Pain in the Cells
Hormones on the Fritz
Just
Breathe
Matters of the Heart
Handle with Care
Skin in the Game
Head
Cases
Meds on Meds on Meds
100

What would be the most appropriate classification of medication for a FLACC pain score of 3?

NSAID

100

Stress, exercise, and illness does what to blood glucose?

increases blood glucose

100

Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation can lead to

BPD

100

This disorder can be characterized by a strawberry-appearing tongue

Kawasaki Disease 

100

When infants are in this position, they are developing important muscles, but are also at risk for SIDS and need to be observed?

Prone Positioning

100

IV site is cool, pale, and swollen

Infiltration 

100

Neural tube defects are primarily a result of 

a lack of folic acid

100

Improves contractility and slows heart rate in heart failure or arrhythmias

Digoxin 

200

What are four physiologic responses to pain?

Flushed Skin/ Diaphoresis/ hypertension/ tachycardia/ oxygen desaturation/ restlessness/ irritability/ etc. 

200

Parkingson's Disease is when the body doesn't produce enough what?

Dopamine

200

True or False:

Bronchodilators and corticosteroids help with Bronchiolitis symptoms

False

200

What helps change the pressure in the heart and pushes blood through the pulmonary arteries to the lungs to be oxygenated during a period of hypoxia?

Knee to Chest Position

200

Bilateral retinal hemorrhages, subdural and subarachnoid hematomas, lethargy, seizures, and vomiting are all symptoms of 

Abusive Head Trauma - "Shaken Baby"

200

Why do infants with fetal alcohol syndrome have nutritional deficits? 

Increased risk of craniofacial abnormalities: These can include micrognathia (small jaw), cleft palate, and other structural issues that affect feeding. 

200

Having Spina Bifida puts you at risk for which disorder?

Hydrocephalus

200

Pain medication that is contraindicated in SCD?

Meperidine (Demerol) 

300

What are three precipitating factors of Sickle Cell Disease?

Altitude

Fever

Dehydration

300

Responsible for secreting insulin

Beta Cells in Pancreas 

300

Given to reduce airway inflammation in asthma

oral steroids

300

Coarctation of the Aorta

Aortic Stenosis

Pulmonic Stenosis 

Obstructive Congenital Heart Defects

300

Post-op positioning after VP shunt placement

lying flat on unoperated side

300

Black, brown, or tan tissue that must be removed for wound healing.

Eschar

300

In Hydrocephalus, one of the first clinical manifestations seen is 

High Pitched Cry - "Neuro Cry"

300

Premature infants with apnea spells often need

caffeine citrate PO

400

In SCD, why is over-oxygenating contraindicated during pain crisis?

increased levels of O2 can suppress production of new RBCs

400
In Parkinson's, the assessment tool "TRAP" is used. What does "TRAP" stand for?

Tremors/ Rigidity/ Akinesia/ Postural Instability

400

Barrel Chest is a consistent finding with what disorder

COPD

400

When auscultating, the heart defect PDA sounds like?

continuous, machine-like murmur 

400

Three warning signs of child maltreatment?

Inconsistent story/injury description/ delay in care

Behavior changes /Poor personal hygiene

Discomfort/pain / unexplainable injuries

400

Until the infant's Myelomeningocele is repaired, they should be positioned ______, and restrict _______.

Prone , and diapering

400

A delay in gross motor milestones is a universal finding for 

Cerebral Palsy

400

This improves the ability of infant lungs to utilize oxygen and excrete CO2.

Surfactant

500

Why are patients with SCD at a greater risk for infection?

splenic dysfunction and impaired immune response

500

Five healthy teaching points for your older adult diabetic client?

Sick Day Rules / Foot Cares / Carry Snacks/Testing Supplies/ Preventative Health - annual eye exam

500

Supportive Treatment for RSV Bronchiolitis

Rest, Hydration, Oxygen Support

500

In this disorder, patients experience 4 extremity blood pressure discrepancies, or even fainting. 

Coarctation of Aorta

500

What are three Discharge Home Teaching points for Parkinson's?

Grab Bars in Bathroom/Bedroom

Avoid Rugs/Tripping Hazards

Use Pill Box to Organize Meds

Use Nightlights / Assistive Devices 

500

What is associated with positive Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs?

Hypocalcemia

500

Tight muscles and an abnormal gait are associated with this type of non-progressive central nervous system disorder.

Spastic Cerebral Palsy

500

Regular insulin is running at 0.1 units/kg/hour for a patient weighing 74 kg. How many units/hour will the patient receive?

7.4 units per hour