Neuro/Behavioral
Positioning for lumbar puncture
Knees to nose (on side or leaning forward)
Recommended sport for hemophilia
Swimming
Treatment for a sprain?
R = rest
I = ice
C = compression
E = elevation
Treatment for hypoglycemia, the child is awake and alert
15 grams (4 oz) of simple carbohydrate
What am I?
Retinal hemorrhages & rib fractures
Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
Symptom of VP shunt malfunction
Increased ICP signs (lethargy, headache, blurred vision, vomiting, etc.)
Common side effect of taking liquid iron supplementation
Discolored Teeth (if syringe not used) or black stools
Tests to perform to assess for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Ortolani & Barlow
Confirmation test for Diabetes Insipidus
Water deprivation test
What am I?
Hypotonicity & lack of personal space awareness
Down Syndrome
Misinterpretation of child abuse
Cupping, Coining, seatbelts
Sickle cell crisis with decreased gas exchange
Acute Chest Syndrome
Concern after a discoloration is discovered on a newly placed cast
Bleeding
A patient comes in with excessive thirst & excessive urination. Labs are drawn: Blood glucose >500, pH 7.19, UA pending. What do you expect to see in the urine?
Positive Ketones
What am I?
X-linked autosomal recessive condition effecting the blood
Hemophilia
Symptom of Reye Syndrome
Neurological (vomiting, increased ammonia levels)
Hemophilia treatment
Replacement of missing clotting factor
Asymmetry
Timeframe medication for Hypothyroidism must be taken
Life
What am I?
Inability to concentrate urine
Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
Major concern for a child taking medication for ADHD
Decreased appetite
Most commonly prescribed medication to treat sickle cell crisis
Morphine
When a child returns from scoliosis surgery, what should the nurse assess?
Neurovascular assessment
You are a school nurse, called to the gym for a patient who is feeling dizzy and their friends report they’re not making any sense. What should you do?
Check the blood sugar
What am I?
Serious condition that causes neurovascular compromise
Compartment Syndrome