Nursing Notes and Study Guides for Student Nurses

Acute Nasopharyngitis

Acute nasopharyngitis is caused by any number of different viruses, usually rhinoviruses, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, influenza virus, or parainfluenza virus.

Pediatric Nursing

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. Infection with respiratory syncytial virus which manifests primarily as bronchiolitis or viral pneumonia, is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants and young children.

Pediatric Nursing

Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)

Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a common chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material affects the development of the body and brain, leading to various physical and intellectual disabilities.

Pediatric Nursing

Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis, commonly known as the stomach flu, is a prevalent and often self-limiting gastrointestinal infection that is characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

Pediatric Nursing

Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloric stenosis is a relatively common gastrointestinal disorder among infants that occurs when the muscle at the lower end of the stomach (pylorus) thickens, leading to the narrowing of the passage between the stomach and the small intestine.

Pediatric Nursing

Epiglottitis

Acute epiglottitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that involves inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, a small cartilage at the base of the tongue that covers the windpipe during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.