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The leading cause of death in children greater than 1 years of age.
What is Motor Vehicle accidents
100
Clinical manifestations of Congestive Heart Failure related to Congenital Heart Disease
What is tachypnea, tachycardia, dyspnea, hepatomegaly, diaphoresis, poor feeding, failure to thrive, oliguria, activity intolerance, peripheral and periorbital edema, weight gain!!!
100
Priority nursing inteventions for bacterial meningitis
What is manage airway, administer IV antibiotics, isolation precautions; manage symptoms; monitor for complications related to increased intracranial pressure, cerebral edema, SIADH
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Failure of GI tract to separate from respiratory tract in early pre-natal life. Children present with vomiting and choking at birth; apnea and cyanosis with feedings; and newborn drooling
What is transesophageal atresia
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Comfort measures for child with eczema
What is tepid bath w/o bath oils, avoid perfumed lotions, avoid getting child too hot or cold; prevent itching/scratching; topical steroids; antihistamines
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Preparing a child for surgery the nurse tries to minimize separation from family; Promotes sense of control; and Prevents or minimizes bodily injury and pain. These are examples of.....
What is Atraumatic care
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Clinical Manifestations and Treatment of Kawasaski Disease
What is Fever, conjunctivitis, strawberry tongue, digital swelling, polymorphous rash Treatament High dose IV gamma globulun; Aspirin 80-100mg/kg/day; I&Os; daily wts, small feedings, monitor cardiac status
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The pressure within cranium or skull made up of cerebral spinal fluid, brain, and blood.
What is intracranial pressure
200
One part of intestine slips into another part below it. clinical manifestation include: Currant jelly stools, severe abdominal pain; vomiting greenish yellow bile; decrease bowel movement, mas in RUQ.
What is Intussusception
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Clinical manifestations of a third degree burn
What is burn extend into deeper tissues. They cause white or blackened, charred skin that may be numb. causing destruction of the full thickness of skin with its nerve supply (numbness). Third degree burns leave scars and may cause loss of function and/or sensation.
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Autonomy vs shame and doubt
What is Erikson's stage of phsychosocial development for 1-3 year olds
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The most appropriate interventionfor a child with cystic fibrosis a. Schedule CPT 1 hour prior to meals b. Elevate HOB on 6" blocks when sleeping c. Apply CPAP during the day d. Administer O2 6L via nc
What is a CPT one hour prior to meals
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Posturing reflex with adduction of arms at shoulders, arms flexed at chest, wrists, flexed, hands fisted, and lower extremities flexed
What is Decorticate Posturing
300
What nursing measures are specific to caring for children with nephrotic syndrome?
What is bedrest, corticosteroid administration, no added salt diet, assess edema, I&Os, daily weights, prevent skin breakdown, use careful handwashing
300
Nursing care of a child in a cast
What is assess for 5 P's; handle cast with palm of hands only when cast is drying; assess skin around edges; instruct patient not to stick anything inside of cast; elevate extremity above level of heart;
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This age group struggles for acceptance, self-confidence, and role identity. They use formal operations and can see the "big" picture, however are more likely to have more injuries related to risk taking behaviors
What is Adolescence
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Clinical manifestations of acute epiglottitis
What is LIFE Threatening condition characterized by High fever, sore throat, inability to swallow (dysphagia), drooling, dyspnea, anxiety, muffled voice, and can visualization of throat can cause a complete airway obstruction
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A child diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism si being treated with synthroid. She is brought to the clinic with tachycardia, irritability, dyspnea, increased appetite, fever, and diaphoresis. The nurse suspects...
What are symptoms of synthroid overdose
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The three causes of acute renal failure
What is prerenal (decrease renal blood flow); intrarenal (direct kidney damage or toxic substances or infections); and post renal (obstruction in urinary tract i.e. cancer, renal calculi, or trauma)
400
common defining condition for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Children
What is Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia; Lymphoid interstitial pneumonitis; wasting syndrome; encephalopahty; cytomegalovirus disease; mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex infection; pulmonary candidiasis; Herpes Simplex; cryptosporidiosis
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Common reactions to immunizations
What is 1. Redness, tenderness, and mild swelling at site; 2. low grade fever; 3. behavioral changes (fussy, sleepy, decreased appetite)
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The priority nursing diagnosis for a 10 month old being admitted with laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB). Has loud stridor and moderate respiratory distress
What is Ineffective breathing pattern; fear and anxiety,
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A 5 year old with type I DM complains of hunger, weakness, feeling shaky and dizzy. You notice hand tremors and diaphoresis. You suspect the child has _______ and plan to treat by doing _________.
What is hypoglycemia and administer juice and crackers or glucose tablets
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Priority nursing activity for a child with UTI
What is administer antibiotics
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A 7-year-old diagnosed with anemia is prescribed one unit of PRBC's. The unit has 125 mL of blood plus 15 mL of additive to be infused over 3.5 hours. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump?
What is 40 mL/hr