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

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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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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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What is the prevention of Down Syndrome

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no prevention for this condition

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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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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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What is the prevention of Hydrocephalus

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no known prevention for congential form

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What is the prevention of Anencephaly

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unclear like other neural tube defects

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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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What is the prevention of Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)

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no prevention for this condition

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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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What is the prevention of Cleft Lip and Palate

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no prevention for this condition

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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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What is the prevention of Wilms’ Tumor

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no prevention for this condition

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What is the prevention of Phimosis

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newborn circumcision prevents this

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What is the prevention of Congenital Pyloric Stenosis

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no prevention for this condition

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

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no prevention for this condition

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What is the prevention of Cystic Fibrosis
no prevention for this condition
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What is the prevention of Phenylketonuria
no prevention for this condition
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What is the prevention of Klinefelter's Syndrome
chromosomal disorder; no prevention
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What is the prevention of Turner's Syndrome
chromosomal disorder; no prevention
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What is the prevention Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster)
Varicella Virus Vaccine Live
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What is the prevention of Diptheria
diptheria toxoid vaccine; dTaP
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What is the prevention of Mumps (Epidemic Parotitis)
MMR vaccine
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What is the prevention of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
immunization of the pertussis vaccine
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What is the prevention of Measles (Rubeola)
inoculation with the live measles vaccine
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What is the prevention of (German Measles, Three-Day Measles)
rubella vaccine in patient older than 12 months
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What is the prevention of Tetanus
immunizations, booster doses; cleaning wounds properly
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What is the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
supine sleeping position; no exposure to cigarette smoke; firm bedding; safe crib
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What is the prevention of Croup
avoidance of contact with respiratory viruses due to it being viral
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What is the prevention of Epiglotitis
decreased following introduction of the Haemophilus B (Hib) vaccine
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What is the prevention of Acute Tonsillitis
replacing toothbrushes after 3 months of after infectious process
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What is the prevention of Adenoid Hyperplasia
no prevention for this condition
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What is the prevention of Asthma
taking all controller medications as prescribed
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What is the prevention of Bronchiolitis
reduce spread of viruses by avoidance of individuals symptomatic with respiratory conditions
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What is the prevention of Infantile Colic
no prevention for this condition
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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
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What is the prevention of Diarrhea
depends on the cause; dietary factors, microbial factors, allergy factors, etc.
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What is the prevention of Vomiting
depends on the cause; dietary factors, microbial factors, allergy factors, etc.
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What is the prevention of Anemia
diets meeting iron and other vitamins and minerals help. Exploration of any unexplained bleeding to reveal underlying condition
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What is the prevention of Leukemia
no prevention for this condition
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What is the prevention of Erythroblastosis Fetalis (Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn)
Rho(D) immune globulin give at 28 weeks of pregnancy
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What is the prevention of Lead Poisoning
awareness of sourdes of lead such as pain, plumping and other sources
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What is the prevention of Reye's Syndrome
use of nonsalicylate analgesics and anitpyretics, such as acetaminophen instead aspirin during childhood
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What is the prevention of Fetal Alchohol Syndrome (FAS)
prenatal care and education; absolutely no drinking during pregnancy
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What is the prevention of Diaper Rash
changing diapers frequently accompanied by thorough cleaning of diaper prevents
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What is the prevention of Neuroblastoma
no known prevention

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