Randomness
The medical term for hair loss associated with chemotherapy
Alopecia
Children can be encouraged to take deep breaths after surgery or for pneumonia using this technique
Blowing bubbles
There are exceptions to the HIPAA law for healthcare. Name one time when it is ok for the provider or nurse to notify someone of the patient's information without the patient's consent.
Reportable disease, suspected child abuse, suicidal or homicidal ideation
In healthcare the family is defined as
Whoever the patient says it is
Barky cough with stridor
Croup - laryngotracheobronchitis
Name 3 clinical manifestations for a dehydrated infant
No tears when crying, sunken fontanels, tachycardia, tachypnea, delayed cap refill, decreased urine output
Excessive intake of Tums can lead to which type of acid-base imbalance?
Metabolic alkalosis
Thinking one can bring someone back from death by acting a certain way is considered what type of thinking?
Magical thinking - preschooler
Projectile vomiting
Pyloric stenosis
This vaccine has reduced the incidence of epiglottitis
Hib
This medication helps to decrease nausea and vomiting in children
Zofran (ondansetron)
Nervous system
This age group is considered "the negotiator"
School age
One of the few times it is ok to thicken the infant's formula with rice cereal
Treating GER/GERD
3 systems affected in Cystic Fibrosis
Respiratory, GI, Reproductive
The beverage of choice for infants and children with vomiting and diarrhea
Pedialyte
A pH of 7.2 with a CO2 of 55 indicates
Respiratory acidosis
The three phases of separation anxiety
Protest, despair, detachment
Intermittent crying, currant jelly stools, vomiting
Intussusception
Purpose of early recognition and referral for cognitive and mental health conditions
Help the child achieve maximum potential
These medications stimulate WBC and RBC formation in cancer patients when they are at risk for low levels due to chemotherapy
Filgrastim (WBC) and Epoetin alfa (RBCs)
Three things the adolescent can consent for without parental involvement
STI treatment, birth control, drug and alcohol treatment, blood donations, mental health treatment
A child with this disorder can have problems with feeding, speech development, dentation, and ear infections
Cleft lip and/or palate
Symptoms of Hirschsprung's disease in infants and children
Absence of meconium with abdominal distension; Ribbon-like stools with chronic constipation
3 symptoms of ADD/ADHD
Impulsivity, decreased attention span, increased motor activity, fidgets, difficulty concentrating