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NRSG257 Flashcards

1
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Mortality of children

A

Injury and poisoning

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2
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Signs and symptoms of pregnancy

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Missed period

Mimicked period symptoms

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3
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Diagnosis of pregnancy

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Blood tests 99% accurate

Tests for levels of hCG hormone produced by placenta

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4
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HCG hormone

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Human chorionic gonadotrophin

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5
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Drugs administered during labour

A

Epidural Analgesia: Blocks nerve impulses for pain relief

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6
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Effect of antidepressants on neonates

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Parts of scalp, skull or brain missing

Diazepam: Neonatal withdrawal syndrome, floppy infant syndrome

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7
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ATSI suicide

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3x amount of non-indigenous

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8
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Breastfeeding and contraception

A

LAM (Lactational amenorrhea method) where breastfeeding acts as birth control

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9
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How effective is LAM

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94%

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10
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Most common childhood injury

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Fracture 36%

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11
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Child’s bone anatomy

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Weak growth plates

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12
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Compartment syndrome

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Emergency. Caused by build up of internal bleeding or swelling of tissues

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13
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Safest analgesic for children (pain relief)

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Paracetamol, hepatotoxicity is constant concern (liver damage)

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14
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Growth and development factor importance

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Both are factors in injuries due to lack of coordination and inability to interpret danger

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15
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Separation anxiety

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Child fears being parted from parent (9months-4years)

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16
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Paiget’s theory of…development

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Cognitive

17
Q

Lower respiratory tract consists of

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Bronchi, Bronchioles, Alveoli

18
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Common paediatric respiratory conditions

A

Asthma (triggers),

Croup (caused by virus)

19
Q

Respiratory acidosis

A

Build up of carbon dioxide - causes body fluids to become acidic

20
Q

Asthma treatments

A

Reliever
Preventer
Controller
Combination

21
Q

Asthma reliever

A

Short-acting Beta agonist: Bronchodilator Eg. Salbutamol (Ventolin)

22
Q

Pain assessment for children under 2

A 
FLACC
Face
Legs
Activity
Cry
Consolobility
23
Q

Asthma controller

A

Long-acting beta agonist

24
Q

Asthma preventer

A

Inhaled corticosteroids

25
Q

Analgesic NOT recommended for use in children

A

Aspirin (NSAID) due to linked Reye’s syndrome in children causing liver failure and brain damage

26
Q

Child urinary output

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0.5-1mL/kg

27
Q

Asthma % in children

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10%

28
Q

Response for acute exacerbation of asthma

A

Prednisone and ventolin

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