A sunken fontanel - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SATA: Which signs best indicate increased ICP in a infant? A. sunken anterior fontanel B. complaints of blurred vision C. high pitched cry D. increased appetite E. sleeping more than usual - Correct Answer C, E

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

Diarrhea - usually secondary to an infectious agent (viral, bacterial, parasitic) dehydration - signs/symptoms of ______: -sunken fontanels (anterior fontanel - class @12-18 mo) -cry and fail to produce tears -cap refill time -dry, sticky mouth -crusted lips -urine output (no wet diaper 6-8, 12 hours kids) -cooler skin -dizziness/fatigue fontanels, tears, mouth - DEHYDRATION: -sunken _____ (anterior fontanel - class @12-18 mo) -cry and fail to produce ____ -cap refill time -dry, st...

Peds- ATI Practice Exam B 2023.Ready to pass Nurse is reviewing lab results of a school age child 1 week postop following an open fracture repair. Which findings should nurse ID as indication of potential complication? a. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 18 mm/hr b. WBC count 6,200/mm3 c. C-reactive protein 1.4 mg/LRBC count 4.7 million/mm3 a. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 18 mm/hr - above the expected reference range of up to 10 mm/hr and is an indication of osteomyelitis. Wrong An...

NSG 451 FINAL EXAM TEST BANK An injury to which part of the brain will cause a coma? a. Brainstem b. Cerebrum c. Cerebellum d. Occipital lobe a. Brainstem What finding is a clinical manifestation of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in children? a. Low-pitched cry b. Sunken fontanel c. Diplopia, blurred vision d. Increased blood pressure c. Diplopia, blurred vision What are quick, jerky, grossly uncoordinated, irregular movements that may disappear on relaxation called? a. Twitch...

PMHNP Exam (2024) – With Questions & Answers (100% Accurate) PMHNP Exam (2024) – With Questions & Answers (100% Accurate) What is considered the evil eye causing fatigue, HA, weight loss, exhaustion, and malaise - ANSWER - Mal de ojo Empacho means what - ANSWER - Blocked intestine, indigestion (bloating/nausea) mollera caida - ANSWER - sunken fontanel A patient develops symptoms with eye contact due to culture syndrome. How do you tx them? - ANSWER - Brief supportive therapy ...

Newborn sepsis questions and answers graded A+ A nurse should recognize which of the following signs as a manifestation of sepsis in the neonate? [Select all that apply.] A. Lethargy B. Tachypnea C. Hypothermia D. Sunken fontanel E. Low serum glucose ANSWERS: A, B, C & E RATIONALE: Signs of sepsis in a neonate are subtle and may resemble other disorders. Diagnosis is based on clinical manifestations and culture (e.g., blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid) results. It is impor...

Fluid Electrolytes & Burns w/ ati Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 3 major types of dehydration and define each - answer1. Isotonic: = loss of Na and H20 (caused by V&D) Na WNL but hypovolemic shock can happen 2. Hypotonic (hyponatremic): greater loss of sodium than water. -CM's are much worse and shock can occur -serum Na<130 3. Hypertonic (Hypernatremic): NA loss is < water loss. serum Na> 150 shock is less likely but neurological changes can occur What is the main...

NU 170 Exam 2 Review Maternal Tracheoesophageal Fistula: Congenital birth defect DX: based on signs/symptoms and confirmed by x-ray Polyhydramnios earliest sign before birth 3 “C”s – coughing, choking, cyanosis after birth (vomit and choke on first feeding) Drooling and abdominal distention NPO for surgery TX: Immediate surgery for survival, suctioning to keep airway clear, Elevate HOB, Monitor for signs of respiratory distress Pyloric Stenosis: Congenital, Obstruction of lo...

A 4-day-old who is brought to the emergency department with the parental complaint of "not acting right" is found to be hypoglycemic. What is the appropriate glucose concentration to administer to this neonate? A.Dextrose 5% B.Dextrose 10% C.Dextrose 25% D.Dextrose 50% → ::- B Dextrose 10% is the preferred concentration for neonates with hypoglycemia to protect their fragile vasculature while providing needed glucose. Dextrose 5% is not used to treat hypoglycemia in children. D...