Cardiac/Heme
This congenital heart defect is known as a "hole in the heart" between the ventricles.
What is VSD?
According to Erikson, the developmental task of toddlers is achieving this.
What is Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt?
The priority intervention for a child experiencing status asthmaticus is maintaining this.
What is Airway/Oxygenation?
A lifelong gluten-free diet is required for this autoimmune disorder.
What is Celiac Disease?
This metabolic disorder requires a low-phenylalanine diet.
What is PKU?
A child with this blood disorder may experience painful vaso-occlusive crises.
What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
According to Piaget, preschoolers are in this stage of cognitive development.
What is Preoperational?
Wheezing is a hallmark symptom of this chronic inflammatory airway disease.
What is Asthma?
Right lower quadrant pain at McBurney's point is associated with this condition.
What is Appendicitis?
Intense itching between fingers and wrists is characteristic of this infestation.
What is Scabies?
Bruising and prolonged bleeding occur because this clotting factor disorder affects coagulation.
What is Hemophilia?
Bulging fontanel, high-pitched cry, and vomiting may indicate increased what?
What is ICP (Intracranial Pressure)?
Fruity breath odor is commonly seen in this diabetic emergency.
What is DKA?
Periorbital edema and tea-colored urine are findings of this renal disorder.
What is Glomerulonephritis?
Elevate the extremity, check circulation, and observe for swelling are priorities for this nursing care topic.
What is Cast Care?
Bounding pulses and a machinery-like murmur are expected findings in this heart defect.
What is PDA?
This procedure involves obtaining cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal canal.
What is a Lumbar Puncture?
Kussmaul respirations are typically associated with this condition.
What is DKA?
Massive proteinuria and generalized edema are characteristic of this condition.
What is Nephrotic Syndrome?
The legal guardian must provide this before invasive procedures on a minor.
What is Informed Consent?
This cyanotic defect causes the aorta to arise from the right ventricle and pulmonary artery from the left ventricle.
What is TGA?
This neural tube defect results in protrusion of meninges and spinal cord through the vertebral column.
What is Myelomeningocele?
The rescue medication used during acute asthma attacks belongs to this medication class.
What are Short-Acting Beta Agonists (Albuterol)?
A school-aged child presents with hypertension, abdominal mass, and hematuria. The nurse suspects this pediatric cancer.
What is Wilms Tumor?
Rear-facing car seats should generally be used until at least this age according to current recommendations.
What is age 2 years (or until height/weight limits are reached)?