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NUR 131 EXAM 3

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what is most common complication of DM   cardiovascular disease. will die from complications not DM  
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what do our cells need   O2, H2O and glucose. Insulin is the key to let the glucose in the cell.  
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Too much glucose in blood makes blood   thicker and cant get to smallest vessels in body  
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risk factors for DM   immediate family member, physically inactive, ethnicity, gestational diabetic, HTN, hyperlipidemic, previous A1C > 5.7%  
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Dx of DM   A1C, fasting, 2h, random BG  
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how do you prepare pts for BG testing.   Make sure they follow directions...NPO for 12h...  
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BG lab values for toddlers/preschoolers   before meals=100-180, bedtime=110-200, A1C=<8.75, >7.5  
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BG lab values for school age   before meals=90-180, bedtime=100-180, A1C=<8%  
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BG lab values for adolescents   before meals=90-130, bedtime=90-150, A1C=<7.5%  
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how is insulin administered   SubQ  
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what insulin can be given IV   regular  
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which insulin do you draw up first   clear  
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how does the age of the child effect you approach   younger more compliant and ready to learn. Adolescents are more noncompliant  
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ss hyperglycemia    
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what should you do for hyperglycemia    
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ss hypoglycemia    
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what should you do for hypoglycemia    
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known as diabetic acidosis or diabetic coma   diabetic ketoacidosis  
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which type of diabetes is more likely to have diabetic ketoacidosis   type I  
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clinical manifestations of diabetic ketoacidosis    
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tx for diabetic ketoacidosis    
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what criteria do you use to measure whether your pt is moving towards wellness or illness   BG should be with in normal range  
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When excesses and losses are only water so the concentration of the fluid changes   What is an osmolar fluid disturbance?  
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A serious result of large amounts of gastric drainage   What is metabolic alkalosis?  
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Cardiac dysrhythmias showing an electrolyte imbalance   What is a sign of an increased potassium level?  
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Water and electrolytes are lost in equal proportions concentration remains the same   What is an isotonic fluid imbalance?  
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What are signs of hypocalcemia?   Tetany and twitching showing an electrolyte imbalance  
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An important intervention incase a naso-gastric tube becomes dislodged   What is check placement  
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The correct patient position when receiving tube feedings   What is elevated head to at least 30 degrees?  
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A sign of a hiatel hernia   What is heartburn 30-60 minutes after eating?  
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The first priority when caring for a client who has had a throidectomy   What is a patent airway  
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A sign of hypothyroidism   What is a mask like face?  
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Caused by the insertion of gas into the abdomen during laparoscopy   What is shoulder pain that will diminish with early ambulation following surgery?  
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The main cause of peptic ulcer disease   What is Helicobacter pylori bacteria?  
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A diet that will decrease the risk of dumping syndrome   What is small dry feedings, low in carbohydrate, with restricted refined sugars, containing moderate amounts of protein and fat?  
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A serious complication of the roux-en-Y procedure   What is an anastomosis leak?  
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Blood tests that are sign of hypothyroidism   What is an increased TSH and decreased T4?  
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A disease that is caused by an inability to digest gluten   What is Celiac disease  
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Disease in which the most common sign is projectile vomiting   What is Pyloric stenosis?  
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A congenital abnormality that causes aspiration, respiratory distress, and dehydration   What is esophageal atresia?  
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What is measurement of urine output in a baby by weighing the diaper?   1 g of wet diaper equals 1 ml urine  
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The most important cause of serious diarrhea in children   What is the rotavirus  
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A sign of impaired fat absorption which is a sign of celiac disease   What is steatorrhia  
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Children have a greater extracellular requirement   What is the reason that fluid and electrolyte maintenance is so critical children?  
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A sign of severe dehydration in an infant   What is a weak thready pulse?  
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The main goal for a child with GERD   What is gain weight  
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Main assessment of an infant with pyloric stenosis   What is weigh the infant?  
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An important assessment following endoscopy   What is assess for a gag reflex?  
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consists of all the fluids inside cells about 42% of body weight.   Intracellular fluid  
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Extracellular fluids   divided into 3 smaller compartments, interstitial (lymph), intravascular (blood plasma), and transcellular (fluids separated from other fluids by a cellular barrier e.g. gastrointestinal). Consists of about 17% of body weight.  
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element or compound that when dissolved in water or another solvent separates ions into that are electrically charged   electrolyte  
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Positively charged ions is called   cations  
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negatively charged ions is called   anions  
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Positively charged ions   sodium, potassium, calcium  
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negatively charged ions   chloride, bicarbonate, sulfate  
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movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of less concentration to an area of higher concentration.   Osmosis  
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movement of a solute across a semipermeable membrane from area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.   Diffusion  
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is the process by which water and diffusible substances move together across a cell membrane in response to fluid pressure.   Filtration  
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requires metabolic activity and expenditure of energy to move substances across cell membranes   Active transport  
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rarely occur alone and disrupt normal body processes or homeostasis.   fluid imbalance  
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drug overdose, pulmonary edema, airway ob, nuromuscular disease   hypoventilation/respiratory acidosis  
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asa od, sepsis, shock, diarrhea, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis   metabolic acidosis  
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acidosis   pH < 7.4  
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anxiety, pregnancy, high altitude, fever, hypoxia, pulmonary emboli   hyperventilation/respiratory alkalosis  
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loss of gastic juices, overuse of antacids, pot waste duiretics   metabolic alkalosis  
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alklosis   pH > 7.4  
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When water and electrolytes are lost in equal proportions, but the osmolality (concentration) remains the same.   Isotonic  
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can get isotonic from...   Deficit-diarrhea, vomiting, drainage Excess-heart failure, renal failure  
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When excesses and losses are only water so the concentration (osmolality) of the fluid changes.   Osmolar  
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can get osmolar from...   Deficit-dehydration , administration of hypertonic parental fluids or tube feeding formulas Excess-Excess water intake  
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provide more water than electrolytes diluting the ECF, osmosis then produces movement from the ECF to the ICF. Isotonic solutions expand the ECF there is no loss   Hypotonic solutions  
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expand the ECF there is no loss or gain to ICF.   Isotonic solutions  
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raise the osmolality of ECF and expands it. The higher osmotic pressure draws fluid out of the cells into the ECF.   Hypertonic solutions  
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s/s Hyponatremia   confusion, behavior changes, convulsions and death.  
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s/s Hypernatremia   Polyuria, oliguria, weakness, restlessness, vomiting, nausea. convulsions and death.  
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s/s Hypokalemia   alkalosis, shallow resp, irritablity, confusion, weakness, arythmias, lethargy, thready pulse, dec intestinal mobility  
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s/s Hyperkalemia   Extreme muscle weakness and paralysis,tachycardia then bradycardia, diarrhea, cramps, dec BP,drowsiness  
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s/s Hypocalcemia   Tetany, twitching  
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s/s Hypercalcemia   Asymptomatic with mild hypercalcemia, Later, nausea, vomiting, constipation, decreased peristalsis, weakness and fatigue.  
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s/s Hypomagnesemia   Neuromuscular and CNS hyperirritability.  
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Hypermagnesemia   Depression of neuromuscular and CNS functions.  
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Complications of Nasogastric Suctioning   Metabolic alkalosis,Electrolyte imbalance  
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gastrointestinal dysfunction asess what for children   edema on the extremities, buttocks, and around the eyes, Anterior fontanel  
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Clinical assessment of gastrointstinal dysfunc   Intake and output IV fluids; tubes; urine color 24 hour diet recall Calorie consumption Daily weight  
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minimum out put of urine for an adult   30 cc.hr  
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minimum urine output for child   1 wet diaper = 1 ml of urine  
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Upper GI – Barium swallow   NPO status prior, Drink contrast medium, x –rays,Flush body with fluids, laxatives, stools will be white  
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Upper GI endoscopy   Signed consent, NPO for several hours prior, medication for gag reflex, tube with camera goes down esophagus, check return of reflex  
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; ERCP   NPO, signed consent, administer sedation, antibiotics may be given, Endoscope to common bile duct and pancreatic ducts, check for return reflex  
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Gallbladder series   Ultrasound, Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram, ERCP  
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Insufficient circulating thyroid hormone: The most common cause is atrophy of the thyroid.   Hypothyroidism  
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s/s Hypothyroidism   Cold intolerance, dry skin, mask like appearance, weight gain  
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Hyperactivity of the thyroid gland   Hyperthyroidism  
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s/s Hyperthyroidism   Goiter, exothalamus, nervousness, restlessness, weight loss  
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Nursing care of clients receiving tube feedings   Check placement Check residual Follow orders for rate, type of tube feeding Check insertion site for signs of infection Monitor intake and output  
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Composition of parenteral nutrition   Calories Protein Electrolytes Trace elements Vitamins  
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GERD-child   Short abdominal lower esophageal sphincter, in intrabdominal pressure from crying, coughing, and slumping.  
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GERD adult   Incompetent esophageal sphincter.cause in adults is a hiatal hernia  
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Antisecretory agents –decrease the secretion of HCL histamine 2 blockers   Zantac, Pepcid  
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Proton pump inhibitors, expensive   Prilosec, Protonix  
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Sulcrafate, Reglan    
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GERD surgery-Fundoplication   Fundus of stomach is wrapped around distal esophagus and sutured  
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GERD – Nursing care - child   Positioning on Rt side with HOB up. Minimize handling infant after feeding.cardiac/apnea monitoring, diet, medications, and infant CPR.  
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main goal for child with gerd   wt gain  
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gastric ulcer s/s   wt loss, burning on right, food aggravates, no pain at night  
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duodenal ulcer s/s   right pain at night, burning cramping med epi, pain 2-4 hours after meal, eating dec pain, wt gain  
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Main cause of Peptic Ulcer Disease   Helicobacter pylori bacteria  
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Perforation   Sudden sharp and severe pain in the mid epigastrum. Pain spreads to the entire abdomen. The abdomen becomes rigid, hard, and tender.  
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tx for perferation   partial removal of stomach  
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ingested food enters the jejenum too soon and without proper mixing and normal digestive processing   Dumping syndrome sweating, N, diarrhea, inc HR  
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no use of morphine w gallstones makes spasms worse    
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open cholecystectomy   issues with dec. peristalsis, pain, infection, lung infection, DVT, divert bile using a T- tube, Do not clamp t-tube, Vit. K shots  
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Obesity   BMI ≥40kg/m² or ≥35kg/m² with one or more serious complications.  
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Gastric bypass   The stomach size is decreased with a gastric pouch anastomosis emptying directly into the jejunum.  
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Surgical repair occurs at about 4 weeks for cleft lip and about 12 months for cleft palate.    
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Esophageal Atresia with a Tracheoesophageal Fistula   Esophagus terminates before it reaches the stomach and a fistula occurs that represents an unnatural connection with the trachea., aspiration, respiratory distress and dehydration  
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Pyloric Stenosis   Circular area of muscle around pylorus hypertrophies and obstructs gastric emptying. projectile vomiting. Dehydration  
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Celiac disease   inability to digest gluten. no wheat, rye, barley, and oats  
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Dehydration – children   higher the proportion of extracellular fluid to intracellular body fluid. EC depletes faster than IC. cant say when thirsty  
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s/s dehydration child   no tears, no elasticity, sunken fontenals, dec urine  
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sexual health for men   breast, contraception, sexual hx  
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sexual health for women   breast, contraceptives, obstetric, gynecologic, genitourinary, reproductive, menstrual hx  
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when assessing sexual hx   match gender to pt, strong relationship before talking, eye contact,  
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womens breast exams   at 20, same day each month not on menses  
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males testicular exam   at 15  
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pap smears   3 yrs after 1st sexual encounter, no later than age 21 every year, at 30 3 norm paps in a row get screened q 2-3 yrs.  
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abnormal pap   repeated paps q 4-6 months x2yrs.  
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cause erectile dysfunction   antihypertensives (thyazides= ) mood stabilizers  
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meds that affect the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease   HRT and contraceptives  
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mamograms   at 40 x yearly  
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PSA   at age 50 or 45 if father has prostate cancer  
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changes in aging women   URINARY FREQUENCY, CONSTIPATION, UTERINE PROLAPSE, DEC LUB IN VAG  
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changes in aging men   ED, hesitancy w urination  
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empty bladder for pelvic    
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cyst usually soft during reproductive years   ovarian cysts  
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polycystic ovarian syndrome   benign cysts form on ovary, dec egg release, in obese, irr menses. tx: oral contr, both ovaries/tubes removed after child bearing yrs.  
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ab pain prior to menses, nodular uterosacral ligaments, limited movement of uterus, benign, in child gearing yrs, painful intercourse, pain meds   endometriosis  
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slow growing solid tumors, irr menses, surg intervention, women might fear cancer and dont do surg   uterine leiomyoma  
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bladder in vag area   cystocele-urinate freqently, urgency, protrusion of the anterior vag wall  
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rectum into vag area   rectocele-constipation and protrusion of the posterior wall of vag  
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feeling of heaviness or pressure in the low abd or groin   uterine prolapse  
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supports uterus. cant be left in too long. external device   pessary  
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painful,round delineated moveable lumps, benign, in non contraceptive using women, s/s occur during mense   fibrocystic breast changes  
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benign lumbs in breast ages 15-25, painless, round, mobile   fibroadenoma  
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surgical change in the size or shape of the breast   mammoplasty-semi fowlers, gradual mvt of arm, jp drain, no IVs, BP use leg.  
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lymphedema   fluid shift, never goes away  
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imbalance of hormones   vaginitis  
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STD, bleeding, red inflamed   cervicitis  
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effects all repro organs, silent disease, septic shock, can spred to liver, hxectomy   pelvic inflammatory disease  
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dilation of vessels that drain testes of spermatic cord, vessels feel nobby not smooth, usually on L, pain   varicocele  
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painless sperm filled cyst, surgery,   spermatocele  
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twisting of veins, pain swelling, N/V, may resolve itself   testicular torsion  
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poor hygene, edema/inflam of foreskin   phimosis  
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lump in scotum, swelling, feeling of heaviness. mass nonotender   testicular cancer-common in R, light shows it, alteration in urine func, back pain, highly matasticizing  
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removal of testis, spermatic cord and regional lymph nodes   orchiectomy  
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acute or chronic condition affecting the prostate gland   prostatitis-fever, chills, backache, perineal pain  
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inflammatory process of the epididymis   epididymitis-ice elevation, H2O, maintain fever  
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infection of the bladder that minics UTI   (prostatistis)acute cystitis-tx antibiotics  
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cause by pathogen, trauma, secondary to clymedia, gonerrhea, swelling for months   epididymitis-tx antibiotics, lots of fluids  
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acute inflam of testes   orchitis-painful, tender, swollen, secondary to bacterial/viral inf, antibiotics, pain meds elevation, ice  
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leading causes of injury for 6-12 mtns   falls, ingestions, burns  
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leading causes of accidental deaths 6-12 mtns   suffocaiton, MVA, drowning  
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school age cause of injury   MVA as a passenger or a pedestrian  
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most common fatal drugs are   methyl salicylate, camphor, topical imidazolines (sympathomimetics contained in visine, clear eyes), benzocaine, diphenoxylate-atropine (lomotil)  
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call poision control before anything    
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antidote for acetaminophen   N-acetylcysteine-do not force V  
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too high lead blood level   10 mcg/dl  
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removing lead from the circulating blood, organs and tissues   chelation  
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substances used to remove lead from blood   calcium disodium edetate, and succimer  
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most sugnificant NS asess for ICP is   crainial measurement  
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S/S of ICP   high pitch cry, size of pupils, eyes follow together, irreg breathing, up/down temp, tremors, symetric facial feathures, excessive yawning, dialated fixed pupils (emergency)  
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painful, for meningitis, unexplained fever, change in LOC, odd affect   Lumbar puncture-ly flat p procedure, check for leakages, more fluids  
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insertion of needle into subarachnoid space fo lower spinal cord (lumbar puncture)   for inf, inc pressure, insert meds  
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Normal findings of CSF   clear, no blood, minimal protein, 60-70% blood glucose  
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NS care of lumbar puncture   fetal postion, monitor cardiorespiratory status, label speciman (1,2,3), carry immediately to lab, pt flat x 8-12hr to avoid severe HA, monitor VS, LOC site for drainage, hosp policy  
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glasgow coma scale   asess eyes, motor and verbal. High score=intact functions, low=coma  
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inc pressure causes siezures   tx identify cause, correct problem, control seizure activity  
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most common seizure meds   tegretol, neurontin, phenobarbital, dilantin, depakene  
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dilantin precauctions   soft toothbrush, floss p q meal, affects platelets  
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inf of meninges   meningitis  
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most common inf of meninges, considered medical emergency   bacterial caused by hemophilus influenzae type B (HIB vac, neisseria meningitides, strep pneumoniae, group bstrep and E. Coli (most common in newborns)  
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self limiting meningitis disease lasting 7-10 days   viral-infants greatest risk  
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S?S of Meningitis children less than 2 yo   nuchal ridgidity, poor feeding, V, irritability, lethargy, bulging gontanels, high pitched cry, fever or low temp, hyper extentin of neck and spine (opisthotonus)  
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s/s of meningitis children older   resp/GI probs, nuchal redgidity, petechial type rash, V  
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NS care for meningitis   assist w lumbar punc, VS/neuro check q 15 min, i/o, fluid limited to decrease cerebral edema, NPO if dec LOC, measure head circ, fontanels q 8hr, isolation  
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meds for meningitis   monitor closely, antibiotics, corticosteroids and mannitol/diuretic  
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bacterial tozins are relased as the antibiotic destroys the bacteria predisposing child to septicemia, purpura and seizures    
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inflamatory process of the CNS caused by a variety of organisms, most associated w viruses=herpes   encephalitis  
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clinical manifestations of encephalitis   malaise, fever, HA, neck stiffness, N/V, tremors  
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Dx of encephalitis   CT scan maybe normal, serologic testing  
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no isolation necessary for encephalitis    
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follows mild viral inf (influenza/varicella), linked to ASA use in children, fatty degeneration of the liver, kidneys, heart, skeletal muscle and pancreas, coma/death in 24-48hrs   reyes syndrome  
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definitive dx for reyes   liver biopsy  
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congenital neural tube defect in which there is incomplete closure of vertbrae and neural tube during fetal develpment   spina bifida  
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IPC   changes in brain, CSF dynamics, cerebral flow  
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if there is a change in one of those the others will change to maintain normal cerebral pressure and volume    
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NS care of IICP (increased inter cranial pressure)   freq ass, HOB 30*, no prone, neck/hip flex, emergency equip at bedside, I/O, block care no over stimulating, nutrition, skin care, family involvement  
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spina bifida any malformation   myelodysplasia  
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no visible problem   spina bifida occulta-occurs between L5-S1, no deficits, tuft of hair, dimple, hemangioma/limpoma in sacral region  
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visible defect   spina bifida cystic  
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saclike defect includes meninges and spinal fluid but no neural elements   meningocele  
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most severe saclike defect contains meninges, spinal fluid, nerve roots, spinal cord andneurologic deficit (nuelomeningocele)   mengomyelocele  
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risk factor for spina bifida   dec folic acid  
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dx of spina bifida   serum alpha fetaprotein level at 16-18wk gest, then ultra sound, amnio, CT scan, myleogram  
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Ns care of myelomeningocele   measure sac, head circ, palpate fontanel, avoid stress, on stomach, foot/leg alignment to reduce tension  
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preop care of myelomeningocele   cover sac, prone, avoid facal contam,warm, proper nutrition, hydration  
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post op care of myelomeningocele   measure head circ, resp function, correct postioning  
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accum of excess CSF on the brain   hydrocephalus-over production of CSF, obstruction of fliud passage, dec absption of  
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s/s of hydrocephalus   shiny head, bulging fontanels, prominent scalp veins, cownward cast of eyes, permanent braindamage if not treated  
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NS care of hydrocephalus   measure head circ, neuro ass, changes positions freq,  
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Dx of hydrocephalus   MRI, CT, LP, serial measurments of head circ  
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chronic progressive disorder of posture, and movement   cerebral palsy-static encephalopathy from brain defect at birth or shortly after  
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risk factors for CP   maternal DM, Rh/ABO incompatibiltiy, rubella in first trimester, genetic, asphyxia, precipitous delivery, prolonged labor  
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surgery for CP   relase of spastic muscles/tendons for positioning and posture, placement of long term tube feeding  
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deficits in general intellectural functioning, IQ of 70 or less   mental retardation  
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inattentive, difficulty with task completion and organization, day dream   ADD  
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inattentive, difficulty with task completion and organization, daydream with hyperactivity   ADHD=interrrupts, talk out of tern, impulsive, high energy, talk excessively  
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NS care for ADHD   inforce desirable behaviors, decrease stimuli, refocus, structure time and schoolwork, remark on good behavior, dec wt and encourage sports.  
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drugs for ADD   ritalin, concerta, welbutrin, adderal  
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complex neurodevelopmental disorder that effects cognitive, communication and social func.   autism  
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s/s autism   avoids eye contact, strange body sensations, disturbance in rate and appearance physical, social avoid contact  
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Why does the profession of nursing have a set of Standards of Practice?   nurse acted “as any reasonably prudent nurse would under the same or similar circumstances?  
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what are negligent acts   Medication and/or IV errors,Burns from equipment,Falls,Failure to use aseptic technique as required,Failure to give report/give an incomplete report Failure to adequately monitor the patient,Failing to notifyphysician of significant change in patient’s c  
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Physical abuse   Unexplained bruises/welts in various stages of healing Often in clustered pattern Unexplained or multiple fractures Wariness Apprehension Aggressiveness or withdrawal  
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Physical Neglect   Failure to thrive Constant hunger Poor hygiene Bald patches on scalp Permission to engage in unsafe activities Inconsistent school attendance Fatigue/listless at school Assume adult responsibilities  
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Sexual abuse   Difficulty walking or sitting Torn, stained, or bloody underwear Pain, swelling, itching of genitalia Pain on urination Poor sphincter tone Unwillingness to change clothes or go to gym Promiscuity Poor peer relations Running away  
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Emotional abuse   Speech disorders Lag in development Hyperactive, disruptive behavior Habit disorders (biting, sucking, rocking) Learning disorders Neurotic traits (unusual fearfulness) Suicide attempt  
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Shaken Baby Syndrome   FTT, seizures, resp irregularities, coma, vomiting, drowsiness or lethargy, death  
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy   Caretaker falsifies illness in child through simulation or production of illness and then takes child for medical care  
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A treatment for cancer that suppresses bone marrow production   chemotherapy  
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A side effect of chemo that is the reason mouth care is extremely important   inflammation of the mucus membranes that leads to mouth ulcers?  
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A side effect of chemo that can cause spontaneous bleeding   low platelet count?  
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An important goal when chemo decreases the child white cell count   prevention of infection?  
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Diet that helps children host their defense against infection   small frequent meals high in calories and protein?  
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A treatment for cancer that causes damage to the cells and stops them replicating   radiation therapy?  
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A common side effect of radiation therapy caused by the fact that radiation is site specific   skin damage  
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Skin should not be exposed to this while a child is receiving radiation therapy   sunlight  
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Often covered with a transparent dressing and should not be removed from the skin when a child is receiving radiotherapy   marks on the skin to identify the site for radiation therapy?  
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A risk in giving radiotherapy to children because normal cell development is not complete especially brain tissue   altered cognitive potential  
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The most common primary bone lesion in children   oesteosarcoma  
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This is an assessment that can cause rupturing of the protective capsule if a child has a Wilms tumor   palpate the abdomen?  
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The two most common signs of brain tumors   headache on awakening and vomiting not related to feeding?  
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A cancer that originates in the lymphoid system   Hodgkin's disease?  
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A result of taking a rectal temperature if a child has a low platelet count   rectal bleeding  
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The most common childhood cancer   leukemia  
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The cancer that is confirmed by bone marrow biopsy   leukemia  
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Results from the low numbers of WBC’s that occur in acute lymphoid leukemia   frequent infections?  
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A childhood cancer that causes symptoms often first reported by parents   retinoblastoma  
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The three stages in development of cancer   initiation, promotion, and progression?  
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An important adaptive mechanism of the body to acute stress   fight and flight response?  
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Two characteristics that possibly buffer the effects of stress   attitude and resilience?  
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Seyle’s three stages of the physical response to stress   alarm reaction, stages of resistence, and stage of exhaustion?  
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A response to increased sympathetic nervous system activity stimulated by the fight or flight mechanism   increased blood glucose, oxygen consumption, and cardiac output?  
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A body system that studies have shown is affected by chronic stress.   immune system?  
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A tumor which would stop children from playing contact sports   Wilms tumor  
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cancer is when cells start to proliferate when other cells arent dying    
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maturation in cells genetic structure so that it can develop a clone   initiation  
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reversible proliferation of the altered cells   promotion  
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increased growth rate of the tumor, increased invasiveness, increased metastasis   progression  
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development of cancer in a child   alterations in normal DNA, chromosomal abnormalities, failure of the immune system (cant distinguish between normal/abnormal cells), inactivation of tumor suppressor genes  
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cancers early warning signs   C change in bowel/bladder, A a lesion that doesnt heal, U unusual bleeding/DC, T thickening/lump in breast or elsewhere, I indigestion/difficulty swallowing, O obvious changes in wart or mole, N nagging cough/persistent hoarseness  
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side effects of radiation   fatigue, skin damage, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, low blood counts  
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tumors can develop immunity to chemotherapy agents.    
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chemo affect...   bone marrow production, the GI tract, integumentary system  
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side effects of chemo   bone marrow suppression, alopecia, maliase and fatigue, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, stomatitis  
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precautions for immunocompromised child   private room, restrict visitors w active inf, strict hand washing, germ free environment  
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abnormal proliferation of immature white blood cells which compete w normal cells for space and nutrients   Leukemia  
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lukeimia produces   low numbers of WBC (Leukopenia), RBC (anemia), platelets (thrombocytopenia)  
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most common type of leukemia found in children   acute lymphoid leukemia=all blood cells affected, most common in boys 2-6yo  
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symptoms of leukemia   A anemia, N neutropenia, T thrombocytopenia  
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systemic signs of leukemia   wt loss, fever, frequent inf  
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s/s leukemia   SOB, weakness, pain/tenderness bones/jts, swollen lymph nodes  
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psychological s/s of leukemia   loss of appetite  
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skin s/s of leukemia   night sweats, easy bleeding/bruising, purplish patches/spots  
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phase 1 of chemo for leukemia   induction-induces remission  
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phase 2 of chemo for leukemia   CNS prophylactic-prevents cells from invading the CNS  
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phase 3 of chemo for leukemia   consolidation-maintains remission  
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phase 4 of chemo for leukemia   maintenance-maintains remission phase  
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NS care of child w leukemia   inf control, hemorrhage=avoid hard play, hydration=antiemetic before chemo, anorexia, encourage to eat, NG feeding, TPN  
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most common malignant renal tumor of childhood   wilms tumor=L kidney  
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tx of wilms   chemo to reduce tumor then surgery, no radiation, no palpation of ab  
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the most common primary bone lesion in children   osteosarcoma  
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originates from the bone producing cells htat invade the medullary canal of the bone. Happens in rapid growing bones   osteosarcoma  
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second most common bone tumor in kids   ewings sarcoma  
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invades the bone and is most often found in the midshaft of long bones   ewings sarcoma  
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originates in the lymphoid system in nodes. prevalent in adolescence/young adult.   hodgkins  
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staging of hodkins   based on the number of sites of lymph node involvement  
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s/s hodgkins   enlarged cervical/supraclavicular lymph nodes, fever, wt loss, night sweats, caugh, abd distension, anorexia, pruritus, N  
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arises from the retina, is the most common congenital malignant intraocular tumor in kids   retinoblastoma  
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caused by an existing stress-causing factor or stressor   stress  
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stress that continues when stressor is gone   anxiety  
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stages of seyles   alarm, resistance, exhaustion  
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separation anxiety initially act aggressively then become passive   infants  
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dependency is stressful, react by regression in all stages of development   toddler  
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suffer loss of control and feel shame, guilt and fear   preschooler  
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striving for independence and are particularly vulnerable to events that lessen their feeling of control. respond with hostility, depression and frustration   school age children  
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react to dependency with rejection, cooperativeness and withdrawal   adolescents  
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