👂CHAPTER 23ðŸ§
Symptoms of Reye Syndrome include:
Name 3
Lethargy
Irritability
profuse vomiting
Confusion
Seizures
What are some differences between adults and children regarding the skeletal system?
In children:
-bone is not completely ossified
-epiphyses are present (open)
-lower mineral content, great porosity
-increased strength
Symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia are:
Tachycardia
Irritability
Pallor
Fatigue
muscle weakness
systolic murmur
A continuous glucose monitor function is to:
provide continuous infusion of insulin
Select all the symptoms of a transfusion reaction:
-Fever
-Lethargy
-Jaundice
-Hives
Fever
Hives
Symptoms of acute otitis media are:
severe pain in ear
rubbing/pulling ears
diarrhea
irritability
hearing impairment
It is sensitive to radiation and chemo
Hemophilia A treatment (4 letters):
RICE:
Rest
ICE
Compression
Elevation
Common manifestations of hypoglycemia include:
headache
seizures-> coma
pallor
cool skin
anxiety
irritability
lightheadedness/shakiness
Expected Findings of Leukemia:
-increased PLT
-anemia
-Fever
-pain
-increased WBCs
not increased PLT
(Keep in mind WBCs might not always be elevated! this is just a possible finding)
An absence seizure manifests as:
Blank staring
loss of consciousness 5-10 seconds
momentary confusion
minimal behavior changes
A child is falling frequently and is clumsy. What inherited disorder can cause these issues?
Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
Assess neurological status
Monitor for intracranial bleeding
NPH insulin is what kind of acting? And what is the onset?
intermediate
1-2 hours
Spina Bifida types:
-Benign
-Occulta
-Meningocele
-Myelomeningocele
Not benign
The nurse should place the patient with Meningitis and encephalitis on which important precautions?
Seizure Precautions
True or False:
Buck's Extension keeps the child with hips flexed 90 degrees at all times
false
Clinical manifestations of a SCD crisis are:
Hematuria
Severe abdominal pain
obstructive jaundice
severe pain-bones, joints, abdomen, back
4 body processes the endocrine system is associated with the control of:
Growth
Maturation
Reproduction
Stress response
Describe the difference between a generalized seizure and a febrile seizure
generalized-tonic-clonic, involved with epilepsy, affects both brain hemispheres
febrile-caused by rapid temp increases, usually in children 6months-5 years
What would be abnormal findings of a neurovascular check?
decreased pulse
delayed cap refill
cool extremities
tingling
What drugs are included in the treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma?
-Cyclophosphamide
-Vincristine
-Prednisone
-Procarbazine Hydrochloride
(COPP Regimen)-*remember 4 letters=4 drugs
DKA signs and symptoms include:
Ketonuria
Nausea
ALOC
hypertonic dehydration
fruity odor to breath