Piget & Erikson
4-year-old, which Piaget stage?
Preoperational
What setting on a hair dryer do you use to help with itchiness?
cool setting
Long-term medication for Sickle Cell?
Hydroxyurea
What is the EDD?
Ex. LMP September 9, 2025
June 16, 2026
What are the three things to prevent SIDS
- Alone
- on their Back
- in a Crib
A mother expresses concern that her 10-month-old infant cries when she can't see her, even if she knows the mother is in the next room. The nurse explains that the infant is developing which of the following cognitive milestones?
Object permanence
What are the S&S you have to look out for in Compartment Syndrome?
*remember 6 P's !
- Pain (severe, unrelieving pain)
- Paresthesia (numbness, tingling, burning sensation)
- Paralysis (weakness or loss of muscle function)
- Pallor (pale skin)
- Pulselessness (absence of a pulse)
- Poikilothermia (cool skin)
Triggers for Vasooclusive Crisis
- infection
- stress
- dehydration
- cold exposure
What is the schedule of visits?
Every 4 weeks from 16-28 weeks
Every 2 weeks from 29-36 weeks
Every 1 week from 36 weeks
What stage is the placenta delivered?
third stage
identity vs role confusion
Therapeutic regimen for a fracture?
- immobile affect limb
- apply ice
- provide pain relief
What is the prognosis for small VSDs?
- often close spontaneously by age 2-4
- asymptomatic
- child has a normal G&D
How is pregnancy confirmed?
FHR, Fetal movement, ultrasound
What does it mean if you see late decelerations? Intervention?
uteroplacental insufficiency
- turn mother to the left side
- O2 at 10L with mask
- stop Pitocin
- call MD
A 3-year-old is constantly expressing "I can do it myself!" The nurse recognizes this behavior as a manifestation of which of Erickson's psychosocial stages?
automony vs shame/doubt
Which abnormal spinal curvature is screened for the school-age group?
Scoliosis
What Dx is used for Cystic Fibrosis
- sweat chloride test
- stool test (sticky stool)
What lab study is usually completed in the third trimester at 36 weeks? And what is done if positive?
Group B strep; if the mother is positive, IV antibiotics
What is the 3 newborn medication? And why are they given?
Erythomycin
- prevent G/C
Vitamin K
- prevent hemorrhage & bleeding
Hepatitis B
- immunize against Hep B virus
What cognitive characteristics would a nurse expect to find in a school-aged child (7-11 years old) according to Piaget's theory?
logical thinking & conservation
A nurse is assessing a child with a cast on their arm. Which of the following is an abnormal finding that should be reported immediately?
A) Pink skin color
B) Warm temperature of the fingers
C) Capillary refill of less than 2 seconds
D) Unrelieved pain after pain medication
D
Give at least 3 S&S for each section of respiratory distress (mild, moderate, severe)
Mild
- diaphoresis
- tachycardia
- tachypnea
Morderate
- Hypertension
- Nasal flaring
- irritability
Severe:
- Dyspnea
- Braydcardia
- Cyanosis
Give 3 nutrition teachings?
- avoid caffeine (200mg per day)
- low mercury fish *no high mercury
- + 300 cals/day (2nd & 3rd trimester)
What is the APGAR score? A newborn is in the nursery, and the nurse is assessing their APGAR score. The nurse notes the following: The infant is crying and has a heart rate of 140 bpm. The extremities are well-flexed, but the body is pink, and the hands and feet are bluish. The infant grimaces when the nurse suctions the mouth.
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