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Chapter 55: The Child with a Sensory Alteration Flashcards

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Risk of rebleed with hyphema is highest in first _______ days

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5

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Ability to produce words

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Expressive language

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Refractive error that can occur after cataract removal

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hyperopia

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White or clear drainage from lacrimal duct

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Expected drainage

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If left untreated, corneal ulcers can result in ________________ and ___________

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corneal scarring, blindness

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Often the result of Valsalva maneuvers (vomiting, straining, coughing)

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subconjunctival hemorrhage

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Total vocabulary is around 50 words at this age

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2 years

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Newborns can pick up on ________ and ___________ more easily than words

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tones, pitch

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9
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Treatment for corneal abrasion

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antibiotic eye drops
patching for larger ones

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Green or yellow drainage from lacrimal duct

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Indicates infection; antibiotic eye drops should be prescribed

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When do ears begin to develop in utero?

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During 3rd week

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Surgery to correct strabismus should ideally be performed before age _______

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2 years

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13
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When is the fetus capable of hearing?

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during the 2nd trimester

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Type of hearing loss with a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

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mixed hearing loss

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An alteration in the way words are pronounced that may be linked to neuromuscular or structural abnormality

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articulation disorder

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Children with conjunctivitis should be kept home for ___________ after antibiotics have been started

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24 hours

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17
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Treatment for pain associated with orbital cellulitis

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analgesics
applying heat up to 4 times a day

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18
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Resolves on own within 2-3 weeks

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subconjunctival hemorrhage

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19
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Put on bed rest with head of bed elevated 30-40 degrees

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hyphema

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Causes of conjunctivitis in infants include _______________ and ________________.

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maternal infections
reaction to prophylactic eye medications

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21
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Another term for amblyopia

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lazy eye

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Often, a blocked lacrimal duct is easily cleared up by _______________

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gentle massaging

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23
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If stuttering persists beyond age ___, the child should be referred for speech evaluation

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5

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24
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Three ways to avoid increasing intraocular pressure

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Elevate head of bed
Do not put affected eye in dependent position
Reduce vomiting, coughing, straining

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25
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The child can speak in simple sentences of 1-2 words at this age

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18 months

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26
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Most common cause of conjunctivitis infection during infancy

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chlamydia

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27
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Newborn hearing screenings only identify _________ hearing loss.

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moderate to severe

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28
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When does babbling begin?

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4-6 months

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29
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Type of hearing loss which is the result of damage or malformation of the inner ear

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sensorineural hearing loss

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30
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During development, eyes and ears are sensitive to ____________.

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teratogens

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31
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Intraocular pressure measurement best done under _______ sedation because _______ sedation will alter readings.

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light, deep

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32
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___________ is advised as soon as possible after a glaucoma diagnosis is made.

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Surgery

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33
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Most common type of speech defect

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articulation disorder

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34
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Scraping or tearing of the cornea by foreign bodies, contact lenses, paper, or fingernails

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corneal abrasion

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35
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Hemorrhage from blow to eye or penetration of eye

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hyphema

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36
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Intraocular pressure of eye is increased, which can cause atrophy of optic disk and ultimately blindness

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glaucoma

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37
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Treatment for color deficiency

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tinted contact lenses and glasses

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38
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Can occur from any household agents such as bleach, ammonia, toilet cleaners, oven cleaners, etc.

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chemical splashing of eye

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Inflammation of the conjunctiva that can be caused by allergens or infections

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conjunctivitis

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40
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Adequate hearing is essential for the development of __________

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speech

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41
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Unequal curvature of the cornea or the lens causing light rays to bend in different directions

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astigmatism

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42
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In glaucoma, an iris that is larger than _____ mm in an infant should be evaluated further

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10.55

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43
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Type of hearing loss in which the outer or middle ear is affected by damage, inflammation, or obstruction

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conductive hearing loss

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Manifestations include excessive tearing, light sensitivity, muscle spasms, and enlargement of globe

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glaucoma

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secondary glaucoma

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occurs after 3 years

46
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Ability to see distant objects more clearly than those close up; caused by the image focusing beyond the retina

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hyperopia (farsightedness)

47
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Causes of this type of hearing loss include infection, ototoxic medications, head injury, trauma, and noise exposure

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acquired hearing loss

48
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In the treatment of conjunctivitis, steroids can exacerbate _____________ (use cautiously).

A

glaucoma

49
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Treatment for allergic conjunctivitis

A

oral or eye drop antihistamines (only for severe and shortest time possible)

50
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Treatment for infectious conjunctivitis

A

antibiotic eye drops

51
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May be caused by neuromuscular or structural abnormalities of nose, mouth, or throat

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articulation disorder

52
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Manifestations include severe eyelid edema, erythema, and anteriorly displaced eye

A

orbital cellulitis

53
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Number one way to encourage neurologic, language, and speech development

A

reading

54
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Red areas beneath the conjunctiva

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subconjunctival hemorrhage

55
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When does vocalization begin?

A

Birth to 4 months (cooing)

56
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Can also result from extended contact lens wear and surgery

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corneal ulcer

57
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Treatment for refractive errors

A

corrective lenses

58
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Sounds, while purposeful, have no direct meaning

A

prelingual language

59
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Treatment for orbital cellulitis

A

aggressive IV antibiotics

60
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Treatment for strabismus includes __________________, ______________, _______________, and _____________.

A

special corrective lenses, vision therapy, surgery, drug therapy

61
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Treatment for chlamydia conjunctivitis

A

systemic antibiotics

62
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Ability to see close objects more clearly than those at a distance; caused by image focusing in front of the retina

A

myopia (nearsightedness)

63
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X-linked disorder that interferes with ability to discriminate between certain color groups

A

color deficiency (color blindness)

64
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Remove _______________ around the eye before administering eye drops

A

crusted material

65
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When do eyes begin to develop in utero?

A

22 days

66
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Visual disturbance occurs from alterations in the path of light through the eye

A

refractive errors

67
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Do not remove patch for corneal abrasion for _________ and do not allow child to ______ the eye

A

24 hours, rub

68
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If the lacrimal duct remains blocked after _____ of age, ______________ may be needed.

A

1 year, surgical opening

69
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Alteration in pitch and intonation resulting from a medical condition such as cleft palate

A

disorder of the voice

70
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Discard used ___________ and _____________ after infection with conjunctivitis.

A

contact lenses, eye makeup

71
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Characterized by excessive tearing of eye and crusting along eyelid upon waking up

A

blocked lacrimal duct

72
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Child cannot express thought through speech

A

expressive disorder

73
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May be seen in nonaccidental injuries such as shaken baby syndrome

A

subconjunctival hemorrhage

74
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Condition in which eyes are not aligned due to lack of ocular muscle coordination

A

strabismus

75
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The fetus can hear ____________ and ______________.

A

voices, mother’s heartbeat

76
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Underlying cause of amblyopia should be identified and treated before child turns _____________.

A

4 years old

77
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Vision screening at 3 years and older involves ______________, ______________, and _________________.

A

HOTV cards, Lea Symbols, Tumbling E

78
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Symptoms include scratching, burning, and light sensitivity. Signs include edema, redness, and discharge from eye.

A

conjunctivitis

79
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Child’s head should be kept as still as possible

A

hyphema

80
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primary glaucoma

A

occurs before 3 years

81
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When is the critical period of ear development?

A

4-6 weeks of gestation

82
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Avoid eye straining activities such as coloring, drawing, and reading

A

hyphema

83
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Type of hearing loss which is the result of damage to the conduction system between the auditory nervous system and the cerebral cortex

A

central hearing loss

84
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Two treatments of amblyopia

A

Patching of good eye to force use of affected eye; corrective lenses

85
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A serious form of eye infection that can cause systemic infections if not treated promptly; commonly associated with recent sinus infections

A

orbital cellulitis

86
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When does expressive language begin to develop?

A

First year of life

87
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Surgical removal of opaque lens has best patient outcomes when performed within _________ of age or as soon as diagnosed.

A

8 weeks

88
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Treatment for chemical splashing involves prompt irrigation with _________ or _________ to prevent further injury to eye. _____________ can be used to prevent pain.

A

water, saline, pre-irrigation anesthesia (numbing eye drops)

89
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Vision screening at birth involves assessing for ___________________, ___________________, and ___________________.

A

structural abnormalities, red reflex, ability to fixate

90
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Manifestations include pain, tearing, purulent drainage, and blurred vision

A

corneal ulcer

91
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Is a normal variation that should not persist past 3 months of age

A

strabismus

92
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Orbital cellulitis may progress to _________________

A

meningitis

93
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Medication management for glaucoma includes _____________ and _____________.

A

Cholinergic agents, beta blockers

94
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Another term for conjunctivitis

A

pink eye

95
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Children with a cochlear implant should be vaccinated against ____________________ due to high risk of contracting it.

A

pneumococcal meningitis

96
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An interruption in the flow of normal speech, including stuttering and lisping

A

fluency disorder

97
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If an infant does not pass an initial newborn hearing screening after ____ tries, he or she is referred to a(n) __________________ for more in depth and accurate screening

A

2, audiologist

98
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Child has decreased ability to comprehend language

A

receptive disorder

99
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opacity of lens

A

cataract

100
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Diagnosis of corneal abrasion is made by administering __________________ and visualizing it under ____________

A

fluorescein eye drop, Wood lamp

101
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Impairs depth perception

A

amblyopia

102
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Routine testing for color deficiency is performed in _____________ using a ________________________.

A

preschool boys, color confusion test

103
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Often result of infections caused by trauma to eye

A

corneal ulcer

104
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Soak a cotton ball in ______ water and wipe from the _________________. A ____ cotton ball should be used for each pass and each eye.

A

warm, inner corner outward, new

105
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When is the critical period of eye development?

A

days 22-50 of gestation

106
Q

Language is prelingual until ________ of age, when first words appear.

A

10-12 months

107
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Understanding of words

A

Receptive language

108
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Most commonly, refractive errors result from ___________________.

A

an abnormally shaped orb

109
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Head CT, blood and eye cultures, and lab work directs treatment

A

orbital cellulitis

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