Cancers
This tumor affects the kidneys and should not be palpated.
What is Wilms tumor?
A common complication characterized by severe pain requiring opioids & fluids.
What is a sickle cell crisis?
This type of diabetes has an absolute insulin deficiency
Type 1
Term for the first stool passed by a newborn
meconium
This is the most common cancer in children.
What is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)?
The main treatment for acute bleeding episodes in hemophilia.
What is factor replacement therapy?
Diabetes insipidus is the under-secretion of what hormone?
Undersecretion of ADH
What are the three priority newborn medications?
Erythromycin optic ointment, Vitamin K injection, and Hepatitis B injection.
Children undergoing chemotherapy are most at risk for this complication due to low WBCs.
What is infection?
Name 2 causes of iron deficiency anemia.
What is decreased fetal iron stores and increased cow's milk intake?
A serious acute complication of diabetes characterized by high blood sugar levels, ketosis, and acidosis.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
The last nursing intervention completed before discharging a couplet home
What is car seat check/ car seat safety teaching?
This bone cancer often requires surgical amputation.
What is osteosarcoma?
Common triggers for a crisis include dehydration, infection, & this.
What is extreme cold exposure, changes in altitude, hot/humid weather, exertion, or stress?
Name the three P's of diabetes?
What are
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia?
What impact does maternal diabetes mellitus have on the fetus?
Sugar impedes maturity = will be immature developmentally
Lung surfactant impaired = increased risk for respiratory distress
Macrosomia = will be LGA (>4kg)
Increased risk for jaundice + hypoglycemia
A firm, non-tender abdominal mass that crosses the midline may indicate this tumor.
What is neuroblastoma?
These are the symptoms of lead poisoning. (name 5)
What is *headache * weight loss *irritability * poor attention span *abd. pain * noticeable learning difficulty *vomiting * Slowed speech development *anemia * hyperactivity
Symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Irritability, shakiness, sweating, and confusion.
Name three nursing interventions related to the provision of phototherapy for newborns.
- Place an eye mask on the baby
- Keep baby undressed (diaper on)
- Reposition baby q 2 hrs.
Other: monitor for dehydration, frequent feedings, remove baby q 4 hrs.