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WorksheetsPediatrics Exam 4
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 56mins
Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease in Kids
Failure to Thrive
Developmental Disabilities (Down Syndrome/Trisomy 21)
Clubbing in Fingers d/hypoxia and cyanosis
Brain getting oxygen
Waddling Gait
Signs and Symptoms in Respiratory/Cardiac for Heart Disease
Barrel Chest / Wide pulse pressure
Shallow respirations/Respiratory Distress
Peripheral Edema/Cold Hand s or feet
Pale/Mottled/Gray Skin
Cyanosis in first 24 hours of life
What are some Genetic Risk Factors for CHD?
Trisomy 21
Kawasaki Disease
Rheumatic Fever
Turner Syndrome
Congenital Abnormalities
Obstructive Disorders for CHD?
Coarctation of the Aorta
TOF
Aortic stenosis
Pulmonary Atresia
Pulmonary Stenosis
Signs and symptoms of PDA?
Cyanosis
Weight Gain
Washing Machine Sound/Diuresis/Poor feeding/ SOB/ Wet lung sounds
Weight Loss
Wet lung sounds
Treatment for PDA? Wanting to Close?
Cluster Periods
Coil Embolization and Ligation
Nifedipine/Digoxin
Do not Cluster Care
Indomethacin, Ibuprofen, NSAIDs
Every 4-6 Hr to make sure it closes
Echocardiogram shows what for ASD?
(a)
What is VSD?
Hole between left and right atrium
Hole between left and right ventricle
Right to left shunt. Pressure in the right ventricle will go to the left.
Left to right shunt. Pressure in left ventricle will go to the right.
Increased pulmonary blood flow
A patient comes in with a sudden marked increase in cyanosis and dizziness (Tet Spell). What is our nursing intervention?
Have the patient squat. If they are not old enough: Put the infant knees to chest.
Administer Prostaglandin E1
Raise the head of bed
Increase fluids
A patient has TOF, what should the nurse educate the parents about?
Feed every 3 hours
Knees should be drawn to chest to calm the infant
Prepare for multiple surgeries/Blalock taussig procedure
Do not cluster care/ Prostaglandin E1
Cluster care / Prostaglandin E1/ HOB elevated
Diagnosis and testing for Tricuspid Atresia?
Echocardiogram
EKG
Chest XRAY
Cardiac Catheterization
Urinalysis
Treatment for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome?
Prostaglandin E1 Drip To keep the PDA open
Cardiac Catheretization/
Digoxin/Diuretics
Life long follow up with cardiologist
Tx for Ineffective Endocarditis: Antibiotics Prophylactically before surgery and dental work
Several surgeries/ Open Heart Surgery/ Risk for infection/ Pain medications/ Feeds
A patient has a high fever unresponsive to medication, lasting more than 5 days , strawberry tongue, and red swollen hands and feet, enlarged lymph nodes and scarlet fever rash Everything Red. What could be the potential diagnosis?
(a)
What is the treatment for hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
Surgical transplantation Norwood procedure
Prostaglandin E1 infusion
Blalock Tuessigs procedure
Cardiac Catheterization
Signs and Symptoms of Coarctation of the Aorta
Bp high in upper extremities/ JVD
BP lower in lower extremities
Shortness of breath/ headache/hypertension
Increased femoral pulses/ Weight loss
Decreased femoral pulses/ Weight gain/ Poor feedings
Post op Cardiac Catheterization Interventions?
I&O/ Pulses/ Hold pressure on site
Have the patient move freely with semi fowlers
have the patient flat
Keep extremities straight for 4-6 hours
Yellow/green drainage is okay
What are the types of shock?
Cardiogenic
Hypervolemic
Hypovolemic
Septic
A patient comes in with damage to the heart muscle resulting in failure to pump. What kind of shock is this? Decrease in cardiac output related to heart damage?
Cardiogenic
Hypovolemic
Anaphylactic
Septic
What are some diuretics?
Spironolactone (aldactone)
Nifedipine
Furosemide
Hydrochlorothizaide
Bumetanide
What should a nurse do prior to administering Digoxin?
Peripheral pulses
Take apical for 1 full minute
Double doses if missed a dose
Administer 1 hour before meals and 2 hours after meals
Assess for bradycardia (Digoxin toxicity)
A patient has Kawasaki Disease. What should the nurse give for treatment?
IV gamma globulin for ten days (Cardiac Protectant)
IV gamma globulin for 5 days
Aspirin High-Dose (To treat clots/redness)
Antiplatelet therapy for 6-8 weeks
What are my interventions for a patient with rheumatic heart disease?
ASO Titer Test
Administer antibiotics
Cardiac Catheterization
Diuretics
Education for patient for TOF?
Teach family to keep calm infant/ Support the family
Continuous procedures/ Maintain Pyloric Intake
Consistently following up with cardiologist every 6mo-1 year
Supine position
Post Hematoma?
Hold pressure on the site
Outline the hematoma if it gets bigger
Increase fluids
Prostaglandin E1
Assessment Priorities for Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Cardiac Assessment For valvular issues
Digoxin Administration
Auscultate Heart Sounds
Bowel Sounds
What position for a patient experiencing shock?
Trendelenburg
Prone
Semi Fowlers
HOB 30 degrees
T/F about Furosemide (Lasix)
Loop diuretic
Give foods low in potassium
Give foods high in potassium
It is ototoxic
Report signs of SOB due to Steven Johnsons Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms of Digoxin Toxicity?
Visual Disturbances
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Nausea/Vomiting
Techniques to calm a baby during assessment?
Nonnutritive Sucking to relief anxiety, decreases pain, provides comfort
Administer medications
Swaddling, skin-to-skin bonding
prone position
Supine position
What is the treatment for Acute Gastroenteritis?
Dehydration/Vomiting
PO Trial medication (for IV fluids)
Monitor I&O
Anti diarhheals that can lead to obstruction
Bolus 20mL / kG
Zofran For vomiting
Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration
Dark urine, little to no tears, dry mouth
Dry diapers for the last 8-12 hours
Sunken Fontanels
Tachycardia/ Hypotension
Bradycardia/Hypertension
Nursing Interventions for Dehydration
Clear diet and advance to formula
Administer Prostaglandin E1
IV hydration/ Supportive care
Assess hydration status
If patient has vomiting with diarrhea what should we administer?
IV fluids
zofran
PO medication
Oral Hydration
If a patient has diarrhea what should we administer?
IV hydration
PO Hydration
Breastfeeding
NG Tube feeding
Interventions for Dehydration
Daily Weights
IV Fluids
Digoxin
Increase fiber intake
Education about Constipation/Functional Constipation?
Increase fiber (veggies/fluids)
Administer MiraLax (Polyethylene Glycol 3350)
Involve the patient in meal prepping/ pictures
Just talk to the parents not the child
Administration for MiraLax?
Starts at 17g in 8oz water twice/once daily
If patient is no longer constipated, still administer full administration
Take medication in the morning
Take medication at night
What is the diagnosis/labs for celiac disease?
Endoscopy/Small intestine Biopsy (Do not restrict diet until after diagnosis)
Echocardiogram
Chest Xray
Iga Decrase
Iga Increase
Interdisciplinary Referrals for Celiac Disease?
Dietician/Nutritionist
Cardiologist
gastroenterologist
Support group
Physical Therapy
Assessment for Appendicitis?
Pain in periumbilical area, lower right quadrant
Mcburnery's point pain,
Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpate
Auscultate, percuss, inspect, palpate
Get ultrasound
Signs and Symptoms of perforated ruptured appendicitis?
Sudden relief of pain
Ill looking child
Yellow/green discharge
Pain that does not get relieved
Treatment for Appendicitis?
Surgery, NPO , IV Fluids
Antibiotics, Pain Control
Digoxin
diuretics
trendelburg position
Where does GERD happen?
Lower esophageal sphincter
Upper esophageal sphincter
Small intestines
Larger intestines
Education for parents of child with GERD?
Monitor weight closely, small frequent feedings, frequent burping, keep baby upright
Priority: Sandifer's Syndrome: Sudden arching of head/neck trunk/ improves reflux
Administer PPI 30min before breakfast/lunch/dinner
High fiber diet
Signs and Symptoms for Pyloric Stenosis?
Projectile vomiting due to pyloric muscle hardening/ FTT
No blood in vomiting
Weight gain
Weight loss
Always hungry
Diagnosis for Pyloric Stenosis?
Palpation of the pyloric mass (olive sign)
Ultrasound for pyloric thickening
Echocardiogram
EKG
Treatment for Pyloric Stenosis?
EKG
Cardiac Catheterization
Surgery: Pyloromyotomy to loosen the muscle
NPO- NG for decompression
Pedialyte , Monitor weighs
Priority Assessment for Volvulus?
Occurs in the first year, monitor for child if crying in pain
Occurs in the first 6 months, Monitor for child if they are crying in pain
Supine
Abdominal distention, vomiting, tachycardia, tachypnea
Potential Complications for Volvulus?
Stool will be under the abdominal cavity
Increase in blood flow
Blood flow will be cut off
Necrosis/Gangrene
Perforation of the intestine/ stool over the abdominal cavity
Education to parents for a child with Volvulus?
Post Op Care: Assess for openings/infection/drainage/fever
Encourage holding and rocking the patient/explain the procedure
Digoxin
Diuretics
Beta Blockers
Discharge teaching for a patient with Volvulus?
Decrease Fiber
Signs & Symptoms of Infection- Call the doctor
Check the stool
Have the patient in supine posistion
When to notify the physician after correction of the volvulus?
N/V
Swollen/tender belly
When bowel sounds are heart
Fever and Chills
Blood in stool
Signs and Symptoms of Hirschsprungs Disease?
Failure to pass meconium in the first 24 horus
No more bowel movement for more than 3 days
No bowel movement for more than a week
Chronic Constipation/Ribbon like watery stools
Bacteria in the stool, weight gain
Signs and symptoms of Biliary Atresia?
Liver Function Test (AST,ALT,Bilirubin) Increased
Enlarged liver, jaundice
Protruding abdomen
Dark Urine, Light colored stools
Light/clear urine, brown colored stools
Care immediately after Gastroschisis
Surgery: Silo "gravity will pull it down"
Keep silo dry for first 24 hours
Keep Silo moist with saline/nonadherent dressing
Administer Antibiotics
Administer Diuretics
Referral for Cleft lip/Cleft Palate? TOP 3
Lactation specialist
Oral surgeons
Speech therapist
Psychologist
Pediatrician
Nursing Interventions for Post op for cleft lip/cleft palate?
Keep incision moist/ intact/ and clean
Keep incision dry/clean/intact
NPO-Soft rubber nipple on side of the mouth and direct flow away from incision site
Suction the airway
Apply "no-no" to prevent scratching/pulling
What is Voiding Cystourethrogram? (Know the anatomy of the Renal System)
Kidney , ureter, bladder, sphincter, urethra
heart, brain, lungs
Muscles, abdomen, small intestine
Large intestine, nose, pharynx
Risk Factors for UTI?
E.Coli
Wiping front to back
2-6 (Toddlers to preschoolers)
Tight Clothing, bubble baths
Changing diapers Frequently
Signs and Symptoms for UTI?
Fever above 100.9 (38.3)
Vomiting, abdominal pain, flank pain
Increased frequency/Dysuria
Hyperthermia/Hypothermia
Fever above 100.4
Diagnosis for UTI?
UA Sterile
Urine Culture
UA Clean
Ultrasound
Steps for Clean Catch UA?
Clean with first wipe, pee a little in toilet, then pee in cup
Clean with first wipe, pee in the cup
Take the pee from the toilet
Put on sterile gloves, pee in the cup
Urine Culture is what? There is no such thing as a sterile diaper
Clean Catch
Sterile
Straight cath
Just pee in the cup
What is the treatment for a UTI?
Antibiotics (Ceftriaxone/Cefotaxime)
IV Bolus to flush system
Pain medication
Diuretics/CCB
NG Tube for decompression
What are some preventions for a UTI?
Wiping front to back
Proper hand hygiene
NO bubble baths/or scents
Wear Clean Cotton Underwear
Wiping back to front
Treatment for Glomerulonephritis?
Antibiotics (Cefotraxime/Ceftriaxone)/ Antihypertensives/Hemodialysis
Increase in salt/Hemodyalisis
Give Potassium
Put patient in supine posistion
How do we know if treatment for glomerulonephritis effective?
Increase in urine
Decrease in urine
Weight loss
Weight gain
Signs and Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome?
Edema (eyes , scrotum/ascities,pretibial)
Weight loss
Weight gain
Foamy/Frothy dark urine/Proteinuria
Tachycardia/Hypoalbuminia
Potential Complications for Nephrotic Syndrome?
Thromboembolism
AKI
Infection
Decrease LOC
Chest pain
Signs and Symptoms of Thromboembolism?
Respiratory Distress : Pulmonary embolism
Neurological Issues: If travels to brain
Shortness of breath: When travels to the heart
Ability to speak in full sentences
Gi Issues: Due to abdominal pain
Nursing Interventions for Nephrotic Syndrome?
Skin Integrity/Skin Breakdown every 2 hours
Bolus / Oxygen/ corticosteroids/albumin
Change pulse ox sites/antibiotics
Wrap the patient in excessive tape
Turn patient every 4 hours
Treatment for vesicoureteral Reflux? (VUR)
Grade 1-5 : The higher the grade the more severe
It gets better over time, does not require surgery unless grade IV/V
Grade 1-5: The lower the grade the more sever
Your child will not grow out of this problem, surgery is needed
The higher the grade, may require continuous prophylactic antibiotics (cetriaxone,cefotaxime, amoxicillin)
Signs and Symptoms of AKI?
Edema
Anemia
Anuria/Oliguria
Hypotension
Hypertension
Treatment for AKI?
Dialysis
Increase IV Fluids
Monitor their labs
May require kidney transplants
Treatment for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome?
Analgesics (Acetaminophen, morphine, oxycodone)
NSAIDs
Hemodialysis
Seizure medications (lorazepam,fosphenytoin)
Obtain consents / Blood transfusions
Signs and Symptoms of Henoch Schonlein Purpura?
Palpable Purpura
Flank pain/GI bleeds
Joint pain/Edema
Colicky abdominal pain (emergent intusseception)
Dysuria
How will we diagnose Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Renal Biopsy: Shows IgA
CBC for anemia
Abdominal Ultrasound
Urinalysis
CT Scan
Treatment for Fluid Volume Overload?
Furosemide
Metonalzaone
Spironolactone
Dimetane
Nifedepine
