68 Questions
What are the findings associated with Pediatric Cardiovascular Arrhythmias?
Irregular heartbeats, palpitations, dizziness
What are the priorities in assessing Acquired Heart Disease (Rheumatic Heart Disease)?
Monitoring for signs of heart failure, assessing for new murmurs
What are the findings associated with Cardiomyopathy in children?
Fatigue, exercise intolerance, chest pain
What are the priorities in assessing Bronchiolitis in children?
Frequent respiratory assessments, monitoring oxygen saturation
What are the common symptoms to explore in pediatric patients with asthma?
Wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and nighttime awakenings due to breathing difficulties
What are the commonly used medications for treating asthma in pediatric patients?
Inhaled corticosteroids as controllers, short-acting beta-agonists as rescue medications
What are the typical symptoms of croup in pediatric patients?
Barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor
What is commonly used in moderate to severe cases of croup to reduce airway inflammation and relieve symptoms?
Nebulized Epinephrine and Steroids
What are the key symptoms to look for in pediatric patients with pneumonia?
Fever, cough, chest pain, and possible exposure to pathogens
What is the common treatment for pneumonia in pediatric patients?
Antibiotics
What are the typical symptoms indicating lower respiratory tract involvement in pediatric patients with RSV infection?
Wheezing, crackles, and signs of respiratory distress
What is the common approach to managing RSV infection in pediatric patients?
Supportive Care
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Monitoring blood glucose levels regularly
Which finding is associated with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) in females?
Ambiguous genitalia
What is a common symptom of Thyroid Disorders like Hyperthyroidism?
Weight loss
What is a priority nursing action for a child with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)?
Monitoring growth patterns and assessing bone age
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)?
Monitoring fluid balance, intake/output, and electrolyte levels, especially sodium
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with Addison's Disease?
Monitoring vital signs, electrolyte levels (especially sodium and potassium), and cortisol levels
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Cushing's Disease?
Monitoring weight, blood pressure, glucose levels, and mental health changes
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Graves' Disease?
Monitoring thyroid hormone levels, heart rate, and blood pressure
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Diabetes Insipidus?
Monitoring fluid intake/output and assessing urine osmolality
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Precocious Puberty?
Evaluating growth patterns, bone age, and hormonal levels
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?
Monitoring respiratory function and signs of paralysis progression
What is a nursing priority for a child with epilepsy?
Monitoring seizure activity, duration, and type
What is a priority nursing action for a child with cerebral palsy (CP)?
Assisting with mobility, positioning, and activities of daily living
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with migraines?
Assessing headache characteristics and triggers
What are the primary symptoms of Neurofibromatosis in pediatric patients?
Café-au-lait spots, neurofibromas, learning disabilities, and skeletal abnormalities
What is the main nursing priority for pediatric patients with Tourette Syndrome?
Assessing the impact on daily life, providing support, and collaborating with mental health professionals
What is the key focus of nursing care for pediatric neurological disorders?
Meticulous assessments, symptom management, coordination of care, patient and family education, and psychological support
What is integral for comprehensive care and support of pediatric patients with neurological disorders?
Collaboration with neurologists, therapists, educators, and mental health professionals
What are the primary symptoms of head injuries in pediatric patients?
Loss of consciousness, headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and skull fractures
How is elevated intracranial pressure evidenced in pediatric patients?
Changes in consciousness, headache, vomiting, and papilledema
What are the primary symptoms of concussion in pediatric patients?
Brief loss of consciousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, and memory problems
What are the primary symptoms of brain tumors in pediatric patients?
Headaches, vomiting, seizures, and neurological deficits
What are the primary symptoms of meningitis and encephalitis in pediatric patients?
Fever, headache, altered mental status, and neurological deficits
What are the primary symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome in pediatric patients?
Lethargy, seizures, vomiting, and signs of head trauma
Which nursing priority is common for children with Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)?
Monitoring for signs of vaso-occlusive crises, transfusion reactions, and platelet counts
What is a common finding in children with Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease?
Bone deformities
What is a key nursing priority for children with Hemophilia?
Assessing for bleeding episodes, joint function, and signs of complications
What is a common finding in children with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)?
Easy bruising
What is a nursing priority for a patient with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
Monitoring for signs of bleeding and clotting
What is a key nursing priority for a patient with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)?
Monitoring platelet counts
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with leukemia?
Administering chemotherapy
What is a nursing priority for a patient with lymphoma?
Monitoring lymph node size and locations
What is a nursing priority for a patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
Assessing viral load, CD4 count, and potential opportunistic infections
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with leukemia?
Monitoring CBC
What is a key nursing priority for a patient with Lymphoma?
Evaluating response to treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy)
What is a nursing priority for a patient with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)?
Preparing for potential stem cell transplantation
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
Managing underlying causes (infection, trauma, malignancy)
What is a key nursing priority for a patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
Preventing infections
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with Lymphoma?
Evaluating response to treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy)
What is a nursing priority for a patient with leukemia?
Monitoring for signs of bleeding or infection
What is a key nursing priority for a child with Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)?
Monitoring for signs of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and assessing kidney function
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Hydronephrosis?
Assessing for signs of obstruction and monitoring kidney function
What is a priority nursing action for a child with Cryptorchidism?
Monitoring testicular descent and assessing for complications
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with Nephrotic Syndrome?
Monitoring proteinuria levels and fluid balance
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Acute Glomerulonephritis?
Monitoring renal function
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Epispadias/Exstrophy?
Assessing for associated complications
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
Assessing for signs of systemic involvement
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Obstructive Uropathy?
Monitoring for signs of obstruction
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Phimosis?
Evaluating for complications (e.g., urinary retention)
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Hydrocele?
Ruling out other causes of scrotal swelling
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?
Monitoring for signs of AKI
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma)?
Evaluating kidney function
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
Monitoring kidney function
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
Monitoring kidney function
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Exstrophy of Bladder?
Assessing for associated complications
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Exstrophy of Bladder?
Assessing for associated complications
Study Notes
Nursing Care for Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Neurofibromatosis involves café-au-lait spots, neurofibromas, learning disabilities, and skeletal abnormalities.
- Priorities for nursing care include assessing for neurofibromas, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and providing genetic counseling.
- Tourette Syndrome presents with motor and vocal tics, often in childhood, and nursing priorities involve assessing the impact on daily life, providing support, and collaborating with mental health professionals.
- Nursing care for pediatric neurological disorders focuses on meticulous assessments, symptom management, coordination of care, patient and family education, and psychological support.
- Collaboration with neurologists, therapists, educators, and mental health professionals is integral for comprehensive care and support.
- Head injuries may result in loss of consciousness, headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and skull fractures.
- Nursing priorities for head injuries include assessing Glasgow Coma Scale, monitoring vital signs, conducting neuro checks, and preventing secondary injury.
- Elevated intracranial pressure is evidenced by changes in consciousness, headache, vomiting, and papilledema, and nursing priorities involve monitoring, positioning, and medication administration.
- Concussion is characterized by brief loss of consciousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, and memory problems, and nursing priorities include monitoring for symptoms and providing rest and gradual return to activities.
- Brain tumors present with headaches, vomiting, seizures, and neurological deficits, and nursing priorities include assessing neurological status, supporting diagnostics, and educating on treatment options and follow-up care.
- Meningitis and encephalitis involve fever, headache, altered mental status, and neurological deficits, and nursing priorities include rapid recognition, isolation precautions, and educating on prevention and early signs.
- Shaken Baby Syndrome presents with symptoms such as lethargy, seizures, vomiting, and signs of head trauma, and nursing priorities involve urgent assessment, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the safety of the child.
Test your knowledge of pediatric cardiovascular conditions with a focus on arrhythmias and assessments. Assess your understanding of findings such as irregular heartbeats, palpitations, and signs of decreased perfusion, as well as priorities for care including continuous cardiac monitoring and prompt reporting of significant changes.
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