Ch 38

Question 1

Premature Infants (<37w) complication

Answer 1

I.C Hemorrhage d/t fragile capillaries

Question 2

Newborns are at risk what newborn infection?

Answer 2

Neonatal conjunctivitis

Question 3

Risk factor facial deformities in NB

Answer 3

Alcoholic mothers

Question 4

Incomplete Myelinization has an affect which is age group?

Answer 4

Newbornd

Question 5

Brain swelling (increased ICP), liver failure are s/s of what condition?

Answer 5

Reye’s Syndrome

Question 6

Use and Nursing Implication for Diazepam?

Answer 6

Use: Treat prolonged siezures
Nix: level of sedation, slows down CNS,

Question 7

+ Brudinzki sign, photophobia, vomiting, h/a stiff neck are s/s of what infection?

Answer 7

Bacterial Meningitis

Question 8

Fixed and dilated pupils are indicative signs of what condition?

Answer 8

Head trauma

Question 9

Main indication of Type I Arnold-Chiari Malformation

Answer 9

Frequent Urination

Question 10

Increased ICP

Answer 10

Hydracephalus

Question 11

What to teach parents of child with chronic epilepsy?

Answer 11

Support for maintaining self-esteem b/c of alt. in lifestyle

Question 12

Physiology of hyperventilation r/t increased ICP

Answer 12

Decreased PaCO2 levels, causing vasocontriction

Question 13

Shunt

Answer 13

Drains CSF

Question 14

Vagal Nerve Stimulator

Answer 14

Treats seizures

Question 15

Anticonvulsants

Answer 15

Decrease hyper excitability of nerves

Question 16

Which nerve is responsible for sucking?

Answer 16

Trigeminal