Pediatric Disorders Flashcards
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______is a virus that causes gastroenteritis . This disease causes severe watery ____, often with vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. In babies and young children, it can lead to ______.
- Rotavirus
- Diarrhea (leading cause of diarrhea in children around the world)
- Dehydration
_____ is a serious disease caused by a toxin (poison) made by _____. It causes a thick coating in the back of the ___ or _____ that makes it hard to ____ or ____. It can be _____.
- Diphtheria
- Bacteria
- Nose or throat
- Breathe or swallow
- DEADLY
_____ AKA _____is a very serious respiratory (in the ____ and _____ ) infection caused by the _____bacteria. It causes violent coughing you can’t stop. Most harmful for _____ and can be ____.
- Whooping cough AKA Pertussis
- Lungs and breathing tubes
- Pertussis bacteria
- Young babies
- DEADLY
The vaccine called ____ (Prevnar) protects against the _____ types that cause most of the severe illness in children. The vaccine can also help prevent some ______.
- PCV13
- 13 types of Pneumococcal bacteria
- Ear infections
The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine protects against how many types of bacteria? What ages are this recommended for? What if cigarette use is involved?
- 23 types of bacteria (Pneumovax)
- Recommended for 65 and older, and 2 years and older at high risk for disease.
- Also recommended for 19-64 if cigarettes are used
Poliomyelitis is a disease caused by _____. Can lead to lifelong ____ or even _____.
- Polio virus
- Paralysis
- DEATH
what age can the first flu vaccination be administered? who is especially at danger if they contract the flu (3 answers)
- 6 months
* Young children, anyone with asthma, diabetics
If a pregnant woman gets infected with this Virus it can cause serious birth defects? what is the vaccination for this?
- Rubella
* MMR
Children who get the MMR vaccine that is combined with Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine between 12-23 months have a high risk of _____caused by _____.
*Seizures
*Caused by fever
(this is rare)
At what ages is it recommended that the HPV vaccine be given? How many doses and How far apart?
- 11-12 years old
* 2 doses- 6 months apart
Teens and young adults who start the HPV series later, at ages ____ through ____, will continue to need ___ doses of HPV vaccine to protect against _____ causing HPV infection.
- 15-26
- Three doses
- Cancer causing HPV infection
Both Cleft Lip/Palate are _____ anomalies resulting from failure of ____/____ structure to ___ during embryonic development.. The cause is? Are these isolated conditions?
- Congenital
- Tissue/bony structure
- Fuse
- Cause unknown, possibly environmental
- Can be isolated or component of another disease/syndrome
About 50% of all clefts are what? Describe this type?
- Cleft-lip palate
* Combo of both cleft lip and palate
Over exposure to radiation in the environment, which can lead to birth defects is due to what natural disaster?
Carol
Clefts are more common in ____ children with ethnic backgrounds of ___ and ____, and less common in ____.
- Male children
- Asians and American Indians
- Less common in African Americans
Although causes for Clefts are unknown, what are some possible cause?
- Deficiency in folic acid
- Alcohol
- Smoking
What 3 medications may contribute to Cleft disorders?
- Accutane
- Pheytoin
- Topamax
5 complications that can come from Cleft disorders?
- Breathing Issues
- Feeding/swallowing problems
- Repeat ear infections/hearing loss
- Speech/Language delays
- Dental problems
How does a nurse assess for a cleft palate?
*Can either be visualized or palpated with gloved finger if mild.
In cleft disorders, secondary to fluid in ____ ear, ear _____ inserted to alleviate _____.
- Middle ear
- Ear tubes
- Fluid build up
What age can a cleft lip be repaired? What does the infant need to be free of in order for surgery to be performed?
- At any age but usually done at 10-12 weeks old
* Oral, respiratory, systemic infections
In cleft disorders, nasal and maxillary processes fail to close around __-___ weeks after conception
*4-10 weeks
When is the cleft palate surgery postponed until? Why?
- 6 to 18 months
* Allows for physiologic changes to take place first.
POST OP CARE for Cleft surgery.
- What restrictions is the child placed on?
- Positioning for child?
- How is the suture line kept in tact?
- Interventions are geared towards what?
- NPO immediately after surgery
- Placed on back or side
- Logan bow or steri strips taped to face
- Prevention of suture disruption
What is used for feeding of cleft client post operatively? What does it do?
- A special nipple known as a Breck feeder or Haberman feeder
- Regulates the flow of formula into mouth
