Chapter 13 Flashcards
Chronic inflammation disorder of the airways:
asthma
Infection of the gastrointestinal tract:
Food borne illness
Injury to the tissue directly under the skin surface
Closed wound
Break in the skin:
Open wound
Scrape that damages a portion of the skin:
Abrasion
Diseases caused by a viral infection of the nervous system and brain; often spread by infected animals:
Rabies
Disease that is contagious and spreads easily from person to person:
Communicable disease
Condition in which a person has periodic seizures:
Epilepsy
Virus that breaks down the body’s immune system:
HIV
An injury caused by heat, radiation, or chemical agents:
Burn
Small insects that live on peoples hair and scalp:
Head lice
Stage licensing rules and regulations give __________ rules for protecting children’s health. (Fill in the blank)
Basic
If a child appears sick, always wait until….
…..any symptoms the American Academy of Pediatrics outline is evident before calling the parents.
Young children and pregnant women are ______ ________ than other people to have a reaction to food borne illness. (Fill in the blanks)
More likely
If the temperature is below _____ degrees Fahrenheit, the bacteria will remain inactive. (Fill in the blank)
40
Rabies is transmitted through the…
…saliva of a rabid animal.
When a child’s skin has been broken by a human bite,…
…consult a doctor.
To control bleeding, you should…
…compress the blood vessels against a bone or muscle.
______ ____ seizures consist of a few brief muscle twitches and a sense of confusion. (Fill in the blank)
Petite Mal
The safest temperature for storing foods is _______ 40 degrees Fahrenheit and _______ 140 degrees Fahrenheit. (Fill in the blank)
Below,
Above
__________ __________ affects insulin requirements for the diabetic child. (Fill in the blanks)
Physical activity
When napping children can not…
…share the same bed.
After a child has vomited, you should only give them…
…sips of water.
It is not uncommon for a burn victim to have…
…more than one type (degree) of burn.