Pediatrics Study Guide – VN Term 4 (KH)

1. Know s/s, nursing interventions, meds, any surgical interventions, pt teaching, diet regimen and/or
supplementation required (if applicable), pre- & post-op teaching or considerations, and outcomes with both
compliance and noncompliance for the following diseases or disorders. Don’t forget considerations like isolation
requirements for some of these – you figure out which!
a. Celiac disease j. Dehydration
b. Atrial septal defects k. Myelomeningocele
c. Laryngotracheobronchitis l. Hypospadias
d. Tonsillectomy m. Intussusception
e. Bacterial Meningitis n. Sickle cell disease & crisis
f. Hydrocephalus o. Tetralogy of Fallot
g. Cleft palate p. Asthma
h. Leukemias (all types listed) q. Pyloric stenosis
i. Cystic fibrosis r. URI

2. Terminology you should know:

a. Strabismus c. Amblyopia
b. Esotropia d. Exotropia

3. Antibiotics you should know (what they’re typically rx for, ASEs, etc. – usual drug card info):
a. Vancomycin c. Gentamycin
b. Amoxicillin d. Ribavirin

4. Need to know pediatric dosage calculations & IV calculations