Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders: Screening

Question 1

what are screenings for Preterm birth or prematurity

Answer 1

if before 3 weeks quick assessment

Question 2

what are screenings for Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Answer 2

NICU. pulmonologist/neonatolgist

Question 3

what are screenings for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Answer 3

NICU. pulmonologist/neonatolgist

Question 4

what are screenings for Retinopathy of Prematurity

Answer 4

NICU. ophthalmologist examination

Question 5

what are screenings for Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Answer 5

NICU. neonatologist

Question 6

what are screenings for Robinow Syndrome

Answer 6

dentist or school nurse

Question 7

what are screenings for Down Syndrome

Answer 7

diagnosed prenatally via ultrasound, blood tests, and/or amniocentesis.

Question 8

what are screenings for Cerebral Palsy

Answer 8

schedule appointment for evaluation based on symptoms

Question 9

what are screenings for Muscular Dystrophy

Answer 9

schedule appointment for evaluation based on symptoms

Question 10

what are screenings for Spina Bifida Occulta

Answer 10

discovered during newborn examination

Question 11

what are screenings for Meningocele

Answer 11

discovered during newborn examination

Question 12

what are screenings for myelomeningocele

Answer 12

apparent during newborn examination

Question 13

what are screenings for hydrocephalus

Answer 13

apparent during newborn examination, while others may be detected during examinations

Question 14

what are the screenings for Anencephaly

Answer 14

discovered during prenatal ultrasound. still born or dies shortly after

Question 15

what are screenings for Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)

Answer 15

apparent during newborn examination

Question 16

what are screenings for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Answer 16

apparent during newborn examination

Question 17

what are screenings for Cleft Lip and Palate

Answer 17

apparent during newborn examination

Question 18

what are screenings for Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testes)

Answer 18

palpable and observed during the newborn examination

Question 19

what are screenings for Wilm’s tumors

Answer 19

hematuria, pain, and vomiting. noticeable mass in kidney region require physician assessment

Question 20

what are screenings for Congenital Pyloric Stenosis

Answer 20

sudden onset of projectile vomiting require physician assessment

Question 21

what are screenings for Hirschsprung’s Disease (Congenital Ganglionic Megacolon)

Answer 21

bile-stained or fecal vomitus require physician assessment

Question 22

what are screenings for cystic Fibrosis

Answer 22

neonatal period while in newborn nursery. or when noticed developed cough producing, thick, sticky mucus.

Question 23

what are screenings for Phenylketonuria

Answer 23

mandatory in states to do a newborn test

Question 24

what are screenings for Klinefelter’s Syndrome

Answer 24

males appear normal at birth, and symptoms not present until puberty

Question 25

what are screenings for Turner's syndrome

Answer 25

neonate examination may reveal signs of the disorder. otherwise figured out later in life. assessment of cardiac and renal disorders required

Question 26

what are screenings for Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster)

Answer 26

telephone symptom identification. special waiting room. contagious diseases have special screenings due to transmission

Question 27

what are screenings for Diphtheria

Answer 27

fever, chills, and respiratory difficulties require physician assessment. respiratory difficulties seen in emergency facility

Question 28

what are screenings for Mumps (Epidemic Parotitis)

Answer 28

telephone symptom identification. special waiting room. contagious diseases have special screenings due to transmission

Question 29

what are screenings for Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Answer 29

violent cough, high-pitched inspiratory whoop and vomiting of mucus require physician assessment

Question 30

what are screenings for Measles (Rubeola)

Answer 30

telephone symptom identification. special waiting room. contagious diseases have special screenings due to transmission

Question 31

what are screenings for Rubella (German Measles, or Three-Day Measles)

Answer 31

telephone symptom identification. special waiting room. contagious diseases have special screenings due to transmission

Question 32

what are screenings for Tetanus

Answer 32

soft tissue wound, including animal bites and punctures from nails, burns, and abrasions require physician assessment and tetanus prophylaxis

Question 33

what are screenings for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Answer 33

infant not breathing is emergency, call 911 services

Question 34

what are screenings for Croup

Answer 34

symptoms of respiratory distress, fever, and stridor during inspiration require prompt physician assessment

Question 35

what are screenings for Epiglottitis

Answer 35

respiratory distress seek immediate physician assessment

Question 36

what are screenings for Acute Tonsillitis

Answer 36

pain, fever, and sore throat of sudden onset require physician assessment

Question 37

what are screenings for Adenoid Hyperplasia

Answer 37

mouth-breathing children who snore should be assessed for adenoid enlargement

Question 38

what are screenings for Asthma

Answer 38

respiratory compromise requires prompt physician assessment and intervention

Question 39

what are screenings for Bronchiolitis

Answer 39

wheeze or respiratory distress require physician assessment

Question 40

what are screenings for Infantile Colic

Answer 40

disruptive state in the life of the family with an infant. assessment should be as soon as convenient

Question 41

what are screenings for Helminth (Worm) Infestation

Answer 41

exhibit behavior and symptoms should seek physician assessment

Question 42

what are screenings for diarrhea

Answer 42

dehydrate rapidly. prompt physician assessment

Question 43

what are screenings for vomiting

Answer 43

special attention and warming sign of disease. physician assessment

Question 44

what are screenings for anemia

Answer 44

appear pale, weak, easily fatigued, and listless require prompt physician assessment

Question 45

what are screenings for Leukemia

Answer 45

has fever, frequent infections, easy bruising, pallor require prompt physician assessment

Question 46

what are screenings for Erythroblastosis Fetalis (Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn)

Answer 46

understand possibility of Rh incompatibility. know your blood type

Question 47

what are screenings for lead poisoning

Answer 47

fatigue, headaches, irritability, stomachaches, cramps, muscle and joint pain, and changes in behavior require prompt physician assessment

Question 48

what are screenings for Reye's syndrome

Answer 48

children who vomit 3 to 6 days after viral illness such as chickenpox are candidates. seek physician assessment

Question 49

what are screenings for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Answer 49

maternal history and newborn examination reveal condition

Question 50

what are screenings for Diaper Rash

Answer 50

diaper rash that will not clear require physician assessment

Question 51

what are screenings for Neuroblastoma

Answer 51

abdominal mass or unexplained fever and weight loss should require prompt physician assessment