Cardiac
The congenital anomaly that causes a loud murmur, gallop rhythm, may cause congestive heart failure, failure to thrive, activity intolerance and may show cardiomegaly and left to right shunt.
What is ventricular septal defect?
Abrupt onset of fever, sore throat, difficulty breathing and drooling
What is acute epiglottitis?
Abdominal palaption is contraindicated in this condition
What is Wilm's tumor?
A condition that may require intervention in a child with symptoms such as lethargy, dry mucous membranes and tachycardia after an episode of food poisoning.
What is dehydration?
Before we can administer this medication, we need to monitor for bradycardia for 1 full minute.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
I am usually diagnosed by Increased BP in my upper extremities and Decreased BP in my lower extremities
Coarctation of the Aorta
A syndrome characterized by a barklike cough, hoarseness, inspiratory stridor and respiratory distress
What is Croup?
This is a clinical condition that may involve the urethra and bladder (lower urinary tract) and the ureters, renal pelvis, calyces, and renal parenchyma (upper urinary tract). The structure of the lower urinary tract is believed to account for the increased incidence of bacteriuria in females.
What is Urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Expected findings with this condition include an olive shaped mass in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, possible peristaltic wave that moves from left to right when lying supine and projectile vomiting that often occurs following feeding.
What is pyloric stenosis?
This medication is given to maintain a PATENT ductus Arteriosus
Prostaglandin E1
A Septal Defect or a PDA is necessary in order for blood to be oxygenated.
Transportation of the Great Arteries
This condition results from a mutated gene. It is characterized by mucus glands that secrete an increase in the quantity of thick, tenacious mucus which leads to mechanical obstruction of the organs. Diagnosis can be made by a sweat chloride test. Treatments include the use of pancreatic enzymes, respiratory aerosol treatments and the use of CPT.
Whay is CF?
You see severe protienurea, facila edema, hypoalbumenimia, weight gain in this condition.
What is nephrotic syndrome?
This GI condition is characterized by the proximal segment of the bowel telescoping into a more distal segment and resulting in lymphatic and venous obstruction causing edema in the area. Surgery may be required for recurring episodes.
What is intussusception?
I occur 2-6 Weeks following an untreated/partially treated Upper Respiratory Infection with GABHS
what is Rheumatic Fever?
I'm a Toddler and I may continuously squat to help with my condition
Tetralogy of Fallot
This chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways results in intermittent and reversible airway obstruction of the bronchioles. This obstruction occurs either by inflammation or airway hyper-responsiveness. Client education includes avoidance of triggers and proper use of medications such as albuterol for acute episodes.
What is asthma?
In this condition the retrograde flow of bladder urine into the ureters occurs. During voiding, urine is swept up the ureters and then flows back into the empty bladder, where it acts as a reservoir for bacterial growth until the next void.
What is VCUR?
This GI condition is characterized by right lower abdominal pain, rigid abdomen, decreased or absent bowel sounds, fever, and possible vomiting. With progression of this condition pain becomes localized at McBurney's point. Nursing care focuses on preparation for surgery and avoiding the application of heat to the abdomen and avoiding the use of enemas and laxatives.
What is appendicitis?
Care includes placing the child on the side or abdomen and discouraging coughing, clearing the throat or nose blowing after this procedure.
What is postoperative care for tonsillectomy?
I have a continuous "machinery" murmur with a thrill in the pulmonic area
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
This respiratory condition is a medical emergency. Predictive signs include absence of cough, drooling and agitation. Additional findings include: inspiratory stridor, dysphonia, and tripoding. Nursing care should focus on protecting airway. Avoidance of throat culture or use of tongue blade is imperative.
What is epiglottitis?
A previously well child begins to gain weight, which progresses insidiously over a period of days or weeks. Puffiness of the face, especially around the eyes, is apparent on arising in the morning but subsides during the day, when swelling of the abdomen and lower extremities is more prominent. The generalized edema may develop so slowly that parents consider it a sign of healthy growth
What is nephrotic syndrome?
This GI condition is known as congenital aganglionic megacolon. It is a structural anomaly of the GI tract that results in decreased motility and mechanical obstruction. Expected findings can include: Failure to pass meconium in 24 to 48 hours after birth, episodes of diarrhea and vomiting, and foul smelling ribbon-like stools.
What is hirschsprung's disease?
You can prevent this complication by repairing a VSD
What is pulonary hypertension?
This pediatric congenital heart defect includes four defects that result in mixed blood flow. Cyanosis is present at birth and is progressive over the first year of life. Presentation also includes a systolic murmur and episodes of acute cyanosis and hypoxia.
What is Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)?
One of the most prevalent diseases of early childhood. Its incidence is highest in the winter months. Many cases of bacterial------ are preceded by a viral respiratory tract infection. Bottle fed children have more chances of having this disease.
What is OM?
Daily weight is the most accurate way to assess fluid balance in a child with this acute renal disease.
What is acute glomerulonephritis?
This condition can be minimized by keeping children upright after feeding for 30-60 minutes.
What is GER?
While listening to the breath sounds, the nurse hears a musical sound during exhale
What is wheezing?
Heart failure that results in the backup of blood in the systemic venous system?
What is right sided heart failure?
this is the major disorder associated with a defect in the ability to concentrate urine. In this disorder, the distal tubules and collecting ducts are insensitive to the action of antidiuretic hormone or its exogenous counterpart, vasopressin.
What is Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI)?