____________________ Quiz__________________?
How is Kawasaki disease diagnosed? -
Answer✓✓
No specific lab test. (no blood test)
Liver tests may be abnormal
Diagnosis is made by meeting these criteria:
Fever for at least 5 days
4 of these 5 conditions must be met
- Mucous membrane changes such as red tongue and dry fissured lips
- Swelling of hands and feet.
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
- Diffuse red rash covering most of
the body.
- Redness of eyes.
o Illness cannot be explained by any known disease process.
____________________ Quiz__________________?
How to treat Kawasaki disease: -
Answer✓✓
1
,IVIG and aspirin
____________________ Quiz__________________?
What is retinoblastoma? -
Answer✓✓
malignant tumor of the retina
____________________ Quiz__________________?
signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma -
Answer✓✓
whitish glow in pupil - cat's eye reflex (leukocoria). Eyes looking in different directions, poor
vision, eye swelling, eye redness
____________________ Quiz__________________?
When should children be screened for retinoblastoma -
Answer✓✓
from birth up to the age of 7 years. After age 7 years, no further screening of asymptomatic
children is recommended, unless they are known to carry an RB1 mutation. Most children
diagnosed are younger than 3 years old.
____________________ Quiz__________________?
Risk factors for retinoblastoma -
Answer✓✓
2
,Diets low in fruits and vegetables among mothers during pregnancy
Exposure to chemicals in gasoline or diesel exhaust during pregnancy
Exposure of fathers to radiation
Older age among fathers
____________________ Quiz__________________?
s/sx of hypothyroidism in pediatric clients -
Answer✓✓
Slowed growth rate
Puffy face
Swollen hands and feet
Poor muscle tone
Sluggishness, sleepiness
Constipation
Fatigue
Dry, itchy scalp
Dry, coarse skin
Heavy menstruation in girls
Mood swings
Weight gain
Hoarse cry or voice
Dry, coarse skin
Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)
3
, ____________________ Quiz__________________?
Is imaging warranted in a pediatric client with Asthma -
Answer✓✓
imaging should be minimized r/t the exposure to radiation in children.
____________________ Quiz__________________?
What is intermittent asthma? -
Answer✓✓
Rule of 2's:
Symptoms: <2 days/week
Nighttime: <2 times/ mo
Rescue inhaler use: <2 days per week
Limitation with activity: none
Lung function: FEV1>80% , normal between exacerbations.
Intermittent asthma means that you only have symptoms sometimes. People with intermittent
asthma usually have symptoms 2 days a week or less often
____________________ Quiz__________________?
What is mild persistent asthma? -
Answer✓✓
• *Symptoms*: >2 days/week but not daily
4
How is Kawasaki disease diagnosed? -
Answer✓✓
No specific lab test. (no blood test)
Liver tests may be abnormal
Diagnosis is made by meeting these criteria:
Fever for at least 5 days
4 of these 5 conditions must be met
- Mucous membrane changes such as red tongue and dry fissured lips
- Swelling of hands and feet.
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
- Diffuse red rash covering most of
the body.
- Redness of eyes.
o Illness cannot be explained by any known disease process.
____________________ Quiz__________________?
How to treat Kawasaki disease: -
Answer✓✓
1
,IVIG and aspirin
____________________ Quiz__________________?
What is retinoblastoma? -
Answer✓✓
malignant tumor of the retina
____________________ Quiz__________________?
signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma -
Answer✓✓
whitish glow in pupil - cat's eye reflex (leukocoria). Eyes looking in different directions, poor
vision, eye swelling, eye redness
____________________ Quiz__________________?
When should children be screened for retinoblastoma -
Answer✓✓
from birth up to the age of 7 years. After age 7 years, no further screening of asymptomatic
children is recommended, unless they are known to carry an RB1 mutation. Most children
diagnosed are younger than 3 years old.
____________________ Quiz__________________?
Risk factors for retinoblastoma -
Answer✓✓
2
,Diets low in fruits and vegetables among mothers during pregnancy
Exposure to chemicals in gasoline or diesel exhaust during pregnancy
Exposure of fathers to radiation
Older age among fathers
____________________ Quiz__________________?
s/sx of hypothyroidism in pediatric clients -
Answer✓✓
Slowed growth rate
Puffy face
Swollen hands and feet
Poor muscle tone
Sluggishness, sleepiness
Constipation
Fatigue
Dry, itchy scalp
Dry, coarse skin
Heavy menstruation in girls
Mood swings
Weight gain
Hoarse cry or voice
Dry, coarse skin
Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)
3
, ____________________ Quiz__________________?
Is imaging warranted in a pediatric client with Asthma -
Answer✓✓
imaging should be minimized r/t the exposure to radiation in children.
____________________ Quiz__________________?
What is intermittent asthma? -
Answer✓✓
Rule of 2's:
Symptoms: <2 days/week
Nighttime: <2 times/ mo
Rescue inhaler use: <2 days per week
Limitation with activity: none
Lung function: FEV1>80% , normal between exacerbations.
Intermittent asthma means that you only have symptoms sometimes. People with intermittent
asthma usually have symptoms 2 days a week or less often
____________________ Quiz__________________?
What is mild persistent asthma? -
Answer✓✓
• *Symptoms*: >2 days/week but not daily
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