Peds GI
This is the term for inflammation of the stomach and intestines, commonly causing vomiting and diarrhea.
What is gastroenteritis?
This is the most common agent that causes urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children, especially girls.
What is Escherichia coli (E. coli)?
This high-pitched inspiratory sound suggests upper airway obstruction in a child.
What is stridor?
This rapid-acting medication is the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks.
What is albuterol?
This common over-the-counter medication, when taken in excess by children, can cause liver failure.
What is acetaminophen?
An infant presents with projectile vomiting and a palpable olive-shaped mass in the abdomen. What is the likely diagnosis?
What is pyloric stenosis?
This condition often follows a streptococcal infection and presents with hematuria, edema, and hypertension.
What is acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
This pediatric neurologic assessment scale is used to evaluate eye, verbal, and motor responses in trauma or altered LOC.
What is the Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale?
This is often the earliest sign of shock in a pediatric patient.
What is delayed capillary refill?
The leading cause of death for children over age 1 in developed countries is this.
What is motor vehicle trauma?
What position should an infant with GERD be placed in after feeding to reduce the risk of aspiration?
What is upright or semi-upright?
This liver enzyme, often elevated in hepatitis, helps nurses evaluate hepatic inflammation or damage.
What is ALT (alanine aminotransferase)?
You're triaging a toddler involved in a house fire. He is hoarse, drooling, and has singed nasal hairs. What is your primary concern, and what is the priority action?
What is airway compromise due to inhalation injury; priority is securing the airway (intubation).
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
What is respiratory failure?
A child presents with a femur fracture after a bike crash. What is the biggest risk associated with long bone fractures in trauma?
What is significant blood loss or fat embolism?
This congenital condition occurs when part of the intestine folds into another section, causing a “currant jelly” stool.
What is intussusception?
This condition is characterized by progressive obstruction of bile ducts in infants, leading to liver damage and cirrhosis.
What is biliary atresia?
A sudden drop in a child's level of consciousness, bradycardia, and irregular respirations may suggest increased intracranial pressure. What is the name of this clinical triad?
What is Cushing’s triad?
What are the amount and type of the first-line fluid resuscitation for a child in shock?
What is a 20 mL/kg bolus of isotonic crystalloid (e.g., normal saline or lactated Ringer's)?
Children are more susceptible to hypothermia than adults because of this physiologic difference.
What is a larger surface area-to-body mass ratio?
You’re caring for a neonate who hasn’t passed meconium within 48 hours after birth, has abdominal distention, and bilious vomiting. What congenital disorder should the neonate be assesed for?
What is Hirschsprung’s disease?
A child presents with frothy urine, generalized edema, and massive proteinuria. What is the likely diagnosis?
What is nephrotic syndrome?
What is the hallmark sign of respiratory failure in children that typically precedes cardiac arrest?
What is bradypnea (or apnea)?
This medication is given every 3–5 minutes during pediatric CPR for non-shockable rhythms.
What is epinephrine?
A child stung by multiple wasps is now showing wheezing, hives, and hypotension. What emergency condition is occurring?
What is anaphylactic shock?