Pediatrics Exam Review #2

Study Notes

Exam Review #2: Pediatrics

Common Cold/Dry Nasal Passages: Know recommended treatment options for a child.
Bacterial Rhinosinusitis: Know recommended treatment options.
Croup in Children: Know the names of the types of croup in children.
Epiglottitis: Know signs and symptoms.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Know the first-line treatment.
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: Know physical exam findings.
Mononucleosis (Mono): Understand information about the condition in children.
Infectious vs. Non-Infectious Respiratory Disorders: Differentiate the two in children.
Foreign Body in Nose: Know how an APRN should manage this.
Epistaxis (Nosebleed): Understand causes and management in children.
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Know first-line treatment, especially in young children.
Tuberculosis (TB) in Children: Know symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.
Cystic Fibrosis: Know symptoms in children.
Foreign Body in the Lung: Know signs and removal procedure.
Infant/Child Respiratory Rates: Know normal rates for all ages.
Respiratory Distress: Know the signs of respiratory distress in a child.
Asthma: Know red flag signs, chest/abdominal breathing characteristics.
Foreign Body Aspiration: Identify age groups at highest risk, and symptoms.
Asthma Attack: Know symptoms.
Bronchiolitis: Know the virus most implicated.
Bronchiolitis Management: Know the workup and care.
Pertussis Prevention (in neonates): Know best practices.
Epiglottitis (Child): Know symptoms, risk factors, and treatments.
Child Death (under 5yrs): Know leading causes both in the U.S. and globally.
Bacterial Pneumonia (Child <5): Know medical management.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Know symptoms and management of OSA in children (2 points).
Cystic Fibrosis: Know the ethnic group in which this is most prevalent.
Pneumothorax (spontaneous): Know symptoms in children.
Lung Function Measurement: Know the best measurement for a child.
Hypertension in Children (HTN): Know primary risk factor, definition, and secondary HTN causes.
Blood Pressure (BP) Measurement: Know recommended guidelines in children.
OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea): Understand risk factors.
HTN and Lipid Management (Lifestyle Therapies): Know therapeutic lifestyle changes.
HTN and Diabetes (Treatment in Adolescents): Know pharmacological treatment.

Description

This quiz covers essential topics in pediatrics, focusing on common respiratory conditions and their management in children. You will be tested on treatment options, signs and symptoms of various pediatric diseases, and differentiating between infectious and non-infectious disorders. Prepare yourself with the key knowledge required for effective pediatric care.