Endocrine
What hormone is involved with Diabetes Insipidus?
Is the hormone high or low?
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
Low
What is the most common childhood cancer?
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
What is the priority when a child comes in with burns to the neck?
Airway- assess the airway, provide humified oxygen
What is the nurse's role when a patient is on hospice care with multidisciplinary involvement?
Patient advocate
What are signs of a patient potentially having bone cancer?
Infrequent limp Weight loss (no reason)
What are signs & symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Nervousness, Sudden hunger, Weakness, Headaches, Dizziness, Sweating & Tremors, Irritability, Anxiety, Slowed or Slurred speech
What symptom makes a nurse or child's parents concerned for retinoblastoma?
One pupil appears white or a "cat's eye"
What would the nurse instruct parents of a child who has head lice (pediculosis capitis) to use to get rid of the head lice?
Permethrin shampoo.
What phase of grief would a parent be in if they are planning a family vacation involving the patient?
Denial
If a child who has growth hormone deficiency goes into a malignant state, should they continue their hormone regimen?
No! Call the provider and let them know.
How is the growth hormone administered to patients with GH deficiency? When should it be administered?
Subcutaneous injection
Night time
What do we avoid for patients with a potential diagnosis of Wilms tumor?
Abdominal palpation
What is important when transferring children who have osteogenesis imperfecta?
Supporting the trunk and extremities, being gentle and not rough with transfers
What immunizations do a two month old receive?
Hep B, Rotovirus, DTap, Hib, Pneumococcal, IPV
What are educational points for a teenager who is experiencing acne?
Best care non scented soap and warm water
Avoiding the sun, using sunscreen, do not squeeze the condones!
Infants with congenital hypothyroidism are at risk for what complication that may not be discovered right away?
Cognitive impairment
What are complications for patients who have sickle cell anemia?
Vaso-occlusive crisis, Acute chest syndrome, Cerebrovascular accident
What is the name of the fracture that is not a complete break but only partial?
Greenstick
A patient who has scarlet fever should be placed on what medication?
Antibiotics- penicillin, amoxicillin
What is the isolation type used for a patient diagnosed with rubeola?
What are the nursing interventions for a child who is experiencing DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)?
ICU admission
IV fluids, Electrolyte replacement, IV insulin
What are interventions that should be done for patients who are neutropenic?
Avoid large crowds, Inspecting the skin daily for scratches or scrapes, Removing house plants, flowers, Staying away from people who have colds, rashes, fevers, Limit intake of fresh fruits/vegetables
What do the lesions for impetigo look like?
Honey-yellow crust
When would a child receive their first dose of Hep A vaccine?
12 months old
What would be strategies to educate a patient and their caregivers on for itchiness with a cast on?
Use a hairdryer on the cool setting and blow into cast, Place ice on top of cast, Tap or blow over the cast where it is itching, Scratch another object (teddy bears)
DO NOT STICK THINGS IN CAST OR APPLY LOTION