NURS 4431 Pediatrics UTA Exam 2 questions
with accurate answers
1 inch = how many cm? Ans✓✓✓2.54 cm
1 kg = ? lbs Ans✓✓✓2.2 kg
acute phase of kawasaki disease Ans✓✓✓high fever, red tongue, red
conjuctiva/eyes, red swollen hands/feet
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN)
Ans✓✓✓immune system causes inflammation, resulting in altered
glomerular structure and function in kidneys often 7-14 days after
infection; URI, skin, most commonly associated with group A beta-
hemolytic strep infection
acute rheumatic fever Ans✓✓✓occurs 2-4 weeks after strep infection,
lasts 6-12 weeks, may recur with subsequent strep infections
assessment findings of DMD Ans✓✓✓boys: late walkers
toddlers: enlarged calves
preschool: fall often/very clumsy, difficulty climbing stairs/running,
cannot get up off floor in usual manner
school age: walk on toes or balls of feet, rolling/waddling gait, disturbed
balance -> belly may protrude when shoulders pulled back to maintain
balance, difficulty raising arms, loss of ambulation by 7-12 years
,teens: activity of arms, legs, or trunk require assistance, typically normal
intelligence but may have learning diability
assessment findings of male GU disorders Ans✓✓✓unusual urine
stream, inspect penis to locate opening, note presence of fibrous band
causing penile curve, note location of testicles, presence of fluid in
scrotum
assessment of celiac disease Ans✓✓✓steatorrhea (fatty stool) is
hallmark! family history, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal
distention/bloating, poor muscle tone, irritability, dental disorders,
anemia, nutritional deficiencies
assessment of HUS Ans✓✓✓history of diarrhea including any blood,
pallor, toxic appearance, edema, oliguria, anuria, increased BP,
abdominal tenderness, irritability, altered LOC, seizures, posturing,
coma
risks: water park, petting zoo, ground beef
assessment of OI Ans✓✓✓assess for fractures or screaming during
routine care, sclera with blue-purple-gray tint, bruising, joint
hypermobility
asthma Ans✓✓✓characterized by: airway hyper-responsiveness, airway
edema, mucus production. hacking cough worse at night. is non
productive at first but becomes productive with frothy sputum. breathing
pattern - SOB, chest tightness, dyspnea with exercise, WHEEZING
, Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Ans✓✓✓associated with asthma and
allergic rhinitis. characterized by extreme itching & inflamed, reddened,
swollen skin. locations: face, scalp, wrists, extensor surfaces of arms and
legs.
Baclofen pump Ans✓✓✓acts in spinal cord to improve hyperactive
reflexes & excessive muscle tone, intrathecal baclofen therapy delivers
baclofen into spinal cord.
incision care: redness, swelling, drainage
baclofen pump teaching Ans✓✓✓notify provider if temp greater than
101.5 or persistent incision pain. no tub bath for 2 weeks, no stomach
sleeping for 4 weeks, avoid twisting at waist, reaching high overhead,
stretchingm bending forward/backward for 4 weeks. normal activity may
be resumed after healing. wear loose fitting clothing to prevent
incisional irritation. carry identification card/emergency information at
all times
care of pavlik harness Ans✓✓✓worn continuously, adjusted only by
provider, back sleeping, check skin folds (knees/diaper area), keep areas
of redness/breakdown clean/dry. if has to be cleaned, WASH AND
HAND DRY TO PREVENT SHRINKAGE. call provider if feet
swollen/blue, harness appears too small, rash or raw skin, unable to
actively kick legs
with accurate answers
1 inch = how many cm? Ans✓✓✓2.54 cm
1 kg = ? lbs Ans✓✓✓2.2 kg
acute phase of kawasaki disease Ans✓✓✓high fever, red tongue, red
conjuctiva/eyes, red swollen hands/feet
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN)
Ans✓✓✓immune system causes inflammation, resulting in altered
glomerular structure and function in kidneys often 7-14 days after
infection; URI, skin, most commonly associated with group A beta-
hemolytic strep infection
acute rheumatic fever Ans✓✓✓occurs 2-4 weeks after strep infection,
lasts 6-12 weeks, may recur with subsequent strep infections
assessment findings of DMD Ans✓✓✓boys: late walkers
toddlers: enlarged calves
preschool: fall often/very clumsy, difficulty climbing stairs/running,
cannot get up off floor in usual manner
school age: walk on toes or balls of feet, rolling/waddling gait, disturbed
balance -> belly may protrude when shoulders pulled back to maintain
balance, difficulty raising arms, loss of ambulation by 7-12 years
,teens: activity of arms, legs, or trunk require assistance, typically normal
intelligence but may have learning diability
assessment findings of male GU disorders Ans✓✓✓unusual urine
stream, inspect penis to locate opening, note presence of fibrous band
causing penile curve, note location of testicles, presence of fluid in
scrotum
assessment of celiac disease Ans✓✓✓steatorrhea (fatty stool) is
hallmark! family history, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal
distention/bloating, poor muscle tone, irritability, dental disorders,
anemia, nutritional deficiencies
assessment of HUS Ans✓✓✓history of diarrhea including any blood,
pallor, toxic appearance, edema, oliguria, anuria, increased BP,
abdominal tenderness, irritability, altered LOC, seizures, posturing,
coma
risks: water park, petting zoo, ground beef
assessment of OI Ans✓✓✓assess for fractures or screaming during
routine care, sclera with blue-purple-gray tint, bruising, joint
hypermobility
asthma Ans✓✓✓characterized by: airway hyper-responsiveness, airway
edema, mucus production. hacking cough worse at night. is non
productive at first but becomes productive with frothy sputum. breathing
pattern - SOB, chest tightness, dyspnea with exercise, WHEEZING
, Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Ans✓✓✓associated with asthma and
allergic rhinitis. characterized by extreme itching & inflamed, reddened,
swollen skin. locations: face, scalp, wrists, extensor surfaces of arms and
legs.
Baclofen pump Ans✓✓✓acts in spinal cord to improve hyperactive
reflexes & excessive muscle tone, intrathecal baclofen therapy delivers
baclofen into spinal cord.
incision care: redness, swelling, drainage
baclofen pump teaching Ans✓✓✓notify provider if temp greater than
101.5 or persistent incision pain. no tub bath for 2 weeks, no stomach
sleeping for 4 weeks, avoid twisting at waist, reaching high overhead,
stretchingm bending forward/backward for 4 weeks. normal activity may
be resumed after healing. wear loose fitting clothing to prevent
incisional irritation. carry identification card/emergency information at
all times
care of pavlik harness Ans✓✓✓worn continuously, adjusted only by
provider, back sleeping, check skin folds (knees/diaper area), keep areas
of redness/breakdown clean/dry. if has to be cleaned, WASH AND
HAND DRY TO PREVENT SHRINKAGE. call provider if feet
swollen/blue, harness appears too small, rash or raw skin, unable to
actively kick legs
