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Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders: Prevention Flashcards

1
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What is the prevention of Preterm Birth or Prematurity

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good prenatal care, adequate nutrtion, assessment of risk factors; no alcohol or cigarettes

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What is the prevention of Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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prevention is best treatment; corticosteroid injection before delivery

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What is the prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

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no way to prevent BPD

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What is the prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity

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no way to prevent Retinopathy of prematurity

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5
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What is the prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis

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are still in hospital when NEC develops; awareness of high risk and contagious are essentail

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What is the prevention of Robinow Syndrome

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no prevention for this condition

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What is the prevention of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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no prevention for this condition

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8
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What is the prevention of Down Syndrome

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no prevention for this condition

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9
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What is the prevention of Cerebral Palsy

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prevent oxygen deprivation in the developing brain are essential during the prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal periods.

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10
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What is the prevention of Muscular Dystrophy

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preventing oxygen deprivation in developing brain in the natal periods

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What is the prevention of Spina Bifida Occulta

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unknown prevention; good prenatal care advised

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What is the prevention of Meningocele

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unknown prevention; good prenatal care advised

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What is the prevention of Myelomeningocele

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unknown prevention; good prenatal care advised

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14
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What is the prevention of Hydrocephalus

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no known prevention for congential form

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15
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What is the prevention of Anencephaly

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unclear like other neural tube defects

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16
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What is the prevention of Transposition of the Great Arteries

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no known prevention for defects

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17
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What is the prevention of Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)

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no prevention for this condition

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18
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What is the prevention of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

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no prevention for this condition

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19
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What is the prevention of Cleft Lip and Palate

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no prevention for this condition

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20
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What is the prevention of Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testes)

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no prevention for this condition

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21
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What is the prevention of Wilms’ Tumor

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no prevention for this condition

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22
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What is the prevention of Phimosis

A

newborn circumcision prevents this

23
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What is the prevention of Congenital Pyloric Stenosis

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no prevention for this condition

24
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What is the prevention of Hirschprung’s Disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)

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no prevention for this condition

25
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What is the prevention of Cystic Fibrosis

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no prevention for this condition

26
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What is the prevention of Phenylketonuria

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no prevention for this condition

27
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What is the prevention of Klinefelter’s Syndrome

A

chromosomal disorder; no prevention

28
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What is the prevention of Turner’s Syndrome

A

chromosomal disorder; no prevention

29
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What is the prevention Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster)

A

Varicella Virus Vaccine Live

30
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What is the prevention of Diptheria

A

diptheria toxoid vaccine; dTaP

31
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What is the prevention of Mumps (Epidemic Parotitis)

A

MMR vaccine

32
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What is the prevention of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

A

immunization of the pertussis vaccine

33
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What is the prevention of Measles (Rubeola)

A

inoculation with the live measles vaccine

34
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What is the prevention of (German Measles, Three-Day Measles)

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rubella vaccine in patient older than 12 months

35
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What is the prevention of Tetanus

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immunizations, booster doses; cleaning wounds properly

36
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What is the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

A

supine sleeping position; no exposure to cigarette smoke; firm bedding; safe crib

37
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What is the prevention of Croup

A

avoidance of contact with respiratory viruses due to it being viral

38
Q

What is the prevention of Epiglotitis

A

decreased following introduction of the Haemophilus B (Hib) vaccine

39
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What is the prevention of Acute Tonsillitis

A

replacing toothbrushes after 3 months of after infectious process

40
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What is the prevention of Adenoid Hyperplasia

A

no prevention for this condition

41
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What is the prevention of Asthma

A

taking all controller medications as prescribed

42
Q

What is the prevention of Bronchiolitis

A

reduce spread of viruses by avoidance of individuals symptomatic with respiratory conditions

43
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What is the prevention of Infantile Colic

A

no prevention for this condition

44
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What is the prevention of Helminth (Worm) Infestation

A

frequent handwashing and showering; no touching or scratching the anus and not to put their hands in their mouth

45
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What is the prevention of Diarrhea

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depends on the cause; dietary factors, microbial factors, allergy factors, etc.

46
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What is the prevention of Vomiting

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depends on the cause; dietary factors, microbial factors, allergy factors, etc.

47
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What is the prevention of Anemia

A

diets meeting iron and other vitamins and minerals help. Exploration of any unexplained bleeding to reveal underlying condition

48
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What is the prevention of Leukemia

A

no prevention for this condition

49
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What is the prevention of Erythroblastosis Fetalis (Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn)

A

Rho(D) immune globulin give at 28 weeks of pregnancy

50
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What is the prevention of Lead Poisoning

A

awareness of sourdes of lead such as pain, plumping and other sources

51
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What is the prevention of Reye’s Syndrome

A

use of nonsalicylate analgesics and anitpyretics, such as acetaminophen instead aspirin during childhood

52
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What is the prevention of Fetal Alchohol Syndrome (FAS)

A

prenatal care and education; absolutely no drinking during pregnancy

53
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What is the prevention of Diaper Rash

A

changing diapers frequently accompanied by thorough cleaning of diaper prevents

54
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What is the prevention of Neuroblastoma

A

no known prevention

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