Gastrointestinal Flashcards

1
Q

insulin production begins at __ weeks gestation

A

20 weeks

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2
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the development of the GI system is complete at __ - __ weeks gestation

A

36-38 weeks

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3
Q

neonates have an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux due to …

A

lower esophageal sphincter tone

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4
Q

neonate stomach capacity

A

approximately 60mL

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5
Q

toddler stomach capacity

A

approximately 500mL

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6
Q

omphalocele

A

congenital abnormality; membranous sac covering abdominal organs

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7
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gastroschisis

A

congenital abnormality; abdominal contents NOT covered by membranous sac

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8
Q

infants have a ____ abdomen, so a distended or scaphoid abdomen indicates ______

A

cylindrical

pathology

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9
Q

in children, the abdomen is larger than the chest until age ___

A

4

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10
Q

physiologic jaundice is common in babies because…

A

liver conjugation reactions are impaired

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11
Q

in their 1st year, children are prone to hypoglycemia because…

A

the liver synthesizes and stores glycogen less effectively than it does in older children

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12
Q

until what age do infants experience prolonged gastric emptying and transit time through the small intestines?

A

6-8 months

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13
Q

prolonged gastric emptying and transit time through the small intestines puts an infant at risk for…

A

adverse effects and toxicities

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14
Q

TRUE/FALSE: inguinal hernias in children ALWAYS require surgical correction

A

TRUE

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15
Q

Technique for Assessing for Inguinal Hernia

A

palpate inguinal canal bilaterally
on the right side, palpate up to the external inguinal ring, invaginating the scrotum
have patient bear down
if no hernia, nothing is felt
if hernia, mass will be felt at tip of finger or against side of finger medially

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