NR 602 Midterm questions with correct answers
How is Kawasaki disease diagnosed? Correct 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.
How to treat Kawasaki disease: Correct Answer-IVIG and aspirin
What is retinoblastoma? Correct Answer-malignant tumor of the retina
signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma Correct Answer-whitish glow in
pupil - cat's eye reflex (leukocoria). Eyes looking in different directions,
poor vision, eye swelling, eye redness
,When should children be screened for retinoblastoma Correct 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.
Risk factors for retinoblastoma Correct Answer-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
s/sx of hypothyroidism in pediatric clients Correct 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
Is imaging warranted in a pediatric client with Asthma Correct Answer-
imaging should be minimized r/t the exposure to radiation in children.
What is intermittent asthma? Correct 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
What is mild persistent asthma? Correct Answer-• *Symptoms*: >2
days/week but not daily
• Nighttime awakenings: 3-4x/month
• *SABA use*: > 2 days/week but not daily
• *Interference with normal activity*: Minor
• *Lung Function*:
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