Integumentary System
Name the most common parasitic infection in children
Pediculosis Capitis (Lice)
A child presents with leg pain. There is a 5-7 day hx of pain, warmth, decreased ROM, and fever. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Osteomyelitis
What type of disorder is Phenylalanine hydroxylase Deficiency (PAH)?
Metabolic Disorder
A 3 yo is diagnosed with viral meningitis. Which S/S would the nurse expect to find during the admission assessment?
Fever, Nuchal Rigidity, Irritability, Photophobia
in the child with hemophilia- Which of the blood factors are they missing?
clotting factors
What causes Dermatitis in children?
natural or synthetic chemical substances
Which test for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) involves abduction of the thighs with external rotation?
Ortolani Test
40% of the children diagnosed with diabetes are in what age range?
10-14 years of age
What is the #1 causative factor for shaken baby syndrome?
Crying
What are the 4 most common causes of sickle cell crisis?
Infection
Stress
Dehydration
Trauma
What is the treatment for Impetigo?
Topical antibiotics
Clear the crusts
Prevent Spread
What are the 6 P's in fracture care?
Pain, Pulselessness, Pallor, Parasthesia, Paralysis, Pressure
what is the treatment for precocious puberty?
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone injections
Caregiver support/ education
Keep peers of same chronological age
Activities/ dress appropriate for chronological age
Name 3 early red flags to suggest ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
no smile by 3 months
no eye contact
no babbling by 12 months
no words by 16 months
What are the treatment priorities for pediatric anemia?
TREAT UNDERLYING CAUSE
Transfusion or nutritional interventions
Supportive Care- IVF, rest, O2 PRN, decrease O2 demands with rest and hydration
What is the primary cause of diaper dermatitis?
Prolonged exposure to urine, feces, or diaper chemicals
This corrective device is to be worn continuously until a dislocated hip stabilizes. Will be worn 6-12 weeks and will require follow up every 2 weeks for adjustments.
Pavlik Harness
in Precocious Puberty, what age do the manifestations appear?
before age 9 in boys
before age 8 in girls
What are the physical signs of Down's Syndrome?
Name 4
Low birth weight
short stature
short nasal bridge
short, stubby digits
hypotonia
hyperflexibility
protruding tongue
upward slanted eyes
Name 3 common side effects of cancer treatment in children
Mucosal Ulceration
Infection
Hemorrhage
Anemia
N/V
Altered Nutrition
Neurologic problems
Hair Loss
What are the treatment medications for Acne?
Retin-A
Accutane
Antibiotic Therapy
What are the teaching tips for parents regarding cast care?
Keep the cast clean and dry, Assess the skin daily, Assess for the 6 P's, Report hotspots or unrelieved pain immediately, Do not put items in the cast
what are the 3 P's of Hyperglycemia?
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
What are the manifestations of ADHD?
Distractibility- !!!!- do poorly in school
Difficulty in completing tasks
Manifestations present in 2 settings
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumor in children. The peak age for diagnosis is 15 years. It is more commonly seen in boys. Where is it most often found?
metaphyseal (growing area) region of the long bones in the lower extremities