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What are the findings associated with Pediatric Cardiovascular Arrhythmias?
What are the findings associated with Pediatric Cardiovascular Arrhythmias?
- Murmurs, fatigue, joint pain
- Irregular heartbeats, palpitations, dizziness (correct)
- Labored breathing, retractions, signs of respiratory distress
- Rapid breathing, wheezing, cough
What are the priorities in assessing Acquired Heart Disease (Rheumatic Heart Disease)?
What are the priorities in assessing Acquired Heart Disease (Rheumatic Heart Disease)?
- Monitoring for signs of heart failure, assessing for new murmurs (correct)
- Continuous cardiac monitoring, assessing heart rate and rhythm
- Frequent respiratory assessments, monitoring oxygen saturation
- Observing for arrhythmias, providing support for lifestyle modifications
What are the findings associated with Cardiomyopathy in children?
What are the findings associated with Cardiomyopathy in children?
- Murmurs, fatigue, joint pain
- Fatigue, exercise intolerance, chest pain (correct)
- Labored breathing, retractions, signs of respiratory distress
- Rapid breathing, wheezing, cough
What are the priorities in assessing Bronchiolitis in children?
What are the priorities in assessing Bronchiolitis in children?
What are the common symptoms to explore in pediatric patients with asthma?
What are the common symptoms to explore in pediatric patients with asthma?
What are the commonly used medications for treating asthma in pediatric patients?
What are the commonly used medications for treating asthma in pediatric patients?
What are the typical symptoms of croup in pediatric patients?
What are the typical symptoms of croup in pediatric patients?
What is commonly used in moderate to severe cases of croup to reduce airway inflammation and relieve symptoms?
What is commonly used in moderate to severe cases of croup to reduce airway inflammation and relieve symptoms?
What are the key symptoms to look for in pediatric patients with pneumonia?
What are the key symptoms to look for in pediatric patients with pneumonia?
What is the common treatment for pneumonia in pediatric patients?
What is the common treatment for pneumonia in pediatric patients?
What are the typical symptoms indicating lower respiratory tract involvement in pediatric patients with RSV infection?
What are the typical symptoms indicating lower respiratory tract involvement in pediatric patients with RSV infection?
What is the common approach to managing RSV infection in pediatric patients?
What is the common approach to managing RSV infection in pediatric patients?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which finding is associated with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) in females?
Which finding is associated with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) in females?
What is a common symptom of Thyroid Disorders like Hyperthyroidism?
What is a common symptom of Thyroid Disorders like Hyperthyroidism?
What is a priority nursing action for a child with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)?
What is a priority nursing action for a child with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)?
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with Addison's Disease?
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with Addison's Disease?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Cushing's Disease?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Cushing's Disease?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Graves' Disease?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Graves' Disease?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Diabetes Insipidus?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Diabetes Insipidus?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Precocious Puberty?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Precocious Puberty?
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?
What is a nursing priority for a child with epilepsy?
What is a nursing priority for a child with epilepsy?
What is a priority nursing action for a child with cerebral palsy (CP)?
What is a priority nursing action for a child with cerebral palsy (CP)?
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with migraines?
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with migraines?
What are the primary symptoms of Neurofibromatosis in pediatric patients?
What are the primary symptoms of Neurofibromatosis in pediatric patients?
What is the main nursing priority for pediatric patients with Tourette Syndrome?
What is the main nursing priority for pediatric patients with Tourette Syndrome?
What is the key focus of nursing care for pediatric neurological disorders?
What is the key focus of nursing care for pediatric neurological disorders?
What is integral for comprehensive care and support of pediatric patients with neurological disorders?
What is integral for comprehensive care and support of pediatric patients with neurological disorders?
What are the primary symptoms of head injuries in pediatric patients?
What are the primary symptoms of head injuries in pediatric patients?
How is elevated intracranial pressure evidenced in pediatric patients?
How is elevated intracranial pressure evidenced in pediatric patients?
What are the primary symptoms of concussion in pediatric patients?
What are the primary symptoms of concussion in pediatric patients?
What are the primary symptoms of brain tumors in pediatric patients?
What are the primary symptoms of brain tumors in pediatric patients?
What are the primary symptoms of meningitis and encephalitis in pediatric patients?
What are the primary symptoms of meningitis and encephalitis in pediatric patients?
What are the primary symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome in pediatric patients?
What are the primary symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome in pediatric patients?
Which nursing priority is common for children with Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)?
Which nursing priority is common for children with Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)?
What is a common finding in children with Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease?
What is a common finding in children with Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease?
What is a key nursing priority for children with Hemophilia?
What is a key nursing priority for children with Hemophilia?
What is a common finding in children with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)?
What is a common finding in children with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)?
What is a nursing priority for a patient with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
What is a nursing priority for a patient with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
What is a key nursing priority for a patient with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)?
What is a key nursing priority for a patient with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with leukemia?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with leukemia?
What is a nursing priority for a patient with lymphoma?
What is a nursing priority for a patient with lymphoma?
What is a nursing priority for a patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
What is a nursing priority for a patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with leukemia?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with leukemia?
What is a key nursing priority for a patient with Lymphoma?
What is a key nursing priority for a patient with Lymphoma?
What is a nursing priority for a patient with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)?
What is a nursing priority for a patient with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
What is a key nursing priority for a patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
What is a key nursing priority for a patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with Lymphoma?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with Lymphoma?
What is a nursing priority for a patient with leukemia?
What is a nursing priority for a patient with leukemia?
What is a key nursing priority for a child with Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)?
What is a key nursing priority for a child with Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Hydronephrosis?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Hydronephrosis?
What is a priority nursing action for a child with Cryptorchidism?
What is a priority nursing action for a child with Cryptorchidism?
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with Nephrotic Syndrome?
What is a priority nursing priority for a child with Nephrotic Syndrome?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Acute Glomerulonephritis?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Acute Glomerulonephritis?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Epispadias/Exstrophy?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Epispadias/Exstrophy?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Obstructive Uropathy?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Obstructive Uropathy?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Phimosis?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Phimosis?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Hydrocele?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Hydrocele?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Exstrophy of Bladder?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Exstrophy of Bladder?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Exstrophy of Bladder?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a child with Exstrophy of Bladder?
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.
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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.
