AOTA Pediatric Assessment and Intervention Flashcards
what three major cardiovascular changes must take place at birth?
hole between right and left atria must close
dcutus arteriosis must close
ductus venosus must close
what are the three categories of heart defects
defets that increase pulmonary blood flow
defects that decrease pulmonary blood flow
defects mixed with pulmonary blood flow
what are some OT treatment implications for children with congential heart defets
children may have decreased enduracne but develop normally
pace actitivites accordingly
selective care
education in general health maintenacne.
define bradydysrhytmia
abnormally slow heart rate <60 bpm
define tachydysrhythmia
abnormally fast heart rate >200-300 bpm
define respiratory distress syndrome
acute condition; common in preterm; caseud byb deficiency of surfactant; results in compromised oxygen absroption and carbon dizoide elimination
define bronchopulmonary dysplasia
results of prolonged use of mechanical ventilation and other traumatic interventions to trat acute repsriatory problems
define asthma
bronical smooth muscle hyperreactivity that causes airway constriction in lower repsiratory trac,t difficulty breathng and wheezing.
how can OTs treat asthnma
education on irritans
self-management strats
peer-group acitivites
education on breathing exercisesm, stretching and controileld breathing.
define cystic fibrorsis
degnerative condition caused by inherited autosomal recessive disorder
characterize dby uscle-pproducing glands malfunctioning and producing secretions that atre thick, viscous and lacking water that block pancreatic duct, bronchial tree and disgestive tract.
describe OT treatment of CF
educatiom about progression
instruction in energy conservation
education in promoting efficient breathing.
define erythrocytosis
too many RBCs which leads to transient leukemia
define hemopohila
absense or reduction of one of the clitting blood proteins.
define the three types of hemophilia
mild - bleeding after traumatic event
moderate - bleeding after minor injuries
severe - bleeding after an apparent cue.
define anemia
iron deficiceny in blood
define sickle cell anemia
abnormally shaped red blood cells that causes decreased energy
define osteogenesis imperfecta
brittle bone disease.= in which minor trauma can cause fracture
define marfan’s syndrome
excessive growth at ephyphseal plates.
long and slender fingers, skull asymmertries, tall stature. lax and hypermobile joints
define achondroplasia
grow to 4 feet tall or less; limbs are short in length; prominent forehead and small nose/jaw.
define arthrogryposis multiplex congential
reduced anteiror horn cells in spinal ord; incomplete contracture of many or all of joints.
presents with stiff and spindly extremities
OT treatment for AMC include
increase and mitain client’s ROM and strength
increase functional participation in occupations
define congential clubfoot
unilateral or bilateral forefoot adduction and supination, heel varus, equinus of ankle, medial deviation of foot.
define congential club hand
partial or full absence of the radius and bowing of the uylnar shaft with absensce or underdevleiopment of UE nerve and muscualture.
define devleopmental dysplasia of hip
hip laxity. treated with bracing, casting, or splinting.