Exploring the Pediatric Neurologic System

Poll

How many people had a pediatric neuro patient at Kapiolani?

• Yes

• No

• Sort of

Multiple Select

The PNS is made up of which of the following?

• motor nerves

• sensory nerves

• brain

• spinal cord

Match

Match the following

• Parasympathetic

• Sympathetic

• Autonomic

• Somatic

Rest and Digest

Fight or Flight

Regulates involuntary body processes

Regulates voluntary body processes

• Rest and Digest

• Fight or Flight

• Regulates involuntary body processes

• Regulates voluntary body processes

Multiple Choice

When does the anterior fontanel close?

• 4 months

• 3 months

• 24 years

• 6 months

Word Cloud

What are some of the common causes of altered levels of consciousness?

• obstructed airway

• trauma

• hypoxia

• infection

• seizures

• alcohol/drugs

• metabolic disturbances

• and more

Causes of Altered LOC

Multiple Choice

What category of LOC is described by disorientation?

• confusion

• delirium

• lethargy

• obtunded

• stupor

Multiple Choice

What category of LOC is described by deep sleep that can be aroused by pain only?

• confusion

• delirium

• lethargy

• obtunded

• stupor

Multiple Choice

A 6 year-old child is admitted to the ED with a head injury after falling in the tub. They are opening their eyes spontaneously but seem confused and are withdrawing from pain. What would the Glasgow Coma Score be?

• 9

• 12

• 14

• 6

Multiple Choice

This type of seizure involves both hemispheres of the brain.

• Focal

• Febrile

• Partial

• Generalized

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Multiple Choice

A child is admitted to the hospital with spastic CP. Which manifestations will the nurse anticipate?

• Tremulous movements with activity and at rest.

• Sudden jerking movement caused by stimuli

• Writhing uncontrolled involuntary movements

• Clumsy uncoordinated movements

Multiple Choice

A client with suspected TBI arrives to the ED. Which nursing assessment is the priority?

• Alcohol and drug testing

• Monitoring urine output

• Assessing LOC

• Checking for pupillary response to light