Week 4 Discussion Part I
Table 1
Innocent versus Pathologic Murmur
Auscultatory Findings- Innocent versus Pathologic Murmur | |
Innocent Murmur – list 4 and describe the auscultatory findings | Pathologic Murmur – list 4 and describe the auscultatory findings |
Table 2
Pediatric Cardiac Conditions
Complete the table. | |||
Cardiac Condition | Description | Clinical Findings | Treatment/ |
Atrial Septal Defect | |||
Ventricular Septal Defect | |||
Tetralogy of Fallot | |||
Coarctation of the Aorta | |||
Transposition of the Great Arteries |
Table 3
Differential Diagnoses for vomiting
Fill in the table with 5 common differential diagnoses for a chief complaint of vomiting. | |||
Differential | Description | Clinical Findings/Presentation | Management |
1. | |||
2. | |||
3. | |||
4. |
Table 4
Do Not Miss GI Conditions
Fill in the following | |||
Condition | Description | Clinical Features/Presentation | Management |
Foreign Body Ingestion | |||
Appendicitis | |||
Intussusception | |||
Hirschsprung Disease | |||
Pyloric Stenosis |
Table 5
Enuresis
List 4 differential diagnoses for enuresis. | |||
Differentials | Description | Clinical Findings/Presentation | Management |
1. | |||
2. | |||
3. | |||
4. |
Table 6
GU Anomalies
Complete the requested information related to Common Genitourinary Anomalies | ||||
Brief Pathyphysiology | Description | Clinical Features | Management | |
Hypospadias | ||||
Epispadias | ||||
Hydrocele | ||||
Cryptorchidism | ||||
Testicular Torsion |
Table 7
Respiratory Conditions in Children
Complete the information. | |||
Condition | Causative Agents | Clinical Findings | Treatment/Management |
URI “common cold” | |||
Allergic rhinitis | |||
Rhinosinusitis | |||
Bronchiolitis | |||
RSV | |||
Pneumonia | |||
Asthma |
Table 8
Differential Diagnoses for Pediatric Cough
List the top 3 differential diagnoses for cc: “cough” in pediatric patients | |||
Differentials | Description | Clinical Findings | Treatment/Management |
1. | |||
2. | |||
3. |
Table 9
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report (EPR3)
Complete the information below. | |||
Asthma Classification and Step Before Treatment | Symptoms | Nighttime Symptoms | Lung Function |
Step 1: Intermittent | |||
Step 2: Mild Persistent | |||
Step 3: Moderate Persistent | |||
Step 4: Severe Persistent |
PART II
Select one of the following four case scenarios. Identify the prompt in the subject line of your post, for example, Case Scenario 1 – Keisha
Complete all Part II elements of the discussion:
· Each prompt has additional key questions to address in the body of your response to ensure an understanding of learning objectives.
· Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.
· In your peer replies, please reply to at least two peers who chose a different case scenario – other than the one you selected. For example, if you selected Case Scenario 1, then reply to one peer who selected Case Scenario 2 and another peer who selected Case Scenario 3,4,5, or 6.
· Be prepared to answer additional questions relating to a secondary diagnosis or consideration posed by faculty.
Case Scenario 2 : Mr. Jones has brought in his 3-year-old daughter Clara to be seen for vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days. He states that last night she vomited 3 times. She weighs 15kg. This morning she vomited her breakfast of pancakes and sausage.
· What more does the APRN need to know about Clara’s symptoms?
· What should the APRN look for in the physical examination?
· What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration?
· What are 3 differentials the APRN should consider?
· What is the calculation for pediatric volume replacement?
· What type of anticipatory guidance should the APRN give Clara’s father?
