Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders: Prevention Flashcards
What is the prevention of Preterm Birth or Prematurity
good prenatal care, adequate nutrtion, assessment of risk factors; no alcohol or cigarettes
What is the prevention of Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
prevention is best treatment; corticosteroid injection before delivery
What is the prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
no way to prevent BPD
What is the prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity
no way to prevent Retinopathy of prematurity
What is the prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis
are still in hospital when NEC develops; awareness of high risk and contagious are essentail
What is the prevention of Robinow Syndrome
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Down Syndrome
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Cerebral Palsy
prevent oxygen deprivation in the developing brain are essential during the prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal periods.
What is the prevention of Muscular Dystrophy
preventing oxygen deprivation in developing brain in the natal periods
What is the prevention of Spina Bifida Occulta
unknown prevention; good prenatal care advised
What is the prevention of Meningocele
unknown prevention; good prenatal care advised
What is the prevention of Myelomeningocele
unknown prevention; good prenatal care advised
What is the prevention of Hydrocephalus
no known prevention for congential form
What is the prevention of Anencephaly
unclear like other neural tube defects
What is the prevention of Transposition of the Great Arteries
no known prevention for defects
What is the prevention of Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Cleft Lip and Palate
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testes)
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Wilms’ Tumor
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Phimosis
newborn circumcision prevents this
What is the prevention of Congenital Pyloric Stenosis
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Hirschprung’s Disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Cystic Fibrosis
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Phenylketonuria
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Klinefelter’s Syndrome
chromosomal disorder; no prevention
What is the prevention of Turner’s Syndrome
chromosomal disorder; no prevention
What is the prevention Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster)
Varicella Virus Vaccine Live
What is the prevention of Diptheria
diptheria toxoid vaccine; dTaP
What is the prevention of Mumps (Epidemic Parotitis)
MMR vaccine
What is the prevention of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
immunization of the pertussis vaccine
What is the prevention of Measles (Rubeola)
inoculation with the live measles vaccine
What is the prevention of (German Measles, Three-Day Measles)
rubella vaccine in patient older than 12 months
What is the prevention of Tetanus
immunizations, booster doses; cleaning wounds properly
What is the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
supine sleeping position; no exposure to cigarette smoke; firm bedding; safe crib
What is the prevention of Croup
avoidance of contact with respiratory viruses due to it being viral
What is the prevention of Epiglotitis
decreased following introduction of the Haemophilus B (Hib) vaccine
What is the prevention of Acute Tonsillitis
replacing toothbrushes after 3 months of after infectious process
What is the prevention of Adenoid Hyperplasia
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Asthma
taking all controller medications as prescribed
What is the prevention of Bronchiolitis
reduce spread of viruses by avoidance of individuals symptomatic with respiratory conditions
What is the prevention of Infantile Colic
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Helminth (Worm) Infestation
frequent handwashing and showering; no touching or scratching the anus and not to put their hands in their mouth
What is the prevention of Diarrhea
depends on the cause; dietary factors, microbial factors, allergy factors, etc.
What is the prevention of Vomiting
depends on the cause; dietary factors, microbial factors, allergy factors, etc.
What is the prevention of Anemia
diets meeting iron and other vitamins and minerals help. Exploration of any unexplained bleeding to reveal underlying condition
What is the prevention of Leukemia
no prevention for this condition
What is the prevention of Erythroblastosis Fetalis (Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn)
Rho(D) immune globulin give at 28 weeks of pregnancy
What is the prevention of Lead Poisoning
awareness of sourdes of lead such as pain, plumping and other sources
What is the prevention of Reye’s Syndrome
use of nonsalicylate analgesics and anitpyretics, such as acetaminophen instead aspirin during childhood
What is the prevention of Fetal Alchohol Syndrome (FAS)
prenatal care and education; absolutely no drinking during pregnancy
What is the prevention of Diaper Rash
changing diapers frequently accompanied by thorough cleaning of diaper prevents
What is the prevention of Neuroblastoma
no known prevention
