Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing Final Review:
Key Concepts in Growth, Development, Cardiac,
Renal, and Acute Care|Latest Updated 2026 with
A+ Graded Rationales
Signs of ICP in a child
Decerebrate/decoricate posturing and alteration in pupillary response
VEAL CHOP
V- Variable C- Cord Comphression
E- Early Decels H- Head Compression
A- Accelerations O - OK
L-Late Decels P - Placenta
How to find percentage of weight loss?
original weight minus current weight then divide by original weight multiplied by 100
(20 lb - 15 lb = 5 lb / 20 lb = 0.25 * 100 = 25% weight loss)
atrial septal defect (ASD)
loud murmur due to left to right shunt that increases pulmonary blood flow
Post-tonsillectomy teachings
look for excessive swallowing
Nephrotic syndrome
Give IV albumin to increase plasma / decrease edema
Newborn with esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula findings
Three C's:
coughing
cyanosis
choking
Lab findings for rheumatic fever
, elevated ESR
ASO titer
elevated CRP
Postpartum condition to watch for after placenta previa
Hemorrhage
Vaso occlusive crisis care
pain management
hydration
NO HEPARIN
Second degree laceration treatments
Sitz bath and ice packs
Kawasaki disease with strawberry tongue and lymphadenopathy possible treatments
aspirin and gamma globulin
Acute glomerulonephritis findings
hematuria
fluid retention (so avoid salt)
Why dry newborn immediately?
prevents heat loss via evaporation
moderate intensity contractions and 6 cm dilated (active labor) actions
pain management
nose bleed teachings
head forward, pressure on bridge of nose for ten minutes
Finding in diagnosis of intussusception
red currant jelly stools
lab indicating sickle cell crisis
decreased hemoglobin levels
BV, bacterial vaginosis symptoms
Key Concepts in Growth, Development, Cardiac,
Renal, and Acute Care|Latest Updated 2026 with
A+ Graded Rationales
Signs of ICP in a child
Decerebrate/decoricate posturing and alteration in pupillary response
VEAL CHOP
V- Variable C- Cord Comphression
E- Early Decels H- Head Compression
A- Accelerations O - OK
L-Late Decels P - Placenta
How to find percentage of weight loss?
original weight minus current weight then divide by original weight multiplied by 100
(20 lb - 15 lb = 5 lb / 20 lb = 0.25 * 100 = 25% weight loss)
atrial septal defect (ASD)
loud murmur due to left to right shunt that increases pulmonary blood flow
Post-tonsillectomy teachings
look for excessive swallowing
Nephrotic syndrome
Give IV albumin to increase plasma / decrease edema
Newborn with esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula findings
Three C's:
coughing
cyanosis
choking
Lab findings for rheumatic fever
, elevated ESR
ASO titer
elevated CRP
Postpartum condition to watch for after placenta previa
Hemorrhage
Vaso occlusive crisis care
pain management
hydration
NO HEPARIN
Second degree laceration treatments
Sitz bath and ice packs
Kawasaki disease with strawberry tongue and lymphadenopathy possible treatments
aspirin and gamma globulin
Acute glomerulonephritis findings
hematuria
fluid retention (so avoid salt)
Why dry newborn immediately?
prevents heat loss via evaporation
moderate intensity contractions and 6 cm dilated (active labor) actions
pain management
nose bleed teachings
head forward, pressure on bridge of nose for ten minutes
Finding in diagnosis of intussusception
red currant jelly stools
lab indicating sickle cell crisis
decreased hemoglobin levels
BV, bacterial vaginosis symptoms
