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Presents with a barky cough, stridor, hoarse voice. Worse at night
Croup
Sudden sore throat with white exudate, fever and treated with antibiotics
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Infection of the heart lining/valves. Risk factors include congenital heart disease, central lines. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, murmur
Endocarditis
Diagnosed after 3 elevated readings. Often asymptomatic. Risk factors include obesity and family history
Hypertension
Viral infection (A or B) presenting with fever, malaise, cough, body aches
Influenza
Presents with pallor, fatigue, irritability, pica, tachycardia.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Severe pain episodes. Swelling of the feet and hands. Fatigue and pallor. Use of a cold compress is contraindicated.
Sickle Cell Anemia
Chronic Airway infection presenting with wheezing, chest tightness, cough. Treated with bronchodilators and corticosteroids.
Asthma
Joint swelling and pain. Prolonged bleeding after injury. Bruising in infants after learning to walk.
Hemophilia
The bone bends and cracks, typically occurs in a child younger than 10
Greenstick Fracture
Inflammatory condition affecting coronary arteries. Strawberry tongue, rash, fever >5 days, Conjunctivitis
Kawasaki Disease
Includes 4 defects: VSD, pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta, RV hypertrophy. Presents with cyanosis/”tet” spells. Treated with knee-to-chest position during spells, surgery
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
This type of fracture results in a bulge
Buckle
With this type of fracture the bone is broken into two pieces
Complete
Damaging a ligament with excessive movements such as stretching or twisting, resulting in injury
Sprain
Medical emergency. Avoid throat exam if suspected and keep airway support at bedside. Caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib). Presents with sudden onset, high fever, drooling, tripod position
Epiglottitis
The bone punctures the skin in this type of fracture
Compound
The bone breaks in two places and requires surgery in this type of fracture
Injury to a tendon or muscle caused by stretching, leading to damage of the tissue, and at times a partial or complete tear
Strain
An injury to the skin, soft tissue or bone. Can happen from trauma that damages the capillaries and creates bleeding or discoloration
Contusion
A 10-year-old in a cast reports severe pain unrelieved by medication, with pallor and a weak pulse in the fingers.
What is the the nurse’s priority action and what is the child experiencing?
Notify the healthcare provider immediately
Exhibiting signs of compartment syndrome
(Compartment syndrome in pediatric patients occurs when pressure builds up within a closed muscle compartment, typically in the arms or legs, to a level that compromises blood flow and tissue perfusion. This can lead to permanent damage to muscles, nerves, and blood vessels if not treated promptly)
What are the 5 rights of medication administration?
(Can get double jeopardy points if you name the other 2 for "7 rights of medication")
1. Right patient
2. Right Medication/Drug
3. Right Dose
4. Right Route
5. Right time
6. Right reason
7. Right documentation
When should cows milk be introduced to an infant?
What is Veronica's last name?
PENOYER
Name 2 community resources for single mother with x3 children under the age of 5.
Food Bank / food pantry
WIC
Diaper Bank