Assessment/Growth and Development
When assessing a child's pain level, this scale is commonly used for children aged 3-7
FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability)
This is the preferred route for administering medication to an infant
What do you do if a child is choking and cannot cough or speak
Heimlich Maneuver
This is a non-pharmacological intervention that can help soothe an infant during a procedure
Offering a pacifier or swaddling
This viral infection causes a "croupy" cough in children
Croup
This is the primary method of assessing hydration status in an infant
Fontanels
This antibiotic is commonly prescribed for ear infections in children
Amoxicillin
DAILY DOUBLE
What does SIDS stand for? What is the definition?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Death in infant younger than 1 year of age that does not have a known cause
This is the proper method for administering oral medication to an infant
Use a syringe and administer the medication slowly to the side of the infant's cheek
This is a highly contagious infection caused by a virus that causes fever, rash, and koplik spots
Measles
This is when a child typically begins to walk by holding onto furniture
12 months
How do you give an Otic medication in a pediatric patient
Pull pinna down and back
This is the most common cause of accidental poisoning in young children
Household chemicals or medications
During discharge teaching, who needs to be involved
Patient (child) and caregivers
This is the inflammation of the meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord
Meningitis
At what age does a child's first permanent tooth come through
6 years old
This medication is commonly given to children to reduce fever
Acetaminophen
If a child is suspected of having a head injury, what symptom would be most concerning
Loss of consciousness or vomiting
This is the primary prevention strategy you will teach parents to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Back to sleep
Genetic blood disorder that is characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin
Sickle Cell Disease
DAILY DOUBLE
In this stage of Erikson's development, the infant is able to achieve this task based on the quality of care form the caregiver.
Trust vs. Mistrust
What site should a nurse administer hepatitis B immunization to a 9 month old infant
Vastus lateralis
This is the first-line treatment of a child in anaphylactic shock after exposure to an allergen
Epinephrine
This is the best position for a child in respiratory distress
High Fowler's position
This occurs when the nerve cells fail to develop in the colon during fetal development
Hirschsprung's Disease