Neuro
T/F? The prone position is best for a lumbar puncture procedure in a toddler?
False. Side lying position is best with knees tucked into abdomen.
stridor, crying, agitation, tachycardia, hypoxia.
What is the most important assessment for a child in cast?
Neurovascular checks
A hear murmur can indicate what congenital heart defect?
PDA
Puzzles, riding tricycles, playing pretend and dress up, playing ball, role playing, painting, reading books are all activities that are appropriate for what age group?
ICP in an infant can be diagnosed with what assessment?
Bulging fontanel
A sweat chloride test is a useful diagnostic test for what condition?
Cystic Fibrosis
How should the nurse assess for scoliosis?
Have child bend forward from the waist.
Rheumatic fever
A child with RSV should be placed in what type of isolation?
Contact
What is the priority nursing action for a child diagnosed with bacterial meningitis?
Give antibiotics
T/F? Using a tongue depressor to assess a child with epiglottitis can help the nurse diagnose the severity of the condition.
False. it can trigger spasms leading to complete obstruction of the airway.
Fractures in a growth plate in bones can affect what?
normal bone growth
Name the four components of Tetralogy of Fallot.
VSD, overriding aorta, pulmonic stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy
What is a common trigger for an asthmatic child?
Dust, animal dander, mold, smoking
What is a common complication in a child with a brain tumor?
Seizures
A child is postop for tonsillectomy. What severe complication is more important to report?
Frequent swallowing bc that indicates hemorrhage.
T/F An infant diagnosed with cerebral palsy may crawl without braces but may need them as they begin to walk.
True. As children grow, their muscles may need more help to function.
Failure to thrive, cyanosis, tachypnea, dyspnea, irregular pulse rate, clubbing of fingers, fatigue, excessive perspiration, pulsations of neck veins are all signs of what?
Congenital cardiac problems
Speaking slowly and directly to a child is helpful if the child is what?
hearing impaired
What are important nursing interventions for a child having a seizure?
Loosen clothing, clear area of hard objects, place in side lying position, preventing injury, keep side rails up.
What med is a considered a rescue drug for an acute asthma attack?
Albuterol
Appropriate treatment for a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is
reduce joint pain and swelling, promote mobility, preserver joint function, promote g&d, medications, apply resting splints at night.
Why would an infant diagnosed with a congenital heart defect tire easily while feeding?
inadequate oxygenation of body.
Diphenhydramine