GI Disorders
This condition presents with currant jelly-like stools
what is intussusception
Hemophilia A is caused by a deficiency of this clotting factor
what is factor VIII
This is a classic sign of Duchenne muscular dystrophy involves using the hands to "climb up" the legs
what is Gower's sign
The 3 P's of type 1 diabetes include
what are polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia
projectile, non-bilious vomiting in infants 2-8 weeks indicates this disorder
pyloric stenosis
A child with sickle cell disease and a rapidly enlarging spleen may be experiencing this medical emergency
what is splenic sequestration
The priority action when a child is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure is
what is turn the child on their side
A BG of 45mg/dl in a conscious child should be treated with this
what is 15g of rapid acting-carbohydrates
failure to pass meconium within 24 - 48 hours of birth is a red flag for which GI condition
Hirschsprung Disease
These "immature leukocytes" on a smear strongly suggest leukemia
what are blasts
Covering a myelomeningocele sac requires these two characteristics of the dressing
what is sterile and moist
This respiratory pattern is a hallmark sign of DKA
what are Kussmaul respirations
Children with celiac disease must avoid which food ingredient
what is gluten
This lymphoma is identified by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells
What is Hodgkin Lymphoma
A fracture with increasing severe pain unrelieved by medication should make the nurse suspect this
what is compartment syndrome
this hormone replacement drug treats hypothyroidism
what is levothyroxine
after a cleft lip repair, this device prevents the infant from touching their sutures
what is elbow restraints
Children with leukemia are most at risk for these 3 complications
what are anemia, bleeding and infection
Infant botulism is most commonly caused by ingestion of this food
what is honey
children with addison's disease will often show these electrolyte changes
what are low sodium and high potassium