All About That Heart
A child with any cardiac anomaly is at risk for what complications?
endocarditis
What drug class does albuterol sulfate belong to?
bronchodilators
A main source of lead poisoning is
paint or water
What is the classic symptom of otitis media?
pulling at the ears
What position will the nurse place a child in during a seizure?
side lying
What position will the nurse place the infant in during a tet spell?
knee-chest position
Indomethacin is given to treat what cardiac anomaly?
Patent ductus arteriosis (PDA)
A child with ALL is admitted to the hospital following chemotherapy. The nurse knows she will place a sign on the door to limit visitors, avoid fresh fruit/vegetables, and live flowers. This is called....
Neutropenic precautions
Children with this condition should not be given a pacifier
tracheoesophageal atresia and fistula
What is the function of CN I (olfactory)?
sense of smell
Because of the decreased blood flow to the lower extremities, systolic blood pressure will be lower in the legs than in the arms of children with what condition?
Coarctation of the aorta
Montelukast comes in what form for pediatric clients?
chewable tab
Joint pain/swelling, unexplained bleeding, hematuria, and epistaxis are indicative of what diagnosis?
hemophilia
Apnea is a classic complication of which virus?
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
What diagnosis will the nurse suspect in a child with Gower's sign?
Dushenne's muscular dystrophy
What is PRIORITY for the child experiencing exercise intolerance?
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances indicate toxicity for what drug?
Digoxin
What is the PRIORITY for a child admitted to the pediatric unit with sickle cell anemia reporting severe pain and fever
IV access (you can't give IV fluids without access)
hemorrhage
An important nursing action for a child with nuchal rigidity and positive Kernig and Brudzinski's sign
droplet precautions
What medication do children with rheumatic heart disease and Kawasaki disease both take for inflammation?
Acetylsalicyclic acid (aspirin)
How is methylphenidate best absorbed?
on an empty stomach
The MAIN GOAL of treating ITP?
Safe platelet count
What are the 4 Ds of epiglottitis?
Drooling, dysphagia, dysphonia, distressed (tripod position)
Which three cranial nerves are involved in eye movement?
CN III (oculomotor), IV (trochlear), VI (abducens)