Lecture Notes Review - Pediatric and General Nursing

A collection of flashcards created to help review key terms and concepts related to pediatric nursing and general nursing care.

Appendectomy

A surgical procedure to remove the appendix, often indicated for appendicitis.

Signs of Peritonitis

Increased heart rate, increased respiration, increased temperature, intense abdominal pain and distention.

McBurney's Point

The location of the most pain in appendicitis, found one-third distance between the belly button and the anterior superior iliac spine.

Sickle Cell Crisis

A painful episode caused by vaso-occlusive events leading to reduced blood flow.

IVIG

Intravenous immunoglobulin, used in treatments such as for Kawasaki disease.

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones.

Gallop Heart Rhythm

An abnormal heart rhythm characterized by a rhythm similar to that of a galloping horse.

Hematological Status

Refers to the health of blood components, often monitored in various medical conditions.

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the sudden and unexplained death of an infant.

Nephrology

A branch of medicine concerned with the kidneys and their diseases.

Tachycardia

Abnormally rapid heart rate.

Hypovolemia

A decrease in the volume of blood plasma.

Exacerbation

A worsening of symptoms or an increase in the severity of a disease.

Rebound Tenderness

Pain that is felt upon the release of pressure on the abdomen, indicative of peritoneal irritation.

Hyperkalemia

An elevated level of potassium in the blood, often seen in acute kidney injury.

NPO

Nil per os, a medical instruction meaning 'nothing by mouth'.

Patient Education

Information provided to patients regarding their health condition and treatments.

Immune response

The body's defensive reaction to foreign substances.

Pain Management

Techniques and strategies used to reduce or alleviate patient pain.

Emphysema

A chronic lung condition often caused by smoking, characterized by destroyed alveoli.

Crohn's Disease

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract.

Joint pain

Discomfort, pain, or inflammation in one or more joints.

Fluid Resuscitation

An essential medical intervention for restoring body fluid levels.

Dialysis Disequilibrium Syndrome (DDS)

A complication of dialysis characterized by headache, restlessness, and nausea due to rapid changes in blood chemistry.

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs used to treat a range of conditions, including seizures.