Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders: Prognosis Flashcards
What is the prognosis of Preterm Birth or Prematurity
“technology advances have made survival possible; depends on age ,weight, and anomalies present
on gestational age, weight, and the occurrence
of anomalies and developmental deficits.”
What is the prognosis of Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
improved because of better understanding; advances in technology in drug and respiratory therapy
What is the prognosis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
good with early and aggressive intervention; maintainence of adequate oxygen crucial; gradual improvement
What is the prognosis of Retinopathy of Prematurity
may resolve themselves; leads to other vision conditions (amblyopia, myopia, etc.); glasses in future
What is the prognosis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis
without aggressive intervention death occurs;
What is the prognosis of Robinow Syndrome
no cure for condition; live normal lifespan
What is the prognosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
high risk for sudden cardiac death; diagnosed and avoiding strenuous exercise necessary
What is the prognosis of Down Syndrome
no cure for condition; typically live normal lifespan or die around 50-60 years of age
What is the prognosis of Cerebral Palsy
brain damage cannot be reversed; no cure
What is the prognosis of Muscular Dystrophy
poor prognosis; wheelchaired by 9-12. death usually by 10 years after onset
What is the prognosis of Spina Bifida Occulta
good prognosis
What is the prognosis of Meningocele
early surgical intervention provides good prognosis
What is the prognosis of Myelomeningocele
nerve damage is irreversible; surgical intervention to halt progression of neurological symptoms
nerve damage is irreversible; surgical intervention to halt progression of neurological symptoms
varies depending on extent; watch for onset of neurological symptoms
What is the prognosis of Anencephaly
lack sufficient cerebral tissue to sustain life
What is the prognosis of Transposition of the Great Arteries
good for children when casting is performed or splits can used early in life
What is the prognosis of Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)
good for children when casting is performed or splits can used early in life
What is the prognosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
good when therapy is instituted early in the neonatal period
What is the prognosis of Cleft Lip and Palate
good with surgical repair
What is the prognosis of Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testes)
good with surgical intervention movng testicle to the scrotum; necessary early in life
What is the prognosis of Wilms’ Tumor
highest survival rates of all childhood cancers; based on stage and tumor histology
What is the prognosis of Phimosis
good prognosis
What is the prognosis of Congenital Pyloric Stenosis
good with prompt surgical interaction
What is the prognosis of Hirschprung’s Disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)
varies depending on extent; colotomy usually closed within a year
What is the prognosis of Cystic Fibrosis
long term prognosis is not favorable; treatment improves quality of life
What is the prognosis of Phenylketonuria
excellent when placed on a phenylalanine-free diet
What is the prognosis of Klinefelter’s Syndrome
no cure for syndrome; natural fatherhood won’t be achieved
What is the prognosis of Turner’s Syndrome
good with no other complicating conditions
What is the prognosis Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster)
good for recovery; may have scarring from eruptions
What is the prognosis of Diptheria
prompt intervention and completion of antibiotics good prognosis
What is the prognosis of Mumps (Epidemic Parotitis)
most children recover; may develop orchitis, meningitis, and encephalitis as a sequela
What is the prognosis of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
prompt intervention and hydration monitoring with completion of antibiotics good prognosis
What is the prognosis of Measles (Rubeola)
good prognosis if uncomplicated; lead to pneumonia, otitis media, conjunctivitis, and encephalitis
What is the prognosis of (German Measles, Three-Day Measles)
prognosis is good
What is the prognosis of Tetanus
carries a 35% mortality rate. Prevention important
What is the prognosis of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
near-miss SIDS are at risk for additional episodes and should be placed on their backs to sleep; having a child with SIDS more at risk for another
What is the prognosis of Croup
good with prompt intervention; likely to experience recurrence
What is the prognosis of Epiglottis
can be fatal if not treated; promoted treatment is a good prognosis
What is the prognosis of Acute Tonsillitis
good with drug therapy; possible surgery in future
What is the prognosis of Adenoid Hyperplasia
removal of the adenoids corrects condition and no problems
What is the prognosis of Asthma
varies depending on extent and cause; medical intervention if not resolved by medications
What is the prognosis of Bronchiolitis
depends on the severity of infection and early evaluation; monitor those with cardiac or prematurity
What is the prognosis of Infantile Colic
good for the child to outgrwo colic type of symptoms; another care taker to prevent abuse of baby
What is the prognosis of Helminth (Worm) Infestation
good when entire family treated
What is the prognosis of Diarrhea
good with prompt intervention; determining on levels of electrolyte and water balance
What is the prognosis of Vomiting
varies depending on cause; usually subsides in a couple hours; medical attention at times
What is the prognosis of Anemia
varies depending on cause;
What is the prognosis of Leukemia
age at diagnosis, WBC count, cytogenics, immunophenotype; depends on type
What is the prognosis of Erythroblastosis Fetalis (Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn)
good when the disease is discovered early in pregnancy and monitored
What is the prognosis of Lead Poisoning
varies depending on the extent and promptness of discovery
What is the prognosis of Reye’s Syndrome
good with prompt intervention and aggressive treatment
What is the prognosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
neurological damage can’t be reversed; varies depending on amount of neurological damage
What is the prognosis of Diaper Rash
good prognosis
What is the prognosis of Neuroblastoma
age at diagnosis; localized disease, and certain abnormalities
