What is scoliosis?
The medical term for uncontrolled urination.
What is enuresis?
In this condition, symptoms do not present until 6 months to 2 years after gluten is introduced into the diet. It is marked by abdominal distention and large, bulky, foul-smelling, frothy stools.
What is Celiac disease?
A patient with this condition will require droplet precautions. Symptoms include fever, cold symptoms, and a cough accompanied by a loud gasp for air. A vaccine is available for this.
What is pertussis or whooping cough?
Staphylococci or beta-hemolytic streptococci cause this condition and occurs when it is introduced through a break in the skin. Nursing care includes triple antibiotic ointment to open areas, washing lesions 3 - 4 times daily with antibacterial soap to remove crusts.
What is Impetigo?
With this type of fracture, there is a high suspicion of abuse, and it should be reported.
What is a spiral fracture?
_____ is an abnormality of the genitourinary system diagnosed at birth but cannot be repaired before ____ months of age.
What is hypospadias? What is 6 months?
This condition is marked by ribbon-like stools, which result from the absence of nerve cells and a lack of normal peristalsis.
What is Hirschsprung's disease?
Airborne precautions: fever, cough, conjunctivitis, kolpik spots (small white spots on inner cheeks), and maculopapular rash. A vaccine is available.
What is Rubeola (Measles)?
What is Tinea Capitis?
Capillary refill > 7 sec, pale, cool, paresthesia, pain, or the 6 P's
What is compartment syndrome?
In a child with dehydration, normal function of this system must be documented before potassium replacement begins.
What is genitourinary or normal urine output?
Telescoping of the bowel, palpable mass, currant jelly stools, pain.
What is Intussuception?
Airborne precautions include mild fever, macules, papules, vesicles, and itching; symptom management = antipyretics and calamine lotion. A vaccine is available.
What is Chicken Pox (Varicella Zoster)?
In this type of burn, there is an entry and exit wound. Muscle damage can occur, causing cardiac damage or renal impairment as a result of a build-up of myoglobinuria. Yellow eschar can be normal in a partial-thickness or full-thickness type of injury.
What is an electrical burn?
This genetic disorder is marked by severe muscle weakness as a result of the death of muscle fibers.
What is Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy?
This condition causes a backflow of urine into the kidneys and increases the risk of urinary tract infections.
What is Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)?
This condition may cause vomiting and inflammation of the esophagus, leading to respiratory complications.
What is GERD?
"Slapped cheek" and generalized rash that may resolve but will reappear if the skin is irritated by sun or heat. There is no vaccine, isolation is not required, and oatmeal baths may help with itching. The child is no longer contagious once the rash appears and may return to school.
What is Fifth disease (Human Parvovirus)?
Inflammation of genetically hypersensitive skin. Symptoms can be triggered by food, dust, pollen, and insect bites. Asthma can be a primary diagnosis. Nursing care includes hydrating skin, relieving inflammation, and preventing infection: no scented soaps, lotions, or hot baths.
What is Atopic Dermatitis?
Pins, wires, screws, pulleys, and weights are used in this treatment for fractures.
What is skeletal traction?
This condition encompasses several kidney conditions and is distinguished by marked amounts of protein in the urine, edema, and hypoalbuminemia.
What is nephrotic syndrome?
Projectile vomiting, excessive hunger, dehydration.
What are the symptoms of Pyloric Stenosis?
This type of immunity occurs when a person is given a vaccine or has an illness that produces its own antibodies.
What is active immunity?
Routine skin care, regular well-balanced diet, avoid squeezing, rest, and avoidance of emotional stress. Most common in the adolescent years.
What is Acne?