Growth & Development
This developmental principle explains head-to-toe progression, like controlling the head before the legs.
What is cephalocaudal?
An egg allergy is a contraindication for this vaccine due to the risk of anaphylaxis
What is the influenza (TIV) vaccine?
Cerebral palsy is best described as the most common disability of this type in childhood.
What is motor disability?
This is the single most effective measure for preventing influenza and other communicable diseases.
What is frequent handwashing?
This bacterial infection is the most common cause of tonsillitis.
What is a streptococcal (strep) infection?
An 8-month-old who cries when parents leave is showing this normal developmental
What is separation anxiety?
A baker's yeast allergy, not an egg allergy, is the contraindication for this vaccine.
What is the Hepatitis B (Hep B) vaccine?
This group of newborns is at the highest risk for developing cerebral palsy
What are premature newborns?
These tiny white spots appear in the mouth about 2 days before the measles rash.
What are Koplik spots?
After a tonsillectomy, this sign of continuous swallowing should be evaluated immediately as a warning of hemorrhage.
What is bleeding (postoperative hemorrhage)?
According to Piaget, school-age children think in this stage, grasping time, analogies, and cause and effect.
What is the Concrete Operational stage?
For adult smokers, the CDC strongly recommends this vaccine because smoking raises respiratory infection risk.
What is the pneumococcal vaccine?
These feeding-related findings, like gagging, choking, and tongue thrusting, raise the risk of this airway complication.
What is aspiration?
A child with this viral illness should stay home until all lesions have crusted over.
What is varicella (chickenpox)?
To prevent otitis media, the nurse teaches caregivers to feed the infant in this position.
What is upright?
This Erikson crisis applies to toddlerhood, when children push for independence but may regress under stress.
What is Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt?
With a history of this syndrome following a prior immunization, the nurse must consult the provider before vaccinating.
What is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)?
Rather than restricting movement, the nurse should encourage this to improve a child's strength and function.
What is physical activity?
This level of precaution, requiring an N95 respirator, is used for airborne diseases like tuberculosis.
What are airborne precautions?
These red or dairy-based items are avoided after tonsillectomy because they obscure bleeding or thicken mucus.
What are red-colored liquids and milk-based foods?
This Erikson crisis defines older adulthood and ends in either fulfillment and peace or regret and fear of death.
What is Integrity vs. Despair?
Large-scale studies over decades confirm this about the MMR vaccine, reassuring hesitant parents.
What is that it is safe and effective?
These devices support alignment, improve mobility, and help reduce the risk of contractures.
What are orthotic devices (braces/walkers)?
Vaccines create this type of immunity, in which the body produces its own antibodies after antigen exposure.
What is active immunity?
If tympanoplasty tubes fall out, this is the appropriate action, since it is normal and not an emergency.
What is call the clinic/notify the provider (do not reinsert)?