respiratory and infecitons
This disease presents with a “whooping” cough and starts like mild bronchitis.
pertussis
This medication should be avoided in children due to the risk of a serious syndrome.
aspirin
Infants should primarily receive this for the first 6 months of life.
breast milk or iron-forified formula
This method is used to confirm a parent understands discharge teaching.
teach back method
This condition includes hives, shortness of breath, and can lead to cardiac arrest.
anaphylaxis
Chickenpox spreads through these two main routes.
respiratory droplets and direct contact with vesicle fluid
Methotrexate can cause these 3 major toxic effects
gi upset, liver toxicity, bone marrow suppression
1 kg equals how many pounds?
2.2 lbs
Name ONE way to reduce anxiety in a child before a procedure.
use simple lanuage, be honest, distraction techniques, allow parent presence
What must you do FIRST if a child has an abnormal BP reading?
repeat the bp and confirm with auscultaiton
This disease causes a “strawberry tongue” and sandpaper rash.
scarlet fever
Latex allergy is associated with allergies to these foods (name at least 2).
bananas, kiwi, avacado, chesnuts, celery, pears
Birth before this many weeks significantly increases risk of death/disability.
32 weeks
What type of precautions are used for bacterial meningitis initially?
droplet
Why should contact sports be avoided in mono?
risks of splenic rupture
Hepatitis A is transmitted through this route.
contaminated food/ water. fecal-oral route
Why must antibiotics be completed in strep infections?
to completely eradicate the bacteria
At what age can whole milk replace formula or breast milk?
12 months
Name TWO key elements of family-centered care.
clear communication, active listening, encourage questions, consistent updates
What is the priority concern with diphtheria?
airway/ respiratory compromise
What are 3 classic symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?
butterfly rash, fatigue, joint pain, fever, weight loss, photosensitivity, alopecia, raynaud's
What syndrome is linked to aspirin use in children?
reyes syndrome
How should an infant be weighed correctly?
use infant scale, remove clothing/diaper, measure accurately
Name 3 principles of atraumatic care.
pain control, parent presence, distraction techniques, minimization procedures
What are signs of the dying process? (name at least 3)
decreased LOC, appetite, breathing changes, skin changes, incontinence, secretion