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What test evaluates hip displacement?
Ortolani's test.
Which test is used to diagnose CF?
Sweat Chloride test.
What is an normal pH?
7.35-7.45
Name 3 s/s of hypoglycemia
Dizzy, sweating, nausea, heart racing, hunger, irritability.
What type of equipment should be used to prevent post-op atelectasis?
Incentive Spirometer
What lab test could you draw to test for muscular dystrophy?
Serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK or CK). Usually elevated.
What medication is given preventatively for RSV?
Palivizumab (Synagis)
Severe nausea and vomiting will cause which acid base imbalance?
Metabolic alkalosis
What are the three P's?
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Name three priorities for a child with a TEF.
frequent VS, NPO until defect corrected and cleared by surgery, Suctioning as needed.
What is a main priority or goal in the care of children with muscular dystrophy?
Preventing respiratory infections.
What is the action of albuterol?
To decrease spasm in the airway, bronchodilate.
Morphine will cause which acid base imbalance?
Respiratory acidosis
Name three complications of chronic diabetes.
Neuropathy, Retinopathy, HTN, Hear Disease, Nephropathy
What method would be most effective in preventing the spread of gastroenteritis?
Hand Washing
What is a priority assessment for a child who has clubfoot and has been casted?
Neurovascular assessment.
With which meals do pancreatic enzymes need to be taken?
All meals, including snack.
Excessive use of antacids will cause which acid-base imbalance?
Metabolic Alkalosis
Steriods will cause the patient's blood glucose to be....?
Elevated
Distinguish between organic and non-organic FTT.
Organic is cause by medical conditions or illnesses and nonorganic is related to abuse, neglect, or attachment difficulties.
At what age is scoliosis most noticeable?
Preadolescence
On which days are tonsillectomy scabs most likely to be dislodged?
Usually the first day and then around 8-12 days.
Hyperventilation will cause which acid base imbalance?
Respiratory alkalosis
Oral diabetic medications are used for which type of Diabetes?
Type 2
Poor skin turgor, weight loss, lethargy, and tachycardia are s/s of...
Dehydration