Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia in the child. Select all that apply.
A. lethargy, sleepiness, confusion
B. Pale skin, moist skin
C. shallow, slow breathing
D. weakness, fatigue
E. blurred vision
A. Lethargy, sleepiness, confusion
D. Weakness, fatigue
E. Blurred vision
Infants typically turn front to back by what age? Infants typically turn back to front by what age?
front to back: 4 months of age ; back to front: 6 months of age
What medication do you want to avoid with chickenpox and why?
Aspirin - risk of Reye Syndrome
What lab value is important to monitor with Digoxin? Why?
Lab value: Potassium. Hypokalemia increases risk of toxicity
Which of the following is FALSE regarding a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
A. Sleep disturbances are uncommon
B. Typically diagnosed after beginning school
C. Increased motor activity
D. Impulsiveness
A - Sleep disturbances are uncommon
Name three symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis (JIA)
Fever, Rash, Lymphadenopathy, Splenomegaly, Hepatomegaly, Limp, Slow growth or uneven growth of extremities, Pain, stiffness, decreased ROM and swelling
In a pediatric patient with varicella, where does the rash generally start? Select all that apply.
A. Hands
B. Feet
C. Scalp
D. Trunk
E. Buttocks
C and D: Salp and trunk
Definition of precocious puberty in boys and girls (age).
Secondary sexual characteristics <8 years in girls and < 9 years in boys
The bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi causes what?
Lyme Disease
How is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy inherited?
X-linked recessive
What is Celiac Disease? What is/are the treatment(s)?
Celiac Disease is a chronic malabsorption syndrome, intolerance for gluten. Treatment is gluten free diet for lifetime.
When comparing boys vs girls with ADHD, which is true?
A. Girls have more anxiety
B. Boys have more social withdrawal
C. Girls tend to be younger at time of diagnosis
D. Boys have more language and cognitive problems
A - Girls have more anxiety
What is an EARLY sign of digoxin toxicity in children?
A. Nausea and vomiting
B. Arrhythmia
C. Visual Disturbances
D. Anorexia
B - Arrhythmia
Your patient is post-op from a tonsillectomy. He is frequent swallowing and clearing his throat. These are signs and symptoms of what?
Hemorrhage
Name this condition. Name 3 nursing management considerations.
Atopic Dermatitis.
Hydrate & lubricate skin, reduce pruritis, minimize inflammatory changes, determine triggers, topical corticosteroids, emotional support