Growth and Development
At what age should a child begin to walk independently
what is 12-15 months
This is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in children under 2 years old.
What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
When assessing a newborn, which reflex should you expect when you gently stroke the infant's cheek?
What is the rooting reflex?
This vaccine is given to infants at 2, 4, and 6 months of age to prevent a serious bacterial infection that can lead to meningitis and sepsis
What is the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine?
What is the normal heart rate for a newborn?
What is 120-160 beats per minute?
This stage of Erikson's psychosocial development focuses on a child’s ability to trust their caregivers.
What is trust vs. mistrust (Infancy)?
This viral infection presents with a "barking" cough and is commonly treated with racemic epinephrine or corticosteroids
What is croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)?
What is the most important nursing intervention for a child experiencing a seizure?
What is ensuring airway patency and safety (e.g., positioning the child on their side, removing any harmful objects)?
This vaccine, recommended for adolescents, helps prevent a bacterial infection that can cause a severe throat infection and swelling of the neck.
What is the Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine?
What is the normal respiratory rate for a 6-year-old child?
What is 18-30 breaths per minute?
By the age of 5 years, children typically have mastered this skill, which involves the ability to dress themselves
What is fine motor coordination?
A child with a red, inflamed throat, fever, and a "strawberry tongue" is likely suffering from this bacterial infection
What is scarlet fever?
This is the recommended way to administer medication to infants or small children to ensure accurate dosing.
What is using an oral syringe or dropper?
| At what age is the first dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine typically administered?
What is 12-15 months?
Which is the most accurate site for measuring a fever in a child under 3 months old?
What is rectal temperature?
Between 6-12 years of age, children develop a sense of pride and accomplishment through these activities
What is industry vs. inferiority (School-age children)?
This condition is a common complication of untreated streptococcal throat infections, often leading to inflammation in the kidneys or joints.
What is rheumatic fever?
To assess hydration status in children, you should monitor this clinical sign that involves checking the skin's elasticity
What is skin turgor?
This vaccine is recommended to prevent infection from the human papillomavirus, which can lead to cervical cancer later in life.
What is the HPV vaccine?
When assessing a child's pain using the FLACC scale, what does the "C" stand for?
: What is "consolability"?
This is the typical age when children begin to demonstrate abstract thinking, such as considering hypothetical situations
What is adolescence (Piaget's Formal Operational Stage)?
This autoimmune condition often involves a rash, joint pain, and a "butterfly-shaped" rash across the face.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? |
A child with a chronic respiratory condition may need this intervention during an acute asthma exacerbation to relieve bronchospasm.
What is nebulized albuterol?
This vaccine, often given as a combination with DTaP, protects against a bacterial infection that can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration in young children
What is the Rotavirus vaccine?
| A 5-year-old child has a blood pressure reading of 95/60 mmHg. Is this considered normal or elevated for their age?
What is normal?