Gastrointestinal Flashcards
insulin production begins at __ weeks gestation
20 weeks
the development of the GI system is complete at __ - __ weeks gestation
36-38 weeks
neonates have an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux due to …
lower esophageal sphincter tone
neonate stomach capacity
approximately 60mL
toddler stomach capacity
approximately 500mL
omphalocele
congenital abnormality; membranous sac covering abdominal organs
gastroschisis
congenital abnormality; abdominal contents NOT covered by membranous sac
infants have a ____ abdomen, so a distended or scaphoid abdomen indicates ______
cylindrical
pathology
in children, the abdomen is larger than the chest until age ___
4
physiologic jaundice is common in babies because…
liver conjugation reactions are impaired
in their 1st year, children are prone to hypoglycemia because…
the liver synthesizes and stores glycogen less effectively than it does in older children
until what age do infants experience prolonged gastric emptying and transit time through the small intestines?
6-8 months
prolonged gastric emptying and transit time through the small intestines puts an infant at risk for…
adverse effects and toxicities
TRUE/FALSE: inguinal hernias in children ALWAYS require surgical correction
TRUE
Technique for Assessing for Inguinal Hernia
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