Pediatrics Exam 3 Master Bank Flashcards

Comprehensive practice flashcards based on the Pediatrics Exam 3 Master Bank notes, covering GI, Renal, and Neurological pediatric disorders.

What is the characteristic style of vomiting in a child with Pyloric Stenosis?

Projectile non-bilious vomiting

What physical assessment finding is traditionally palpable in a child with Pyloric Stenosis?

Olive-shaped mass

What is the behavior of an infant after vomiting when they have Pyloric Stenosis?

Hungry after vomiting

When should a provider be notified post-operatively for Pyloric Stenosis?

Report vomiting that occurs $>48$ hours post-op

What type of stool is a classic finding for a child with Intussusception?

Currant jelly stool

What physical assessment finding is consistent with Intussusception?

Sausage-shaped mass

What nursing action is required if a child with Intussusception passes a normal stool before surgery?

Notify the provider

What is the hallmark sign of Hirschsprung Disease in a newborn?

Failure to pass meconium

What is the characteristic appearance of stool in Hirschsprung Disease?

Ribbon stool

What diagnostic test is used to confirm Hirschsprung Disease?

Rectal biopsy

What emergency complication is associated with Hirschsprung Disease?

Enterocolitis

How does pain typically progress in a child with Appendicitis?

Periumbilical pain that moves to the RLQ

What does sudden pain relief in a child with Appendicitis suggest?

Rupture

What positioning is recommended for an infant with GERD after feedings?

Upright position

Which foods must be avoided by a child with Celiac Disease?

Wheat, barley, and rye

Which grains are considered safe for a child with Celiac Disease?

Corn and rice

What stool characteristic is common in Celiac Disease?

Steatorrhea

What are the common urine findings in Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN)?

Tea-colored urine and gross hematuria

What infection commonly precedes Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN)?

Recent strep infection

What characterizes the triad of findings in Nephrotic Syndrome?

Massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperlipidemia

What is the first-line medication used for Nephrotic Syndrome?

Prednisone

What triad of conditions is associated with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?

AKI, anemia, and thrombocytopenia

What electrolyte imbalance is most dangerous in Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?

Hyperkalemia

What diagnostic study is used for Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)?

VCUG

What is the first sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Change in LOC (Level of Consciousness)

What assessment signs are specifically associated with Meningitis?

Kernig sign and Brudzinski sign

How should a nurse care for the defect in a child with Spina Bifida?

Apply a moist sterile dressing and do not place a diaper over the defect

What positioning is used for an infant with Spina Bifida?

Prone position

What type of precautions must be followed for a child with Spina Bifida?

Latex precautions

What is the characteristic style of vomiting in a child with Pyloric Stenosis?

Projectile non-bilious vomiting

What physical assessment finding is traditionally palpable in a child with Pyloric Stenosis?

Olive-shaped mass

What is the behavior of an infant after vomiting when they have Pyloric Stenosis?

Hungry after vomiting

When should a provider be notified post-operatively for Pyloric Stenosis?

Report vomiting that occurs >48 hours post-op

What type of stool is a classic finding for a child with Intussusception?

Currant jelly stool

What physical assessment finding is consistent with Intussusception?

Sausage-shaped mass

What nursing action is required if a child with Intussusception passes a normal stool before surgery?

Notify the provider

What is the hallmark sign of Hirschsprung Disease in a newborn?

Failure to pass meconium

What is the characteristic appearance of stool in Hirschsprung Disease?

Ribbon stool

What diagnostic test is used to confirm Hirschsprung Disease?

Rectal biopsy

What emergency complication is associated with Hirschsprung Disease?

Enterocolitis

How does pain typically progress in a child with Appendicitis?

Periumbilical pain that moves to the RLQ

What does sudden pain relief in a child with Appendicitis suggest?

Rupture

What positioning is recommended for an infant with GERD after feedings?

Upright position

Which foods must be avoided by a child with Celiac Disease?

Wheat, barley, and rye

Which grains are considered safe for a child with Celiac Disease?

Corn and rice

What stool characteristic is common in Celiac Disease?

Steatorrhea

What are the common urine findings in Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN)?

Tea-colored urine and gross hematuria

What infection commonly precedes Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN)?

Recent strep infection

What characterizes the triad of findings in Nephrotic Syndrome?

Massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperlipidemia

What is the first-line medication used for Nephrotic Syndrome?

Prednisone

What triad of conditions is associated with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?

AKI, anemia, and thrombocytopenia

What electrolyte imbalance is most dangerous in Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)?

Hyperkalemia

What diagnostic study is used for Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)?

VCUG

What is the first sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Change in LOC (Level of Consciousness)

What assessment signs are specifically associated with Meningitis?

Kernig sign and Brudzinski sign

How should a nurse care for the defect in a child with Spina Bifida?

Apply a moist sterile dressing and do not place a diaper over the defect

What positioning is used for an infant with Spina Bifida?

Prone position

What type of precautions must be followed for a child with Spina Bifida?

Latex precautions