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Pediatric Nursing Flashcard Index - Edition 2 (Pre-2023)
Here is the list of topics covered in our Pediatric Nursing Flashcards for nursing students, edition 2. This list can be used as an easy reference guide for your flashcards. This is also an essential list of the Peds topics to know for your nursing exams!
Looking for the most up-to-date guide? Check out the newest Pediatrics study guide, updated for 2023 and Edition 3 flashcards.
| Topic | Card # | Section / Body System | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuse | 11-14 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Acne | 206 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) | 171 | Alterations in Health | Renal |
| Acute Infectious Diarrhea | 165-168 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) | 172 | Alterations in Health | Renal |
| Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis | 56 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis | 53 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Adolescent Growth and Development | 49-50 | Normal Growth & Development | |
| Ambiguous Genitalia | 181 | Alterations in Health | Reproductive |
| Amblyopia | 100-101 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Aortic Stenosis | 74, 78 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Apnea of Prematurity | 65 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) | 69 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Appendicitis | 161 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Assent | 23 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Asthma | 61-62 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Astigmatism | 100-101 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Atopic Dermatitis | 208 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) | 74-75 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Atrioventricular Canal (AV Canal) | 74, 76 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | 121 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Autism | 122 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Bites and Stings | 210 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE) | 69 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Bronchiolitis | 57 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) | 66 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Burn Prevention | 8 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Burns | 214-217 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Candidiasis | 204 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Car Seats | 6 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Cardiac Catheterization | 72 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Casts | 136 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Celiac Disease | 159 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Cerebral Palsy | 117 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Chickenpox | 187 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Choking Prevention | 10 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Chronic Renal Failure | 173 | Alterations in Health | Renal |
| Cleft Lip | 150-151 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Cleft Palate | 150-151 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Clubfoot | 128 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Coarctation of the Aorta (COA) | 74, 78 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Colic | 164 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Compartment Syndrome | 135 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Conductive Hearing Loss | 102-103 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Congenital Heart Defects | 73-80 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Conjunctivitis | 98 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Cradle Cap | 203 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Croup | 56 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Cryptorchidism | 182 | Alterations in Health | Reproductive |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 63-64 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Dehydration | 167 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Dermatophytosis | 209 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) | 125 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Diabetes Insipidus (DI) | 142 | Alterations in Health | Endocrine |
| Diabetes Mellitus (DM) | 144-148 | Alterations in Health | Endocrine |
| Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) | 148 | Alterations in Health | Endocrine |
| Diaper Dermatitis | 207 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Down Syndrome | 118 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Drowning Prevention | 7 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy | 120 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| E. Coli | 165 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Eczema | 208 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | 95 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Enterobiasis | 169 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Epididymitis | 184 | Alterations in Health | Reproductive |
| Epiglottitis | 55 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Epispadias | 179 | Alterations in Health | Renal |
| Epistaxis | 94 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development | 5 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Erythema Infectiosum | 188 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Esophageal Atresia | 152 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Exstrophy of the Bladder | 176 | Alterations in Health | Renal |
| Failure to Thrive | 163 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Families | 1-2 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Febrile Seizures | 107 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Fifth's Disease | 188 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Fractures | 133-135 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Fragile X | 119 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) | 153-154 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Gastroschisis | 160 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| German Measles | 191 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Giardia | 165 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Gigantism | 141 | Alterations in Health | Endocrine |
| Growth Hormone Deficiency | 140 | Alterations in Health | Endocrine |
| Growth Hormone Excess | 141 | Alterations in Health | Endocrine |
| Gynecomastia | 180 | Alterations in Health | Reproductive |
| Hand Foot and Mouth Disease | 193 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Head Injury | 108-110 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Hearing Impairment | 102-103 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Heart Failure | 81-82 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Hematocrit (Hct) | 71 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Hemoglobin (Hgb) | 71 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome | 174 | Alterations in Health | Renal |
| Hemophilia | 93 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Hirschprung's Disease | 162 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Hodgkin's Lymphoma | 201 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Hospitalization of Children | 25 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Hyperopia | 100-101 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis | 155 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome | 74, 80 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Hypospadias | 179 | Alterations in Health | Renal |
| Hypoxemia | 83 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Illness and Death | 26 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Immobilization Devices | 137-138 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Immunizations | 18-22 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Impetigo | 205 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Infant Growth and Development | 27-37 | Normal Growth & Development | |
| Infectious Gastrointestinal Disorders | 167 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Infective Endocarditis | 84 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Influenza | 59 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Informed Consent | 23 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Intracranial Pressure (ICP) | 97 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Intussusception | 157 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Iron-Deficient Anemia | 89 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis | 131 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Kawasaki Disease | 87-88 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Lead Poisoning | 114 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Legg-Calve Perthes | 127 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Leukemia | 200 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Lice | 212 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Lumbar Puncture | 96 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Lyme Disease | 213 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Lymphoma | 201 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Measles | 190 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Meckel's Diverticulum | 156 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Medication Administration | 24 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Meningitis | 111-112 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Meningocele | 115-116 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Mongolian Spots | 202 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Mononucleosis | 194 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Mumps | 192 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Myelomeningocele | 115-116 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Myopia | 100-101 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Nephroblastoma | 197 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Nephrotic Syndrome | 170 | Alterations in Health | Renal |
| Neuroblastoma | 196 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma | 201 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Omphalocele | 160 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta | 129 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Osteomyelitis | 132 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Osteosarcoma | 199 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Otitis Externa | 51 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Otitis Media | 52 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Pain Assessment | 17 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Paramyxovirus | 192 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Parenting | 3 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) | 74, 76 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Pavlik Harness | 126 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Pediatric Assessment Key Components | 15 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Pediculosis | 212 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Pertussis | 58 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Pheochromocytoma | 149 | Alterations in Health | Endocrine |
| Phimosis | 186 | Alterations in Health | Reproductive |
| Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development | 4 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Pinworm | 169 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Platelets | 71 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Pneumonia | 60 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Poisoning Prevention | 9 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Positional Plagiocephaly | 123 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Precocious Puberty | 139 | Alterations in Health | Endocrine |
| Preschooler Growth and Development | 43-45 | Normal Growth & Development | |
| Pulmonary Stenosis | 74, 78 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Red Blood Cells (RBCs) | 71 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Reflexes (Infant) | 29-30 | Normal Growth & Development | |
| Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) | 67 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Respiratory Distress/Failure | 68 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | 57 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Retinoblastoma | 195 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) | 99 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Reye's Syndrome | 113 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Rheumatic Fever | 85-86 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Rickets | 130 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Roseola | 189 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Rotavirus | 165 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Rubella | 191 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Rubeola | 190 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Salmonella | 165 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Scabies | 211 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| School-Age Growth and Development | 46-48 | Normal Growth & Development | |
| Scoliosis | 124 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Seizures | 104-107 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Sensorineural Hearing Loss | 102-103 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Short Bowel Syndrome | 158 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Sickle Cell Anemia | 90-91 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Spina Bifida | 115-116 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Strabismus | 100-101 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Strep Throat | 53 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) | 70 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) | 143 | Alterations in Health | Endocrine |
| Testicular Cancer | 198 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Testicular Torsion | 183 | Alterations in Health | Reproductive |
| Tetrology of Fallot (TOF) | 74, 77 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Thalassemia | 92 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Thrush | 204 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Tinea Infections | 209 | Alterations in Health | Integumentary |
| Toddler Growth and Development | 38-42 | Normal Growth & Development | |
| Tonsillitis | 54 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC) | 74, 79 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Tracheoesophageal Fistula | 152 | Alterations in Health | Gastrointestinal |
| Traction | 137-138 | Alterations in Health | Musculoskeletal |
| Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) | 74, 79 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Tricuspid Atresia | 74, 77 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Trisomy 21 | 118 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Truncus Arteriosus | 74, 80 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) | 177-178 | Alterations in Health | Renal |
| Vaccines | 18-22 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Varicella | 187 | Alterations in Health | Immune |
| Varicocele | 185 | Alterations in Health | Reproductive |
| Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) | 74-75 | Alterations in Health | Cardiovascular |
| Vesicouretal Reflux | 175 | Alterations in Health | Renal |
| Visual Impairments | 100-101 | Alterations in Health | Nervous |
| Vital Signs | 16 | Principles of Pediatric Nursing | |
| Whooping Cough | 58 | Alterations in Health | Respiratory |
| Wilm's Tumor | 197 | Alterations in Health | Immune |