The document provides instructions for various pediatric medical conditions and procedures. It includes recommendations for positioning and monitoring for procedures like femoral venipuncture, lumbar puncture and cardiac catheterization. It also provides guidance for caring for conditions like cystic fibrosis, Kawasaki disease, neutropenia and more. The document offers tips for assessments, treatments, medications, activities and education topics for infants and children of various ages.
The document provides instructions for various pediatric medical conditions and procedures. It includes recommendations for positioning and monitoring for procedures like femoral venipuncture, lumbar puncture and cardiac catheterization. It also provides guidance for caring for conditions like cystic fibrosis, Kawasaki disease, neutropenia and more. The document offers tips for assessments, treatments, medications, activities and education topics for infants and children of various ages.
The document provides instructions for various pediatric medical conditions and procedures. It includes recommendations for positioning and monitoring for procedures like femoral venipuncture, lumbar puncture and cardiac catheterization. It also provides guidance for caring for conditions like cystic fibrosis, Kawasaki disease, neutropenia and more. The document offers tips for assessments, treatments, medications, activities and education topics for infants and children of various ages.
Femoral venipuncture on a toddler position: supine
2. Cystic fibrosis: admin pancreatic within 30 mins of meals and snacks, if they have steatorrhea they should get pancreatic enzyme, increase fat content in the child’s diet to 40 percent of total cal, their diet is high protein meal and snacks 3. Kawasaki disease in toddler expect: increased temperature, xerophthalmia, cervical lymphadenopathy, strawberry tongue, cracked lips and edema in the oral mucosa and pharynx, tachycardiac (not bradycardia) 4. Tunneled central venous access device intervention: use a semipermeable transparent dressing to cover the site, avoid scissors, flush lumen with heparin not a sodium chloride 5. 10 year old with neutropenia: give a book about adventure to challenge them??? 6. Preschool: large puzzle 7. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: encourage them to perform independent self care! 8. Lumbar puncture: side lying/ or supine for 30 min to 1 hr after lumbar puncture 9. Semi recumbent: gavage feeding 10. DKA with a current glucose of 250 mg/dl: administer 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride by continuous IV infusion 250 to 300 must be given that. If not, they might get hypoglycemia 11. Lower leg cast 24 hours, what you report? Restricted ability to move the toes. 12. SO A PHYSICAL NEGLECT FOR 18 MONTH OLD IS POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE. Multiple bruises on knees is normal because they run and fall all the time. 13. Cheiloplasty: lip surgery, apply antibiotic ointment on their suture line for 3 days, report excessive swallowing, avoid placing objects in mouth, use sterile water in sutures nothing else 14. Hypopituitarism: prescribe RECOMBINANT GROWTH HORMONE 15. Hyposecretion of Antidiuretic hormone: desmopressin 16. Hypothyroid: levothyroxine 17. Cardiac cath: wait 3 days before taking a bath, they can attend school but just avoid strenuous activities, resume regular diet, remove pressure dressing day after procedure and put bandage strip daily for the next 2 days 18. Epiglottitis: ABC first so monitor o2 sat 19. Abdominal trauma- mononucleosis should avoid activities because they might result in trauma 20. Pulse oximetry for infant secure sensor : great toe 21. If you have a superficial burn: DO NOT LEAVE IT OPEN TO AIR, apply antimicrobial to the affected area, do not ice it 22. Tinea pedis: the sweating in the feet, so wear sandals or something open 23. The nurse should inform the guardian that teething can result in discomfort for the infant. Therefore, the guardian should look for indications such as pulling on the ears, difficulty sleeping, increased drooling, or increased fussiness. 24. The nurse should use the FACES pain rating scale for pediatric clients who are 3 years old and older. 25. Mama can breastfeed while sample heel stick is being obtained 26. Nonheme iron: raisins (juice is vit c, milk is calcium, carrots does not have iron) 27. Bacterial meningitis: The nurse should plan to maintain the adolescent on droplet precautions for at least 24 hr following initiation of antimicrobial therapy. This practice will ensure that the adolescent is no longer contagious, which protects family members and the personnel caring for the client. 28. Faculty should plan to teach challenging academic subjects in the morning when students who have ADHD are most able to focus and their medication is most likely to be effective. 29. Sunburn protection: avoid playing outside between 10am to 2pm, choose waterproof sunscreen min of spf 15, dress in cotton, reapply sunscreen more often like 2 hrs instead of 4 hrs 30. The nurse should identify that irritability, inability to follow commands, and difficulty concentrating are manifestations of increased intracranial pressure due to decreased blood flow within the brain and pressure on the brainstem. 31. The nurse should monitor the adolescent's serum potassium level following the administration of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. This medication is used to treat hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the intestine. 32. The nurse should instruct the parents to brush the child's teeth after administering digoxin to prevent tooth decay caused by the medication, which comes as a sweetened liquid to enhance the taste. Do not double the dose. Do not repeat dose if child vomits. Use calibrate device to measure medication, not a teaspoon! 33. Following surgical repair of a hypospadias, the infant is at increased risk for infection at the operative site. The nurse should instruct the parents to administer a prophylactic antibiotic as prescribed to help prevent infection. Not a hydrocortisone 34. HYpospadias: The nurse should instruct the parents to ensure that the stent drains directly into the infant's diaper to prevent kinking or twisting that can interfere with urine flow. 35. Controlling impulsive feelings is an expected behavior of school-age children. A toddler is more likely to have difficulty controlling strong and impulsive feelings as they try to assert their independence and gain control of situations. The nurse should include that expressing likes and dislikes is an expected behavior of toddlers. This is the time in life when a toddler is developing autonomy and self-concept. They will try to assert themselves and frequently refuse to comply. The parent should allow the child to have some control, but also set limits for them so they learn from their behavior and learn to control their actions. 36. The nurse should expect Kussmaul respirations in a child who has diabetic ketoacidosis. These deep and rapid respirations are the body's attempt to eliminate excess carbon dioxide and achieve a state of homeostasis. 37. HR 106 to 186/min for a 3- to 5-month-old infant. 38. When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should assess this child first. An episode of forceful vomiting is an indication of increased intracranial pressure in a toddler who has a concussion. 39. After establishing an airway and stabilizing the child's respirations, the next action the nurse should take when using the airway, breathing, and circulation approach to client care is to establish IV access to maintain the child's circulatory volume. 40. The nurse should identify that an erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 18 mm/hr is above the expected reference range of up to 10 mm/hr and is an indication of osteomyelitis. 41. Bicycle safety: The child should be able to stand on the balls of their feet when sitting on the bike and wear light colored clothing duh! 42. To assess peripheral edema: palpate DORSUM OF FEET 43. Generalized edema assessment: observe for periorbital swelling 44. Impetigo contagiosa is a bacterial infection: apply topical antibacterial ointment to the lesion, wash the bed linen daily with hot water, wash hands before and after contact with affected area. Dont let the crust to remain intact, you have to wash it. 45. Up and back- children 3 yr and up 46. Down and back- children younger than 3 47. Severe dehydration? ABSENCE OF TEARS (If decreased only, that’s moderate.) Deep, rapid respirations 48. To feed infant with cleft palate, use A CUP for 7 to 10 days. At least BURP THEM 2 to 3 times during feeding because baby might swallow air. They are expected to feed noisily. 49. Intussusception: prepare barium enema, they may have VOMITING AND LETHARGY 50. Infant risk for electrolyte imbalance and dehydration is because they have LONGER INTESTINAL TRACT 51. Pancreatic enzyme: cystic fibrosis 52. Calcium and iron: lead poisoned 53. If 4 month old baby, play with them by allowing them to splash in bathtub. If they are 9 to 12 month old, show them a board book with large pics or imitate sounds of animals or push pull toys 54. Ileostomy: check bag for stool every 4 hours, they can lie on abdomen, tuck the appliance into the diaper, replace appliance once a week 55. If patient has idiopathic juvenile arthritis, still encourage them to attend school regularly. APPLY MOIST HEAT TO RELIEVE JOINT PAIN NOT COLD COMPRESS OK? TAKE NSAIDS not OPIOIDS, THERE IS NO DIET FOR THIS ONE 56. For enema on infant, do not administer tap water, and if you insert the tubing it should be 2.5cm or 1 inch into the rectum, also be placed in supine position. Hold the buttocks together after administering fluid 57. Jack in the box for infants 58. VP shunt complication: abdominal distention 59. 24 month old baby what you expect: they can build a tower of 6 blocks, they have slightly bowed or curved leg appearance, 16 teeth, vocab will be 300 words and speak in 2 to 3 phrases, head circum is equal to chest 60. 3 year old? Coloring book and crayons 61. Snellen chart: position 10 ft away from the chart, wear prescribed glasses 62. Tumbling E: have them point the direction the E is facing 63. Teaching about measures to reduce risk of choking for toddlers: hot dog, grape, bagel, marshmallow 64. Teaching about managing asthma and using a peak expiratory flow meter, which is an understanding? “I will continue to take meds when my peak flow rate is in the green zone” 65. Cerebral palsy teaching: “your child will need BOTULINUM TOXIN A INJECTION to reduce muscle spasticity” , they can eat by mouth, they can participate in recreational activities, do not use throw rugs 66. Infant who is breastfed and receiving amoxicillin for upper resp infection. Whitish patches on the tongue that will not scrape off. : Administer an antifungal medication after feeding to ensure oral mucosa and tongue safety ambot, no water 67. 6 year old child tx for pneumococcal pneumonia 4 days ago. What findings is indication tx is treatment? HR 118 is expected for 6 yr old (75 to 118) . 18 to 25 respiratory rate for 6 to 11 yrs old 68. A nurse is creating a plan for a 6 mon old infant who requires continuous pulse oximetry monitoring. Which intervention? COVER THE OXIMETRY SENSOR WITH CLOTHING daw...to prevent false reading! Move the sensor every 4 to 8 hours. And place sensor around the hand or foot for accurate reading. No conduction gel! 69. School aged child who has sickle cell anemia. What to do to help decrease risk of vaso occlusive crisis? Provide fluid throughout the day. Oxygen not needed for anemia. Blood transfusion is not for a crisis. 70. IM injection to a 2mon old infant, which site should the nurse plan to administer injection? Vastus lateralis 71. Physical assessment on a 12 mon old. What do you report? Current weight is double. 12 mon is triple. 6 mos is double. Posterior fonatel should be closed at about 2 mos of age. 15 mos they can walk without assistance. 6 to 8 teeth present 72. Child overdose of acetaminophen- acetylcysteine 73. Opioid respiratory depression: naloxone 74. Allergy to medication: diphenhydramine 75. Hypoglycemia: glucagon 76. Acute asthma attack, what you administer? Albuterol 77. Assess 2 mon old infant with ventricular septal defect. What you report? Weight gain of 1.8 kg (4lb) . This is too much weight so report! - systemic murmur, hr 125, soft flat fontanel are all normal and expected 78. Sickle cell anemia pt experiencing vaso-occlusive crisis PRIORITY- monitor the child’s o2 sat level ABC is always PRIORITY 79. 6 mon old with moderate dehydration. What findings do you expect? Dry mucous membranes 80. Severe dehydration: weight loss more than 10%, absent tears, lethargy 81. Child abuse. What example illustrate suggestive finding? Arm cast for a spiral fracture on forearm. Not vague headache or stomach ache or bruising on knees coz this is normal for children 82. Discharge teaching to guardians of adolescents with postoperative following a tonsillectomy. What manifestations should you report? Constant clearing of the throat!! Old dry brown blood is normal, bad odor is normal, low grade fever is normal 83. Lab values for 6 month old infants with acute renal failure. What do you expect? Sodium 125 is bad so report. Bun level 5 is normal for infants. (infant bun is 5 to 18, newborn is 3 to 12 *google) 84. 4 month old with acute otitis media and a fever of 38.3 (101.1). What do you administer? Amoxicillin, 85. Diphenhydramine is for allergic reactions 86. Furosemide is a diuretic to decrease edema 87. Ibuprofen are not for children under 6 months old. Acetaminophen is preferred 88. 1 year old with chronic otitis media. Risk of a delay in development? Speech patterns 89. School aged child who has hemophilia and fell on the playground. Pain is 4 to 10. What you do? Apply an ice pack to the joint. Avoid giving aspirin or NSAID for hemophilia patients. 90. Type 1 diabetes mellitus managing hypoglycemia. Teaching? 4oz OJ why OJ for hypoglycemia. Research this! Also correct: 4 glucose tablets, 2 tsp of sugar, 6 oz of regular soft drink 91. HIV preschool. Manifestations to expect? Chronic diarrhea, failure to thrive, weight loss 92. Preop education for 8 year old before cardiac surgery: USE A DOLL 93. Glomerulonephritis, school age child, BP of 160.78, receiving hydralazine, lunch choice: 3oz grilled chick, 1 cup pear slice, 120 or 4oz apple juice 94. Preop teaching for preschooler who is scheduled tonsillectomy. Intervention? Encourage to bring toy 95. Ped unit child with autism. What you do? Ensure the staff visits with the child are kept short. Because they have difficulty adjusting to new situations. 96. Schoolage child reports horseback riding 3 times per week and has injuries reportedly related to falls from a horse: thin, frail extremities 97. Lab results fr children with manifestations of influenza. What you report? You report WBC of 24 (5 to 10) 98. 1month old infant with gastroesophageal reflux. What is an understanding? Add rice cereal to baby feeding 99. Give infant meds 30 mins before feeding, put them in an infant seat or at 30 degrees angle 1 hour after feeding, avoid feeding before bedtime, rice cereal thickens the feeding and prevent vomit 100. Preschool with terminal illness. What you expect? Believes that her own thoughts can cause death. Because they are overacting! 101. Child maltreatment. What teaching? Premature kids are most maltreated 102. Body mass is 21.2. What is this? Healthy! (overweight is 25 to 29, 30 is obese, under 18.5 is underweight) 103. 18 month old toddler otic meds: pull ear DOWN AND BACK! 104. “My child is suddenly not interested in certain food” what you do? KEEP A DIARY OF THE FOOD THEY EAT! 105. Cystic fibrosis. What you do? HIGH FAT! 106. Otitis media and temperature is 39.1 or 102.4 = URGENT! administer an antipyretic 107. FLACC 2months to 7 year old 108. FACES 3 year and older 109. Allergy, histamine, anaphylaxis: nausea, urticaria (hives), stridor (hoarse voice) 110. Parasitic disease: keep fingernails trimmed short. 111. Mild gastroesophageal reflux GER feeding therapy to recommend: thicken feedings with rice cereal, keep clothing and diaper loose, hold infant upright at least 30 mins after each feeding 112. Toddler language development. What to expect in 18 month old? Vocabulary of 10 or more words, 2 years old they can say their name and complete simple commands, they cannot name a color until 30 months of age 113. Glomerulophrenitis: weight once each day, check BP every 4 hours, no salt, bed rest not required (that’s for nephrotic) , potassium restrict 114. Nosebleed what you do? Apply pressure to nose using thumb and forefinger, keep child calm, seat forward, cold cloth to bridge of nose 115. Intussusception: abdominal ultrasound will confirm the pocket in the intestine 116. Encopresis is caused by stress or changes in environment 117. Infant who has tetralogy of fallout experiencing hypercyanotic episode: place in knee chest position, also admin morphine not acetaminophen, face mask also and iv fluid is good 118. When caring for a child with tracheostomy, remove the catheter while applying intermittent suction 119. 5-4 yr old: copy a square , 2-3 yr old: copy a circle 120. 5 yr old : tie shoes, draw stick figure with 7 parts, print letters of name 121. Preschooler: large pieces puzzle, building blocks 122. School age: chapter books, painting 123. Toddler: finger paint 124. When applying urine collection bag, always wash and dry genitalia, perineum and surrounding skin FIRST 125. Anemia is for iron 126. Low platelet is encourage quiet play to children to prevent risk for injury and excessive bleeding 127. If you have hypospadias: avoid tub bath, avoid clamping catheter any time, increase fluid intake, and apply antibacterial ointment in penis 128. Nephrotic: provide thorough skin care, fluid restriction, diet requires protein sodium fat restriction, AVOID INFECTED PEOPLE , corticosteroids first line treatment, weight daily 129. Otitis media: ear infection, smoking is bad for this 130. Hyperopia: farsightedness should be reported 131. Dtap 5 years old 132. If an infant has acute gastroenteritis, report cap refill 5 seconds. The heart rate of 150 is expected in them 133. Google: Newborns 0 to 1 month old: 70 to 190 beats per minute. Infants 1 to 11 months old: 80 to 160 beats per minute. Children 1 to 2 years old: 80 to 130 beats per minute. Children 3 to 4 years old: 80 to 120 beats per minute