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CH. 43 PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES Flashcards

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the type of seizures characterized by a brief lapse of attention in which the patient may state and not respond; formerly known as petit mal seizures

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absence seizures

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cyanosis of the extremities

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acrocyanosis

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an unexpected sudden episode of color change, tone change, or apnea that requires mouth to mouth resuscitation or vigorous stimulation

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apparent life threatening event

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an invasive exudative bacterial infection of the soft tissues of the trachea

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bacterial tracheitis

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a method of delivering oxygen by holding a face mask or similar device near an infant’s or a child’s face; used when a nonrebreathing mask is not tolerated

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blow by technique

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a condition seen in children younger than 2 years characterized by dyspnea and wheezing

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bronchiolitis

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a spectrum of lung conditions found in premature neonates who require long periods of high concentration oxygen and ventilator support ranging from mild reactive airways to debilitating chronic lung disease

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bronchopulmonary dysplasia

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a catheter inserted into the vena cava to permit intermittent or continuous monitoring of central venous pressure and to facilitate obtaining blood samples for chemical analysis

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central venous catheter

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any improper or excessive action that injures or otherwise harms a child or infant; it includes physical abuse sexual abuse neglect and emotional abuse

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child abuse

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an agency that is the community legal organization responsible for the protection, rehabilitation, and prevention of child maltreatment and neglect

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child protective services

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an unusal form of seizure that occurs in association with a rapid increase in body temperature

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complex febrile seizures

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seizures characterized by alteration of consciousness with or without complex focal motor activity

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complex partial seizures

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inadequate production of cortisol and aldosterone by the adrenal gland

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congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

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abnormalities of the heart during development many of which lead to cyanosis

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congenital heart disease

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a common disease of childhood due to upper airway obstruction and characterized by stridor hoarseness and a barking cough

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croup

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a genetic disease that primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems

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cystic fibrosis (CF)

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a condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged making it less efficient and causing a negative impact to the pulmonary hepatic and other systems

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dilated cardiomyopathy

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inflammation of the epiglottis

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epiglottis

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a tube that is surgically placed directly into the patient’s stomach through the skin in order to provide nutrition or medications

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gastrostomy tube or G tube

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the seizures characterized by manifestations that indicate involvement of both cerebral hemispheres

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generalized seizures

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a short low pitched sound at the end of exhalation present in children with moderate to severe hypoxia

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grunting

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a bleeding disorder that is heredity in which clotting does not occur or it happens inefficiently

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hemophilia

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the increased accumulation of CSF within the ventricles of the brain

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hydrocephalus

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a condition in which the heart muscle is thick and so the heart has to pump harder for blood to leave.

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hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce normal amounts of some or all of its hormones and can be congenital; secondary to tumors infections strokes or develop after trauma or radiation therapy

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hypopituitarism

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a group of congenital conditions that cause either accumulation of toxins or disorders of energy metabolism in the neonate; characterized by an infant’s failure to thrive and by vague signs such as poor feeding

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inborn errors of metabolism

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telescoping of the intestines into themselves

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intussusception

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a condition that occurs when there is a twisting of the bowel sound around its mesenteric attachment to the abdominal wall

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malrotation with volvulus

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one of the most important congenital malformations of the small intestines which presents with painless rectal bleeding

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meckel diverticulum

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inflammation of the meningeal coverings of the brain caused by a virus or bacteria; virus is less severe

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meningitis

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a condition of abnormal skin circulation caused by vasoconstriction or inadequate perfusion

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mottling

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inflammation of the myocardium

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myocarditis

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a stiff or painful neck commonly associated with meningitis

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nuchal rigidity

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a condition when the patient is dulled to pain and sensation

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obtunded

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areas where cartilage is transformed through calcification into a new area of bone

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ossification centers

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the inadequate production or absence of the pituitary hormones including ACTH, cortisol, thyroxine, LH, FSH, estrogen, testosterone, GH, and ADH

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panhypopituitarism

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seizures that involve only one part of the brain

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partial seizures

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an assessment used on children that assesses appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin

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PAT triangle

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an acute infectious disease characterized by catarrhal stage followed by paroxysmal cough that ends in a whooping inspiration also called a whooping cough

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pertussis

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characterized by small purplish non blanching spots on the skin

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petechial

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an inflammation of the lungs caused by bacterial viral or fungal infections or infections with other microorganism

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pneumonia

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pertaining to bruising of the skin

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purpuric

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hypertrophy of the pyloric sphincter of the stomach

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pyloric stenosis

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the absence of respirations with detectable cardiac activity

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respiratory arrest

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a clinical state of inadequate oxygenation ventilation or both

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respiratory distress

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a virus that affects the upper and lower respiratory tracts but disease namely pneumonia and bronchiolitis is more prevalent in the lower respiratory tract

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RSV

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skin pulling between and around the ribs and clavicles during inhalation and a sign of respiratory distress

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retractions

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a pathologic state in a febrile state resulting from the presence of invading microorganisms or their poisonous products in the bloodstream

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sepsis

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a disease that causes red blood cells to be mishappen resulting in a poor oxygen carrying capability and potentially resulting in lodging of the red blood cells in blood vessels or the spleen

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sickle cell disease

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a seizure between ages of 6 months and 6 years associated with onset of or sudden increase in fever

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simple febrile seizures

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focal seizures that involve a motor or sensory abnormality in a patient who remains conscious

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simple partial seizures

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an upright position in which the patients head and chin are thrust forward to keep the airway open

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sniffing position

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a condition in which seizures recur every few minutes or lasts longer 30 minutes

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status epilepticus

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what connects the trachea to the outside air

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stoma

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the narrowest part of the pediatric airway

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subglottic space

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the abrupt and unexplained death of a healthy child

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sudden infant death syndrome

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direct current used to convert afib to NSR

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synchronized cardioversion

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a condition in which the skin slowly retracts after being pinched and pulled away from the body indicated a sign of dehydration

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tenting

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a reduction in the number of platelets in the blood

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thrombocytopenia

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the development of a blood clot

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thrombosis

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seizures that feature rhythmic back and forth motion of an extremity and body stiffness

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tonic clonic seizures

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involves leaning forward onto two arms stretched forward

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tripoding

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narrowing of the diameter of the blood vessels

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vasoconstriction

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a pathologic state in which there is an imperfect match between the areas of the lung being ventilated and areas being perfused

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ventilation perfusion mismatch

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a surgically inserted tube draining CSF fluid from the cerebral ventricles into a body cavity often the peritoneal cavity or right atrium

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ventricular shunt

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the most common heritable disorder of coagulation whose presentation mimics hemophilia A

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von Willebrand disease

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