Endocrine
What hormone is involved with Diabetes Insipidus?
Is the hormone high or low?
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
Low
How would you describe Hirschsprung's Disease to parents?
Hirschsprung's is where the nerve receptors (ganglionic) do not stimulate/work to move the stool
What is the most common childhood cancer?
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
What is the priority when a child comes in with burns to the neck?
Airway- assess the airway
What is the nurse's role when a patient is on hospice care with multidisciplinary involvement?
Patient advocate
What are signs & symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Nervousness, Sudden hunger, Weakness, Headaches, Dizziness, Sweating & Tremors, Irritability, Anxiety, Slowed or Slurred speech
What symptoms do we notice with pyloric stenosis?
Projectile or Forceful vomiting, Dehydration signs, Almond shaped nodule on abdomen assessment
What symptom makes a nurse or child's parents concerned for retinoblastoma?
One pupil appears white or a "cat's eye"
What would the nurse instruct parents of a child who has head lice (pediculosis capitis) to use to get rid of the head lice?
Permethrin shampoo.
What phase of grief would a parent be in if they are planning a family vacation involving the patient?
Denial
How is the growth hormone administered to patients with GH deficiency?
Subcutaneous injection
What types of foods do NOT we provide for patients with celiac disease?
We avoid wheat, rye, barely and oats
What do we avoid for patients with a potential diagnosis of Wilms tumor?
Abdominal palpation
What is important when transferring children who have osteogenesis imperfecta?
Supporting the trunk and extremities, being gentle and not rough with transfers
What immunizations do a two month old receive?
Hep B, Rotovirus, DTap, Hib, Pneumococcal, IPV
Infants with congenital hypothyroidism are at risk for what complication that may not be discovered right away?
Cognitive impairment
What would the nurse expect for a child who was diagnosed glomerulonephritis to have prior?
Sore throat (streptococcal infection)
What are complications for patients who have sickle cell anemia?
Vaso-occlusive crisis, Acute chest syndrome, Cerebrovascular accident
What is the name of the fracture that is not a complete break but only partial?
Greenstick
A patient who has scarlet fever should be placed on what medication?
Antibiotics- penicillin, amoxicillin
What are the nursing interventions for a child who is experiencing DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)?
ICU admission
IV fluids, Electrolyte replacement, IV insulin
What laboratory findings would the nurse expect for a child with nephrotic syndrome?
Proteinuria, Hematuria, Hypoalbuminemia, Hypoproteinemia, Hyperlipidemia, Increased LDL
What are interventions that should be done for patients who are neutropenic?
Avoid large crowds, Inspecting the skin daily for scratches or scrapes, Removing house plants, flowers, Staying away from people who have colds, rashes, fevers, Limit intake of fresh fruits/vegetables
What do the lesions for impetigo look like?
Honey-yellow crust
When would a child receive their first dose of Hep A vaccine?
12 months old