Vitally Important
What is the normal HR range for an infant?
80-180
A condition of circulatory dysfunction leading to inadequate tissue oxygenation, identified by signs of poor perfusion even if blood pressure is normal.
What is shock?
This vitamin should be supplemented in both breast and formula fed infants starting at birth.
What is vitamin D?
This is the first line treatment of club foot.
What is serial casting?
A child with diabetes is shaky and diaphoretic with a blood glucose of 55 mg/dL. The nurse recognizes this condition and takes this immediate action.
What is hypoglycemia and give a fast-acting carbohydrate?
The normal range for RR in toddlers age 1-4 yrs
What is 20-30?
These are the four things that must be with every trach patient.
What is oxygen, suction, same size trach, and size smaller trach
School-age children typically require this number of hours of sleep per night.
What is 9- 11 hours per night?
When caring for a child with spina bifida, the nurse should implement these precautions to prevent an allergic reaction.
What are latex precautions?
A child presents with a barking cough and inspiratory stridor. The nurse identifies this condition and prepares to administer this medication.
What is croup and provide racemic epi?
A respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute in a 7-year-old is considered this.
What is bradypnea ( or too slow RR)?
The maximum infusion rate for a blood transfusion in a child over 48 kg is this.
What is 240 ml/hr?
Between the ages of 6 and 12 years, children grow this average amount in height each year.
What is about 2 inches (5 cm) per year?
In an infant, a high-pitched cry and bulging fontanelle are classic signs of this condition.
What is increased intracranial pressure?
A toddler’s car seat should remain in this position until maximum height or weight limits are reached and be placed in this location in the vehicle.
What is rear-facing and in the back seat?
The Minimum systolic BP formula for children ages 1 year - 10 years.
What is 70 + (2 × age in years) ?
A provider orders a fluid bolus to be infused over 20 minutes. After calculating the total volume, the nurse uses this method to determine the rate to program on the pump.
What is multiply by 3?
To prevent iron deficiency, intake of this should be limited in toddlers.
What is whole milk?
This device is used to treat developmental dysplasia of the hip by maintaining proper hip alignment.
What is a Pavlik harness?
A child receiving a new medication suddenly develops wheezing, hypotension, and swelling. The nurse identifies this condition and administers this priority medication.
What is anaphylaxis and epinephrine?
A 5-year-old has a systolic blood pressure of 78/60 mm Hg. This is the nurse’s interpretation of this finding.
What is hypotension?
When performing procedures, drawing labs from a central line is this type of technique, while tracheostomy care uses this type of technique.
What is sterile and clean?
Excess snacking and unsupervised eating in school-age children lead to increased intake of these 3 nutrients, contributing to childhood obesity.
What are sugar, fat and salt?
A child in traction is noted to have weights resting on the floor. The nurse takes this corrective action.
What is ensure weights hang freely?
A child with a tibial fracture in a cast reports severe pain with passive movement and tingling. The nurse recognizes these early signs of this condition and takes this immediate action.
What is compartment syndrome and notify the provider immediately?