Pediatric Cardiovascular
This congenital heart disorder has 4 distinct defects.
What is Tetralogy of Fallot?
Meaning split or divided, this disorder results from incomplete fusion of the oral cavity/lip.
What is cleft lip?
The child gains control of the head and neck before the trunk and limbs. Name the term.
What is cephalocaudal growth?
This postoperative development may indicate bleeding after a tonsillectomy.
What is frequent swallowing?
This electrolyte is commonly lost with extracellular dehydration.
What is sodium?
This is an early sign of heart failure in infants.
What is tachycardia?
This abnormality is identified by a painless swelling in the "belly button" area.
What is an umbilical hernia?
Defense mechanism described as returning to an earlier learned behavior
What is regression?
Sudden onset of harsh, barky cough, inspiratory stridor, and sore throat.
What is croup?
This assessment is the most reliable method of detecting fluid loss/gain in children.
What is daily weight?
This serious infection is often caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream through dental procedures.
What is bacterial infective endocarditis?
This disorder may be discovered by palpation of an olive-shaped mass during an abdominal assessment.
What is pyloric stenosis?
Erikson stage where the child is immersed in learning, such as reading, writing and math skills.
What is industry versus inferiority?
Name 3 signs of epiglottitis that begin with the letter "D."
Dysphonia
Dysphagia
Drooling
Distressed respiratory effort
Term for potassium level 3.1 mEq/L.
What is hypokalemia?
This medication is prescribed for Kawasaki's disease for it's anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet effect.
What is aspirin?
This type of enema is used to treat intussusception.
What is a barium or air/gas enema?
Typical age at which most infants sit alone steadily without support.
What is 8 months?
This breath sound is commonly heard during an asthma attack.
What is wheezing?
Normal range for pH.
7.35 - 7.45
Rheumatic fever is diagnosed using the modified Jones criteria. Name 2 of the 5 major criteria.
What is carditis, subcutaneous nodules, polyarthritis, rash, and chorea.
These vitamins are poorly absorbed in children with celiac disease. Name 4.
What are vitamins A, D, E, and K?
The children do not play together, but alongside each other.
What is parallel play?
The term used for frothy and foul-smelling stools in children with cystic fibrosis.
What is steatorrhea?
Name the equivalent: One gram of body weight
What is 1 (one) mL of body fluid?