Growth & Development
Infant are typically introduced to pureed foods at this age
What is 6 months
MMR and Varicella are examples of this type of immunization that is not recommended for those who have a weakened immune system or are pregnant.
What are live vaccines
When administering eye drops it is important it is dropped into
What is the conjunctival sac
The gold standard for diagnosis of CF is
Sweat Chloride Test
This is the only definitive diagnostic test for meningitis
What is a lumbar puncture
The most rapid period of growth occurs during what phase of development?
What is infancy
This medication should always be the first line of treatment when a client is experiencing anaphlyaxis
What is epinephrine
Glaucoma is an eye disorder that causes
damage to the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure
To help digest the fat and foods clients with CF take this 30 mins before meals and snacks
What are pancreatic enzymes
Upon completing a lumbar puncture if the client has bacterial meningitis we would anticipate the CSF to appear this way
What is cloudy
At this age the infant can crawl, pull up to stand on furniture, and has developed the pincer grasp.
What is 9 months
At this age, children receive the meningococcal, HPV, Tdap, and influenza vaccine
What is 11-12 years of age
Intraocular Pressure (IOP) is measured by what test?
What is Tonometry
Client education for a client with RSV being discharged is focused on
- administration of medication
- knowing child can still cough for 2 weeks
- worsening signs and symptoms
- wash hands frequently
While assisting during a lumbar puncture the nurse should ensure the patient is in this position
What is head flexed forward and knees flexed into the abdomen “hugging the knees”
This cause of FTT is due to environmental, psychosocial, or family concerns not a medical condition.
What is inorganic failure to thrive
Facial swelling, increased work of breathing, urticaria, and wheezing are all are cues that the client may be experiencing
What is anaphylaxis
When administering Timolol eyedrops it is important for the client to perform what
what is punctual occlusion
Emergent symptoms in a client with RSV are
What is
nasal flaring
retractions
grunting
adventitious breath sounds
cyanosis
Antibiotics, Corticosteroids, and Antipyretics are 3 types of medications prescribed to treat this infectious condition.
What is bacterial meningitis
At this age the infant can roll over, begins reaching for toys and putting toys in their mouth, and coos.
What is 4 months
The following symptoms are clinical manifestations of which disease
•Symmetric joint pain/discomfort (early)
•Stiffness in the morning and with prolonged rest
•Swelling of joints, erythema, and warmth
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Clinical manifestations of closed angle glaucoma are
What is sudden change in vision
severe headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Colored halos around lights
This type of therapy is prescribed in clients with CF to prevent secretions from pooling within the lungs
What is chest physiotherapy therapy
When the neck is flexed the patient’s hips and knees flex upward this is documented as
What is a positive Brudzinski Sign
Prior to administering an enteral feed the nurse verified tube placement what are the next steps?
What is checking residual volume
Then administer the feedings and evaluate tolerance of feeds
A child presents with a high fever, polyarthritis, and rheumatoid rash. The nurse anticipates this child has which type of JIA?
what is systemic JIA
This pharmacologic treatment for glaucoma is contraindicated in patients with asthma, heart failure, and diabetes
What is Beta Blockers (Timolol)
This monthly injection is prescribed for infants born prematurely before 35 weeks, are <6 months of age at the start of RSV season, and have an underlying heart or lung disease
What is synagis
The most common clinical manifestations of an infant with meningitis is
What is poor feeding, high pitch cry, poor muscle tone, abnormal reflexes, irritability, and seizure