Family Nurse Practitioner I
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II. Common HEENT Problems Across the Lifespan
A. Eye disorders
1. Uveitis
2. Conjunctivitis
3. Chalazion
4. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
5. Hordeolum
6. Blepharitis
7. Foreign body
B. Ear disorders
1. Otitis media
2. Otitis externa
3. Cerumenosis
4. Cholesteatoma
5. Foreign body
C. Nose/sinus disorders
1. Rhinorrhea
2. Allergic rhinitis
3. Polyps
4. Foreign body
5. Epistaxis
6. Sinusitis
D. Mouth/throat/neck disorders
1. Dental problems
2. Pharyngitis
3. Epiglottitis
4. Lymphadenitis
5. Mononucleosis
6. Aphthous ulcers
7. Stomatitis
III. Assessment and Health Promotion of Children
A.
Principles of nutrition
B. Immunization schedule
C.
Physical assessment
1. Techniques unique to children
2. Infant assessment
3. School PE
4. Sports PE
5. Day Care
D. Denver Developmental assessment
E. Infancy
1. Growth and development
a. Parenting and cultural and family
system variables
b. Well child assessment and health
promotion
c. Anticipatory guidance and injury
prevention (sun, automobile & home)
d. Immunizations
e. Development of senses and
communication
2. Common problems
a. Jaundice
b. Thrush/oral candidiasis
c. Colic
d. Retinoblastoma
e. Strabismus
f. Teething
g. Failure to thrive
h. Autism
F. Toddlers
1. Growth and development and well child
examinations
2. Anticipatory guidance and health
promotion
3. Immunization
4. Screening - TB, lead
5. Communication
6. Injury prevention
7. Common problems
a. Iron deficiency anemia: differentiating
from other types of anemia
b. Amblyopia
c. Picky eaters
d. Tantrums
e. Night terrors
f. Toilet training
g. Child abuse and neglect
8. Dental care
a. Maxillary frenum
b. Frenum
c. Caries
d. Malocclusion
G. Preschoolers
1. Growth and development and parenting
preschoolers
2. Well child assessment and health
promotion
3. Communication and school readiness
4. Day care
5. Safety: exposure to violence, toy safety,
poisoning
6. Sibling rivalry
7. Sleep hygiene
H. School-age children/Adolescents
1. Growth and development
a. Pregnancy prevention
b. Gynecomastia
c. Puberty
2. Well child assessment and health
promotion
3. Communication; school performance
4. Vision and hearing assessment
5. Water safety; play
6. Substance abuse: drug, tobacco,
alcohol
7. Eating disorders
8. Piercings/Tatoos
9. Injury prevention
10. Learning disabilities
11. Special needs children; adoption; grief
12. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADD/ADHD)
13. Depression, suicide
Unit IV.
A. Respiratory Problems in Children
1. Asthma
2. Croup
3. Bronchiolitis
4. Pneumonia
5. Acute bronchitis
6. URI: "cold" vs. "flu"
B. Hematologic Problems in Children
1. Sickle cell disease
2. Hemophilia
3. Neutropenia
4. Anemias
Unit
V.
A. Gastrointestinal Problems in Children
1. Pyloric stenosis
2. Appendicitis
3. Nausea/vomiting/rehydration
4. Diarrhea
5. Infection
a. Giardiosis
b. Salmonellosis
c. Shigellosis
6. Constipation/encopresis
7. Hernia
B. Genitourinary Problems in Children
1. Urinary tract infections
2. Nocturnal enuresis
3. Ambiguous genitalia
4. Undescended testicles
5. Testicular torsion
6. Precocious puberty
7. Labial adhesions
(Guest Speaker, Ryan Parnham, MSN, APN, CNP)
A. Cardiovascular Problems in Children
1. Congenital anomalies
2. Acquired disease
3. Murmurs
4. Rheumatic fever
A. Infectious Disease/ Dermatological
Problems in Children
1. Pityriasis rosea
2. Pediculosis/scabies
3. Tinea
4. Dermatitis
a. Contact irritant (nonallergic): poison
ivy
b. Contact eczematous (allergic)
5. Scalp and dandruff
6. Psoriasis
7. Dyshidrosis
8. Keratosis pilaris
9. Pigmentation disorders
10. Warts/molluscum
11. Acne vulgaris
12. Candidiasis
13. Impetigo
14. Fifth's disease (erythema infectiosum)
15. Roseola (exanthem subitum)
16. Measles (Rubeola)
17. Rubella (German measles)
18. Streptococcal disease
19. Scarlet fever/Scarlatina
20. Varicella (chickenpox)
21. Kawasaki's
22. Cat scratch fever
23. Fever of undetermined origin
24. Lyme disease
25. Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Unit
VIII. Common Cardiovascular Problems Across the Lifespan
A. Coronary artery disease (CAD)
B. Hypertension
C. Technology: Guidelines available for
handhelds
(Guest Speaker, James Hancock, MD)
D. Hyperlipidemia
A. Neuromuscular Problems in Children
1. Cerebral palsy
2. Developmental delays and mental
retardation
a. Micro/macroencephalopathy
b. Craniosynotosis
c. Down's
3. Spina bifida
4. Seizure disorder
5. Febrile seizures
6. Meningitis
7. Brain lesions
8. Reye's syndrome
9. Hypotonia; muscular dystrophy
10. Headaches
B. Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children
1. Growing pains
2. Scoliosis
3. Osteomyelitis
4. Congenital orthopedic deformities
a. Congenital hip dysplasia
b. Increased femoral anteversion
c. Internal tibial torsion
d. Metatarsus adductus
e. Talipes equinovarus
f. Genu varum/valgum
g. Pes planus
5. Legg-Perthes
6. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
7. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Unit
XIII.
A. Urgent/Emergency care
1. Head trauma
2. Bites: animal, human, insect
3. Poisoning
a. Food poisoning
b. Caustic or medication overdose
c. Alcohol
4. Skin/musculoskeletal trauma
a. Lacerations, contusions, abrasions,
puncture wounds
b. Fish hooks
c. Zipper trauma
d. Sprains/fractures
5. Acute respiratory conditions
a. Foreign body aspiration
b. Epiglottitis
c. Anaphylaxis
6.
Fractures
7. Burns/Sunburns
8. Heat/cold related illness
9. Dental trauma
10. Eye trauma
(Guest Speaker, Jeff Hoschek, MD)
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Thyroid disorders
3. Obesity
4. Growth hormone disorders
Unit XII.
A. Peds Pain Management
B. Multiple System Disorders: Cystic fibrosis
(Guest Speaker, Brad Cole, MSN, APN, CNP)
A. Low back pain
B. Sports injuries
1. Ankle sprains
2. Fractures
3. Knee problems
a. Osgood-Schlatter's disease
b. Patellofemoral stress syndrome
c. Chondromalacia patellae
d. Patellar subluxation
4. Shin splints
C. Tendonitis/synovitis
Page last updated Thursday, April 09, 2009
Denise D. Wilson, PhD, APN, FNP, ANP
Mennonite College of Nursing
Illinois State University
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