NSG 502 – Exam 4, Advanced Pathophysiology Nursing Course, Comprehensive Exam Review
and Study Guide
Osgood Schlatter Disease (OSD) - ANS ✔✔Most frequent cause of knee pain in children
Associated with overuse secondary to sports activities that involve running, twisting, and
jumping
Irritation of the patellar ligament at its attachment at the tibial tuberosity
RICE - ANS ✔✔Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Used for OSD and any kind of minor injury, strains, and sprains
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) - ANS ✔✔Backward flow of urine from the bladder to the kidneys,
congenital, often seen with infants
Pyelonephritis - ANS ✔✔Involves renal parenchyma, pelvis and ureters
Ascending infection
Manifestations: Fever, chills, flank pain
Often structural anomalies present
Murphy's punch positive of CVA tenderness
and Study Guide
Osgood Schlatter Disease (OSD) - ANS ✔✔Most frequent cause of knee pain in children
Associated with overuse secondary to sports activities that involve running, twisting, and
jumping
Irritation of the patellar ligament at its attachment at the tibial tuberosity
RICE - ANS ✔✔Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Used for OSD and any kind of minor injury, strains, and sprains
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) - ANS ✔✔Backward flow of urine from the bladder to the kidneys,
congenital, often seen with infants
Pyelonephritis - ANS ✔✔Involves renal parenchyma, pelvis and ureters
Ascending infection
Manifestations: Fever, chills, flank pain
Often structural anomalies present
Murphy's punch positive of CVA tenderness
