low blood protein, high cholesterol, high urine protein, swelling
nephrotic syndrome
I have a disease that makes all my mucous thick and requires me to take special enzymes to help with digestion of fats.
cystic fibrosis (CF)
daily hygiene, gentle washing, clean applicators
acne
Antibiotics and fluids really help me when I have this noisy coughing.
whooping (pertussis)
Bruising in various stages of healing or in the shape of something recognizable.
Physical abuse
My symptoms are dependent on where the issue is. They can include crackles, edema, SOB, JVD, and pulmonary hypertension.
heart failure
I have the most common cardiac defect in kids, but it just means my blood is extra oxygenated.
VSD
Casting, neurovascular checks, RICE
fracture
The virus that causes me to be tired, achy, have spleen involvement and stay out of school for possibly weeks at a time.
Ebstein-Barr virus (mono)
Suspected when a child has frequent urinary tract infections or difficulty sitting.
sexual abuse
Photophobia, nuchal rigidity, seizures, vomiting, headache
meningitis
My issue means that I'm going to need surgery, but until then I will need to use a wide base nipple to eat.
cleft lip
Cool mist humidifier, fluids, corticosteroids
croup
My child is going to have copious secretions, may need oxygen, and most likely is infected with respiratory syncytial virus.
bronchiolitis
May be caused intentionally or due to lack of resources.
Physical neglect
Strep infection, mild proteinuria, mild edema, dark urine, hypertension
acute post-infection glomerulonephritis (APIGN)
The name of this disease means that there are 4 issues in the heart. What are those 4 issues?
overriding aorta, VSD, pulmonary valve stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy
oxygen, fetal position, morphine
tet spell
My parents have to keep my nails short to keep me from scratching my rash that is at various stages.
varicella
Nursing responsibility when abuse is suspected.
mandatory reporter
tachycardia, tachypnea, thirst, skin tenting, sunken fontanel, dry mucous membranes
severe dehydration
My cells sometimes take on a weird shape that can make me anemic and hurt a lot.
sickle cell
Oxygen, suction, padded side rails, and a bed in low position are precautions for this issue.
seizures
In order, the two best ways to prevent infection in kids are:
1. hand hygiene
2. immunizations
Telling a child you are losing your job because they have been sick.
Emotional abuse