NUR 220
SPRING 2021
PEDIATRICS EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE
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Math
Pharmacology, especially those drugs covered in lecture
Lab tests, especially those diagnostics covered in lecture
Variations in pediatric anatomy and physiology
Hematology disorders
 Anemias
 Aplastic
 Pernicious
 Iron-deficiency
 Lead poisoning
 Sickle cell disease
 Thalassemia
 Clotting disorders
 Idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura
 Hemophilia
 Von Willebrand Disease
 HCST
Musculoskeletal disorders
 Congenital/developmental disorders
 Club foot
 DDH
 Osteogenesis imperfecta
 Muscular dystrophy
 Spinal muscular atrophy
 Acquired disorders
 Osteomyelitis
 Scoliosis
 Fractures and sprains/strains
 Casts
 Traction
 Pin care
Skin integrity disorders
 Keloid scarring
 Scalded skin syndrome
 Fifth’s disease
 Impetigo
 Dermatitis
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Fungal infections
Acne
Burns
 Formulas covered in lecture/posted to D2L
Endocrine disorders
 Diabetes
 Growth hormone deficiency
 Hyperpituitarism
 Precocious puberty
 SIADH
 Thyroid disorders
 Parathyroid disorders
Pediatric Cancer
 Death/dying
 Neuroblastoma
 Nephroblastoma
 Bone tumors
 Leukemia
 Pain scales
Neurological Disorders
 Seizures
 Meningitis
 Hydrocephalus
 Lumbar puncture
 Neural tube defects
 Cerebral palsy
 Head trauma
 CVA
 Neurological assessment
Mental health/developmental disorders
 Autism
 ADHD
 Learning and intellectual disabilities
 Down syndrome
 Child abuse
 Eating disorders
 Suicide
 Munchausen syndrome by proxy