Growth and Development
This doubles in size by 6 months of age
weight
What infectious disease has an oral live vaccine?
rotavirus
What age range do children have magical thinking?
2-7 years
At what age does the anterior fontanel close?
12-18 months
This illness is often identified because of its unique bark sounding cough
croup
What age does an infant begin to roll from back to front?
4-6 months
What is a common reaction to an IM injection?
pain, redness, swelling at the injection site
What age group has concrete thinking?
7-11 years
When performing an assessment on a child, these assessments should be done first.
less invasive assessments (RR, color, appearance, activity, etc...)
Name the 3 main clinical manifestations of asthma
Wheezing, SOB, and cough
What age can an infant crawl or scoot independently?
9-12 months
What vaccine preventable illness causes severe coughing spells?
Pertussis
What age group is developing trust?
Infants
30-60
What pain scale can be used to assess acute pain in nonverbal or preverbal patients, typically patients ages 3 months to 7 years?
FLACC
What age can a child hop on one foot?
4 years
What isolation precaution is used for patients with varicella in the hospital?
Airborne / negative pressure room
What age group may develop role confusion?
Adolescents
During the newborn examination, the nurse assesses for signs of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Which finding would strongly suggest this disorder?
asymmetric thigh and gluteal folds
This age group takes things literally ("take blood" or "get a shot"), are egocentric, and may need to examine medical equipment to feel comfortable.
early childhood (toddlers, preschoolers)
At this age a parent should be concerned of head lag?
4 months
This type of immunity is produced naturally by a child's own immune system in response to an antigen
active immunity
This stage of psychosocial development involves a child trying to develop their independence and their skills, and it is important others acknowledge them.
Industry vs. Inferiority; school-age children
While assessing a 10-month-old infant, you notice that the sclerae have a yellowish tint. Which organ system would require a more in-depth assessment based on the finding?
hepatic
Name one pathway of fetal circulation that should close after the baby is born.
Ductus Arteriosus or Foramen Ovale