Pediatric

Pediculosis Capitis Head Lice NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) Pediculosis capitis, commonly known as head lice, is a common contagious infection due to human head lice. It is usually found in young children such as in schools, day care centers, and nurseries, but …

Kawasaki Disease NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Kawasaki Disease Kawasaki disease is a condition characterised by systemic inflammation of blood vessels mostly affecting children below five years of age. The etiology of this disease is still unknown, however it is believed that a “trigger” causes the inflammatory …

Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is one of the most common viral infections affecting children. It is caused by the virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. RSV typically causes mild cold-like symptoms, but it …

Patent Ductus Arteriosus PDA NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Patent Ductus Arteriosus Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common congenital heart disease characterized by persistent opening of the ductus arteriosus. The ductus arteriosus is an opening between the aorta and pulmonary artery. It is necessary in the …

Spina Bifida NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Spina Bifida Spina bifida is a condition characterized by non-closure or defective closure of the vertebral column. It is a subtype of neural tube defects. The neural tube is the building block of the brain and spinal cord which makes …