4503280248 | Increased ICP | Bulging fontanelle, decreased consciousness, headache, seizures, and vomiting | 0 | |
4503280249 | Wilm's Tumor Contradiction | Do not palpate abdomen preoperatively b/c capsule may rupture and cause tumor spillage | 1 | |
4503280250 | Rheumatic Fever Damage | Occurs secondary to an infection, often strep. Cardiac valve leaflets scar, leading to valvular stenosis and regurgitation | 2 | |
4503280251 | Rheumatic Fever Care | Bedrest until sed rate decreases, penicillin daily to decrease risk of strep, promote rest and decrease stress on heart | 3 | |
4503280252 | Cystic Fibrosis | Increased viscosity of secretions obstruct small passageways of the organs and interferes with normal pulmonary and digestive functioning | 4 | |
4503280253 | Sweat Test Analyzes | Diagnostic for C.F. that analyzes sodium and chloride content in sweat. Greater than 60 indicates C.F. | 5 | |
4503280254 | Cystic Fibrosis Death | Result of resistant pulmonary organisms, fibrosis, and lung tissue destruction | 6 | |
4503280255 | HIV Mother-Infant Transfer | Across the placenta. At the time of birth. Through breast milk | 7 | |
4503280256 | Infant HIV Testing | Can take up to 18 month for diagnosis. Tests scheduled at birth, 3 months, 6 months, 12, 15, and 18 months | 8 | |
4503280257 | Eliza Test | Test done after maternal antibodies have disappeared | 9 | |
4503280258 | HIV Infant Immunizations | On schedule, except no live vaccines given | 10 | |
4503280259 | Leukemia | Bone marrow infiltration by immature WBC's crowds out stem cells that are normally produced RBC's and platelets | 11 | |
4503280260 | Leukemia Testing | Bone marrow aspiration is definitive test, usually obtained from iliac crest | 12 | |
4503280261 | Leukemia Combination Chemo | Induction - induces remission. Intensification - Maintains remission. Maintenance and CNS Prophylaxis - eliminate leukemic cells in CNS | 13 | |
4503280262 | Otitis Media | Inflammation of the middle ear. Caused by blocked Eustachian tubes which are shorter and straighter in children | 14 | |
4503280263 | Myringotomy and Tympanostomy | Tubes which continually drain and ventilate the middle ear | 15 | |
4503280264 | Tonsillitis | Inflammation of the tonsils from bacterial or viral infection. Strep is often the bacterial cause | 16 | |
4503280265 | Viral Tonsillitis Pain Relief | Saltwater gargles, throat lozenges, anesthetic sprays and Tylenol | 17 | |
4503280266 | Bacterial Tonsillitis Treatment | Antibiotics for 10 to 14 days | 18 | |
4503280267 | Tonsillectomy Post-Op | Analgesics and ice collar, hemorrhage observation, dehydration prevention, expect sore throat, return to school in 10 days | 19 | |
4503280268 | Types of Neural Tube Defects | Spina bifida occulta, meningocele, myelomeningocele | 20 | |
4503280269 | Neural Tube Defect Causes | Folic acid deficiency during the first trimester of pregnancy | 21 | |
4503280270 | NTD Sac Contents and Repair | Sac contains meninges, CSF, and portion of the spinal cord. Repaired within 48 hours of life | 22 | |
4503280271 | NTD Infant Positions | Preoperatively - side or abdomen with saline soaked dressing. Postoperatively - prone until site is healed. Keep free of pressure and clean | 23 | |
4503280272 | Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel | Clean intermittent straight catheterization is important. Bowel management program including increased fluids, high-fiber, pattern for bowel evacuation with suppositories | 24 | |
4503280273 | Cleft Lip & Palate Causes | Heredity, environmental, and teratogenic factors | 25 | |
4503280274 | Early Correction of Cleft | Effective clearing of the airway, feeding, normal speech patterns, and avoid orthodontic problems | 26 | |
4503280275 | Cleft Pre-Op | Resp status during feeds, feed in upright position, feed slowly and burp frequently, and display acceptance of child and observe parental reaction | 27 | |
4503280276 | Cleft Post-Op | Resp distress, use of special feeding devices, position on unaffected side, prevent sucking and crying for 7 days, analgesics, elbow restraints, speech therapy, good dental hygiene | 28 | |
4503280277 | Pyloric Stenosis | Obstruction of lower end of stomach caused by a hypertrophy of the circular muscles of the pylorus | 29 | |
4503280278 | Pyloric Stenosis Dehydration Assessment | Sunken fontanel, inelastic skin, decreased urination, and dry mucous membranes | 30 | |
4503280279 | Pyloric Stenosis Symptoms | Projectile vomiting, irritability, hunger, palpable abdominal mass in RUQ, and delayed gastric emptying | 31 | |
4503280280 | Pyloromyotomy Post-Op | Clear liquids given 4-6 hours after surgery, infant placed on right side, I V hydration, observe for redness, swelling and drainage, report vomiting, abdominal tenderness, or fever | 32 | |
4503280281 | Infant Senses | Vision - 8 to 12 inches in front. Hearing - Well developed and recognizes mom. Smell & Taste - prefer sweet and recognizes mom. Touch - is important to facilitate trust and comfort | 33 | |
4503280282 | Reyes Syndrome | Life threatening swelling of brain and liver, most often affecting children and teens. Linked to aspirin use | 34 | |
4503280283 | Ritalin | Medications used for ADHD. CNS Stimulant | 35 | |
4503280284 | Phenergan | Promethazine, anti-nausea, anti-emetic, antihistamine | 36 | |
4503280285 | Tetracycline | Antibiotic. Do not give with milk products, do not give to pregnant women or children before age 8 or damage to tooth enamel occurs | 37 | |
4503280286 | Ipecac Syrup | Induces vomiting. Certain poisons cannot be vomited without first being diluted. Call poison control | 38 | |
4503280287 | Solu-Medrol | Corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation | 39 | |
4503280288 | Imferon | Injection of iron, given z-track method | 40 | |
4503280289 | Dilantin | Anticonvulsant. Stop use with rash. Teach importance of oral hygiene b/c of gingival hyperplasia | 41 | |
4503280290 | Luminal | Anticonvulsant, Barbiturate | 42 | |
4503280291 | Slo-Phyllin | Bronchodilator used with asthma | 43 | |
4503280292 | Proventil | Bronchodilator albuterol for asthma, short acting | 44 | |
4503280293 | ASA | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory for pain and fever relief | 45 | |
4503280294 | Lanoxin | Digoxin, antiarrhythmic, heart failure, atrial fibrillation | 46 | |
4503280295 | Pancreatic Enzymes | Given with meals to aid in digestion of starches, fats and proteins | 47 | |
4503280296 | Epinephrine | Hormone produced by body, aka adrenaline. Dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions. | 48 |
LPN Pediatrics Flashcards
Primary tabs
Need Help?
We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.
For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.
If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.
Need Notes?
While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!