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32 Cards in this Set
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What are the 4 defects associated with Tetralogy of Fallot?
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Pulmonary stenosis
VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) Right ventricular hypertrophy Overriding aorta |
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How do you assess I & O in infants suffering from dehydration?
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By subtracting the weight of a dry diaper in grams from the weight of the wet diaper, the actual content of the diaper can be calculated
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Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in infants
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Small, frequent feedings that have been thickened w/ infant cereal
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In patient with a diagnosis of Pyloric stenosis, a clinical manifestation reveals an __________ __________ __________ during palpation in the epigastrium just to the right of the umbilicus
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olive-shaped mass
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What is the hallmark sign of intussusception?
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Currant jelly stools
- Feces that is mixed with blood & mucus from the intestinal mucosa |
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In __________ disease there is an absence of innervation to a segment of the bowel
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Hirschsprung's
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In children with neprhosis, when is it neccessary for the parents to seek medical attention?
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When there is generalized edema
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What is the primary nursing intervention for children with acute glomerulonephritis?
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Bedrest
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Why is prompt treatment of oral thyroid hormone replacement therapy critical in the infant with congenital hypothyroidism?
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To avoid permanent cognitive impairment
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What is the treatment for infants younger than 6 months of age suffering from developmental dysplasia of the hip?
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Consists of positioning the head of the femur within the acetabulum & maintaining the hip in abduction for 4 to 6 months with the use of Pavlik harness
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What is your nursing intervention for parents of an adolescent wearing a brace to treat scoliosis?
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Instruct parents to provide/buy clothing that will hide the brace
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How often do you change the casts on infant with talipes (clubfoot)?
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Casts are changed weekly to allow for further manipulation & to accommodate the rapidly growing infant
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Classic sign of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy where the child positions on all fours & uses the hands to walk up the thighs
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Gower's sign
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What are the classical signs of meningitis?
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Photophobia
+ Kernig's sign + Brudzinki's sign |
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A child w/ meningitis is usually isolated from other children until antibiotic therapy has been administered for at least _____ hours
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24
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Name one nursing intervention for children with cerebral palsy
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Encourage ambulation
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In infants with myelomeningocele, 80% of affected infants suffers from __________
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Hydrocephalus
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Lead poisoning can lead to __________
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Anemia
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To properly remove zinc ointment you must use __________ _____
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Mineral oil
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What is the treatment for Seborrheic dermatitis?
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Crusty, scaly patches can be removed by the application of mineral oil to soften the affected areas (except eyelids) & help loosen crusts followed by shampooing w/ a mild, tear-free shampoo & thorough rinse
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Sexually active young woman who is being treated with isotretinoin (Accutane) for acne must be using an __________ __________ method duing treatment
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Effective contraceptive
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True or False
Benzoyl peroxide & retinoic acid are compatible together & can be used at the same time |
False
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Nursing intervetion for parents of a child with candidiasis (thrush)
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Nurse must inform parents that the 7-day course of nystatin suspension is to be completed even though the lesions may no longer present
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What is the early s/sx of Varicella (Chickenpox)
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Fever
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When is the child w/ chickenpox allowed to go back to school?
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When all the lesions are crusted
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What are the s/sx of otitis media?
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Otalgia (earache)
Fever Rhinitis Fussiness Irritability Decreased appetite Pulling, tugging, or rubbing the affected ear Rolling the head from side to side |
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Post-op care after Myringotomy
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Position child lying on the affected side to facilitate drainage
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What is the primary cause of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)?
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Gestational age @ birth
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To prevent Sudden Infant Death Sydrome (SIDS), avoid placing infant in __________ position
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PRONE
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What is the primary treatment for Iron deficiency anemia?
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Administration of Ferrous Sulfate
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Wha are the treatments for Cystic Fibrosis?
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Chest physiotherapy
Aerosol medications |
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Is a disorder of the exocrine (mucus-producing) glands, characterized by excessive thick mucus that obstructs the lungs and the GI system
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Cystic Fibrosis
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