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What is a common viral infection that causes inflammation of small airways, especially in children under 2 years old?

Bronchiolitis

100

Name 3 safety measures you would want in the room of a seizure patient

Seizure pads, oxygen, suction

100

What is the most common type of diabetes in children?

Type 1 Diabetes

100

Name the 5 components of the FLACC scale

Face, legs, activity, cry, consolability

200

What is a common side effect of Albuterol?

Tachycardia

200

Calculate a minimum normal systolic blood pressure for a 6-year-old

82 (70 + age*2)

200

What does DKA stand for?

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

200

At what age does the posterior fontanel close? 

1-2 months old
300

What is a high-pitched inspiratory sound often heard in children with croup?

Stridor

300

What is the emergency drug of choice to administer for a patient in supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and how is it administered?

Adenosine, rapid IV push

300

What are the "3 P's" used to help diagnose diabetes and what do they mean?

Polyuria (peeing a lot), polydipsia (drinking a lot), polyphagia (eating a lot)

300

At what age can infants start taking ibuprofen?

6 months old

400

Name 3 signs of respiratory distress

Retractions, head bobbing, tachypnea, nasal flaring, tripod positioning, belly breathing, grunting

400

What class of drugs is used to stop status epilepticus, and can you name 2 examples?

Benzodiazepines (Lorazepam, Diazepam, Midazolam, etc.)

400

What electrolyte is important to monitor while a patient is on an insulin drip?

Potassium
400

What is a common GI complication of cystic fibrosis that affects digestion, and what supplement do many patients with CF need to take with food because of it?

Pancreatic insufficiency, pancreatic enzymes

500
A 4-year-old comes in with fever, cough, and increased WOB. Crackles are auscultated in the R lung base. What orders do you anticipate the provider to order?

CXR, antipyretic, antibiotics, IVF

500

What condition is characterized by a large difference of blood pressure in the upper and lower extremities?

Coarctation of the aorta

500

What is the name of a rapid-acting insulin and its onset time?

Insulin lispro/Humalog, onset is ~15 minutes

500

Calculate the hourly maintenance fluids of a 23kg patient

4-2-1 rule
4 mL/hr for the first 10kg (4 x 10 = 40mL)
+ 2 mL/hr for the second 10kg (2 x 10 = 20mL)
+ 1 mL/hr for the remaining 3kg (1 x 3 = 3mL)

= 63 mL/hr