Inflammation of the heart
What is Carditis
Pyloric stenosis has this telltale symptom
What is projectile vomiting
This type of urine specimen is used to diagnose UTI's
What is Clean Catch
What are the 5 P's
What is Pain, Pulse, Paresthesia, Paralysis, Pallor
Definition: Shrill, harsh, respiratory sound
What is Stridor
This condition occurs when blood and fluids accumulate in the organs and body tissues. This accumulation happens because the heart is not able to pump.
What is CHF
The type of diet a child with celiac disease is placed on..
What is Gluten-Free diet
A newborn bladder empties when only about how many mL of urine is present?
What is 15 mL
This disease is an infection of the bone usually caused by S. Aureus
What is Osteomyelitis
This class of drugs are used for quick relief of acute exacerbation of asthma symptoms.
What are Bronchodilators
Clinical Manifestations of this disease include lethargy, irritability, inflammation of the conjunctiva in both eyes, strawberry colored tongue, dry red lips, edema in hands and feet and red swollen joints
What is Kawasaki Disease
UTI's are most common in what age group
What is 2-6 years
This type of fixation can be left in place for as long as a year, so it's important that the child accepts the temporary change in body image and learn to care for affected site
What is External Fixation
Blood is made up of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. These blood cells are formed in
What is Bone Marrow
A child with this condition will likely manifest drowsiness, dry skin, flushed cheeks, and cherry-red lips, acetone breath with a fruity smell, and kussmaul breathing
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis
In caring for a child with Wilms' tumor (nephroblastoma), the nurse be careful not to palpate what area
What is Abdomen
In this disease symptoms are first noticed in the hip or groin and a limp accompanied by muscle spasms and limitation of motion
What is Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Epiglottis, a pediatric emergency, is not common in the United States due to this
What is the Haemophilus influenzae vaccine (Hib)
This congenital heart defect creates symptoms of decreased perfusion in the lower extremities
What is Coarctation
This condition has an absence of nerve cells in the large intestine
What is Hirschsprung's Disease
Periorbital edema, hematuria, proteinuria, an enlarged abdomen and dark urine are symptoms of what genitourinary condition?
What is glomerulonephritis
This is when scoliosis is most prevalent
What is adolescence