Growth & Development
This food should be avoided in infants under 1 year due to risk of botulism
Honey
This virus is the most common cause of bronchiolitis
RSV
Immature function of this organ in infants increases dehydration risk
Kidneys
These three classic symptoms are often seen at diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
This is the primary goal of palliative care
Improve quality of life
This type of play is common in toddlers, where they play alongside but not directly with others
Parallel play
A barky cough and inspiratory stridor are key signs of this illness
Croup
This type of dehydration involves greater water loss than electrolytes
Hypertonic
A child with hypoglycemia who is conscious should receive this immediate treatment
Fast-acting carbohydrate (e.g., juice, glucose tab)
Loss of support, strangers, and loud noises are understood to be common fears in this age group
Infancy
This pattern of growth explains why infants gain head control before sitting or walking.
Cephalocaudal
A 4 month infant with bronchiolitis is having difficulty feeding. This is a priority nursing intervention
Nasal suctioning
An olive shaped mass in the RUQ is associated with this diagnosis
Pyloric stenosis
This behavioral scoring tool assesses for pain in toddlers
FLACC
A child who has difficulty sitting still and following instructions may have this diagnosis
ADHD
The disappearance of this reflex is one of the signs that an infant is beginning to show readiness for solid foods
Extrusion reflex
This upper airway illness requires urgent antibiotics and airway management
Epiglottitis
A child with a cleft palate has difficulty feeding and poor weight gain. This places them at risk for:
Failure to thrive
This pain medication is avoided in children due to unpredictable metabolism
Codeine
Delays in language development or loss of previously acquired language or social skills are red flags for this diagnosis
Autism spectrum disorder
A child who believes that their thoughts caused an event.
BONUS (100) - the age this occurs in
Magical thinking
Preschool age
In a child with asthma, a "silent chest" (meaning the absence of breath sounds) indicates
Impending respiratory failure
Palpating the anterior fontanelle for signs of dehydration is no longer reliable after approximately this age.
18 months
These respirations are commonly seen in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
BONUS (100) What is the body attempting to do
Blow off C02 to compensate for metabolic acidosis
A child experiencing anorexia nervosa is at risk for this electrolyte imbalance.
BONUS (100): what is a serious complication of this imbalance
Hypokalemia
Cardiac dysrhythmia