Chapter 44 Vocab

Question 1

Apparent life-threatening event

Answer 1

episode in an infant that involves some combination of gagging or choking, apnea, change in muscle tone & color change, and is frightening to observer

Question 2

Bronchiolitis

Answer 2

viral illness that results in inflammation and sloughing of the bronchiolar lining, which can lead to respiratory distress in the pediatric population

Question 3

Cystic fibrosis

Answer 3

a genetic disease of the secretory glands that particularly affects the lungs, pancreas, and digestive tract

Question 4

Febrile seizure

Answer 4

abnormal discharge of neurons in the brain that occurs in the pediatric population and is caused by a sudden increase in body temp. associated with infection

Question 5

Hydrocephalus

Answer 5

increase in CSF within the ventricles of the brain due to an imbalance between csf production and drainage or absorption

Question 6

Pediatric assessment trangle

Answer 6

scheme for forming a general impression of the level of distress in a child by evaluating the general appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin

Question 7

Pertussis

Answer 7

respiratory infection that results in coughing fits that can interfere with breathing; whooping cough sound as pt tries to catch breath after coughing fit

Question 8

Respiratory syncytial virus

Answer 8

an infectious agent that causes bronchiolitis in the pediatric population

Question 9

Sudden infant death syndome

Answer 9

the unexpected, unexplained death of an infant younger than 12 months old