C7 M1

Question 1

Congenital

Answer 1

Present at birth

Question 2

Contorted

Answer 2

Twisted or bent out of shape

Question 3

Cradle cap

Answer 3

A skin condition in which yellowish,scaly, or crusty patches, made up of largely oil and dead skin cells,appear on the scalp

Question 4

Cyanosis

Answer 4

Blue ish-grey colouring of the skin and mucous membranes caused by oxegyn deficiency and excess carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 5

Flaccid

Answer 5

Limp

Question 6

Fontanel

Answer 6

Soft spot on an infants skull

Question 7

Hernia

Answer 7

The abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through the structure usually containing it

Question 8

Hydrocephalus

Answer 8

A condition that results in an increase in head size and pressure on the brain. It is due to an increase in intracranial fluid in the brain and is sometimes referred to as water on the brain

Question 9

Jaundice

Answer 9

A yellowing of the skin and the white part (sclera) of the eyes

Question 10

Meconium

Answer 10

A greenish-black sticky substance in the bowel of a newborn

Question 11

Microcephalus

Answer 11

A condition in which an individual has an exceptionally small head

Question 12

Post natal

Answer 12

After birth

Question 13

Prenatal

Answer 13

Before birth

Question 14

Shaken baby syndrome

Answer 14

This term refers to the physical and cognitive impairments caused by violently shaking a baby or young child

Question 15

Sudden infant death syndrome

Answer 15

The sudden, unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant under 1 year of age

Question 16

Thrush

Answer 16

A common yeast infection that resembles cottage cheese or milk curds and is found on the sides and roof of the baby’s mouth and sometimes the tongue

Question 17

In medical terms, the increased accumulation of fluid within the brain is called

Answer 17

Hydrocephalus

Question 18

Dehydration is:

Answer 18

• the lack of fluid in the body
• a condition that occurs when output of fluid exceeds fluid intake
• a condition that could easily arise if an infant has constant and frequent loose watery stools

Question 19

your supervisor tells you to watch for any cyanosis in the infant you are caring for. You know this would show up as:

Answer 19

A blueish/ grey discolouration of the skin

Question 20

You read in the nursing notes that the infant you will care for an umbilical hernia. You recognize this as:

Answer 20

A protrusion of the abdominal organs through a weakness in the abdomen in the umbilical area

Question 21

Your friend has invited you to the birthday party that she is giving for her son Todd’s 1st birthday. He weighed 9lbs when he was born. Approximately what should be weigh on his 1st birthday?

Answer 21

27lbs (Triple in Size)

Question 22

The most likely observation of jaundice in an infant is:

Answer 22

A yellow tinge to the skin and eyes

Question 23

The temperature of the water used when giving an infant a tub bath should be:

Answer 23

37.8 to 40.6 degrees C

Question 24

What is correct regarding safety measures to use with infants?

Answer 24

It is important to always keep one hand on the infant when you have him on the change table

Question 25

Which statement regarding infant care is appropriate?

Answer 25

The infant should be placed on a firm, flat mattress for sleeping