (pH 7.30)
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Involves interference of the transmission along nerve pathways, which can result from congenital defects or secondary to aquired conditions (infection, ototoxic medication, exposure to constant noise as in a NICU)
What is sensorineural loss (a type of hearing impairment)
Reports of pain, Shortness of breath, fatigue, pallor, pale mucous membranes, jaundice, hands and feet cool to touch, dizziness, headache
What are expected findings of a patient with Sickle Cell Anemia?
disorder that results from inherited gene mutation
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Vomiting that often occurs following a feeding, but can occur up to several hours following a feeding and becomes projectile as obstruction worsens
What is a expected finding of Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis?
Short stature but proportional height and weight; delayed epiphyseal closure; increased insulin sensitivity; delayed or altered dentition; underdeveloped jaw
What are expected physical findings of Growth Hormone Deficiency?
Presence of petechiae or purpuric -type rash
What is a symptom of Meningitis?
Bleeding time is extended due to a lack of factor required for blood to clot.
What is Hemophilia?
this medication decreases the viscosity of mucus and improves lung function
What is Dornase Alfa (aerosol)? (used in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis)
a. Monitor respiratory status and maintain airway; provide supplemental oxygen as prescribed; Obtain vital signs; Ensure the administration of analgesics for pain; Monitor surgical site for bleeding or any other abnormalities.; Check bowel sounds and bowel function return
What are nursing interventions related to the postoperative care of a patient post laparoscopic appendectomy?
Used as a human growth hormone replacement therapy when growth hormone deficiency is present. Stimulates growth of bone and skeletal muscle.
What is the medication Somatropin?