If a child has an allergy to neomycin with a anapylactic reaction what vaccine should

you withhold? or an allergy to eggs or gelatin - measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)

what is an indication of bacterial meningitis? - increased protein concentration,

increased WBC, decreased glucose level, increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure

normal HCT for a child - 32 - 44%

what can a child experience with a low HCT? - tachycardia, lightheadedness, fatigue,

dyspnea, pallor

normal wbc for child - 5,000 - 10,000 mm3

normal platelet for child - 150,000-400,000

normal Hgb for child - 9.5-14 g/dL

normal prealbumin for child - 15-33 mg/dL

pavlik harness - used for hip dysplasia in infants

Remove only to take baths, place diapers under the harness straps, do not use

products becuase can cause skin irritation, and do not adjust straps

peritonitis - inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and

surrounding the organs within it)

abdominal distension, chills, irritability, restlessness

scoliosis - should expect to see a unilateral rib hump with hip flexion

peristalis - involuntary waves of muscle involves contractions of the smooth muscles

that push the food toward the stomach

what should you expect with a child following a perforated appendix repair? - absence

of peristalsis

what to do following a lumbar puncture? - apply topical analgesic 1 hr before, place

client in prone or flat position for up to 12 hours after, encourage to drink extra fluids

nursing interventions for a child with an epidural hematoma? - neuro checks q15mins,

avoid suctioning nares, implement seizure activity, position infant midline slightly

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