Pediatric

Topic: Cerebral

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1. Describe the clinical manifestations a nurse might observe in an infant compensating for increased intracranial pressure

2. Describe the six levels of consciousness in the pediatric patient

3. Describe a coup and contra coup head injury

4.  Differentiate between a generalized seizure and a partial (focal) seizure. List the priority interventions for a pediatric patient having a seizure

5. What is hydrocephalus and how is it managed?

Topic: Integument

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List 3 types of dermatitis and describe them.

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List 5 examples of tinea infections (fungal infections of the skin) and describe them

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Describe characteristics (appearance, sensations patient may feel) of a superficial burn, partial thickness burn, and full thickness burn. Do not discuss first degree, second degree, or third degree burns (they are not medical terms)

Describe 4 signs of an inhalation injury in a burn victim

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Why would a moist environment be more desirable in wound healing?

Topic: Endocrine

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1. What is hypopituitarism and how is it managed?

2. Compare and contrast the pathophysiology of Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) and Diabetes Insipidus (DI)

3. Discuss the pathophysiology of Graves disease and include signs and symptoms associated with this disorder.

4. Discuss the pathophysiology of congenital hypothyroidism and the therapeutic management

5. Discuss the therapeutic management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).