LPN Pediatrics Flashcards

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