Pediatric Exam Flashcards
IPV
Inactivate Polio Vaccine
MMR
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
HBV
Hepatitis B Vaccine
HIB
Haemophilus Influenzae B
OPV
Oral Polio Vaccine
var
varicella
DTap
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis
What is the length of an infant measured in?
inches
How much should a baby’s weight grow at 6 mo & 1 year?
- double in first 6 months
- triple by age one
Compared to an adults head about how big is a baby’s head at birth?
80% of adult size head at birth
How much should a baby’s grow (height) in the first year?
Grows about 10 inches on average
What muscle is most commonly used in infants for injections?
Vastas Lateralis (anterior lateral thigh)
why is no injection for infants given in the gluteal muscle ?
Femoral Artery is too close
What test may be done on a jaundice baby?
Check billirubin
What is the purpose of using growth charts?
primary use is to look at the child’s growth pattern
What do the percentiles of growth charts mean?
out of 100 kids where they fall compared to them
80%tile means 20% of kids are higher than them
What does PKU stand for?
Phenylketonuria
What is PKU?
A birth defect that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body.
Can’t break down proteins
When is the test for PKU done?
done at birth and then a week later if it is abnormal
What can PKU cause?
brain damage and mental retardation
Is it recommended healthcare workers get the flu vaccine?
Yes
Why should healthcare workers get the flu vaccine?
help protect yourself and your patients from any illness that could be avoided
What ages are well child visits done on children less than 3?
1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15-18, 24 months and then yearly
At what age does the doctor want to see the baby for it’s first well visit after birth?
1 month
When is the BRAT diet recommended?
when diarrhea is part of digestive problems
What does the BRAT diet consist of?
Banana, Rice, Applesauce, Toast
What are causes of childhood obesity?
overreating and lack of exercise
What is the vaccine for chickenpox?
Varicella vaccine
What is the vaccine for Diphtheria?
DTaP
What is the vaccine for Hib?
Hib
What is the vaccine for Hepatitis A?
Hep A
What is the vaccine for Hepatitis B?
Hep B
What is the vaccine for Influenza?
Flu Vaccine
What is the vaccine for Measles?
MMR
What is the vaccine for Mumps?
MMR
What is the vaccine for Pertussis?
DTaP
What is the vaccine for Polio?
Polio
What is the vaccine for Pneumococcal?
PCV13
What is the vaccine for Rotavirus?
RV
What is the vaccine for Rubella?
MMR
What is the vaccine for Tetanus?
DTaP
Pneumonia
Inflammation of the lungs
What can cause Reyes Syndrome?
Taking aspirin when having the chicken pox or influenza
Asthma
Affects Bronchi
Rubeola
Red/Regular Measles
Lockjaw is….
Tetanus
Pinworm is known as….
enterobiasis
Roundworm is known as….
toxocariasis
pruritis
itching
helminths
worms
What is a vaccine?
A suspension of infectious agents or some part of them
What is the purpose of vaccines?
Purpose is to establish resistance to an infectious disease
What are main symptoms of Rubeola?
Rash & Koplik’s Spots
Rubella is aka…
German Measles/3 day Measles
Chicken Pox is aka….
Varicella
where do the mumps start?
salivary glands
diphtheria
membrane like coating over mucous membranes of respiratory tract
Whooping cough is aka…
Pertussis
def of whooping cough
repetitious cough with prolonged harsh, shrill sound during inspiration
Adenoid Hyperplasia
Enlargement of lymphoid tissue of nasopharynx
Tetanus
Acute, life threatening infectious disease characterized by persistent, painful contractions of skeletal muscles.
Coryza
Common Cold
which causes more severe complications…Rubeola or Rubella?
Rubeola
what does SIDS stand for?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
What is SIDS?
Completely unexplained death of an apparently normal and healthy infant
Leading cause of chronic illness in children?
Asthma
What is croup?
Acute viral infection of respiratory tract
What age group is croup most seen in?
seen in children 3 months to 3 years of age
Identify 3 childhood GI disorders that are not diseases but would cause parents great concern
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Infantile Colic
where is tinea capitis?
scalp
what is tinea corporis?
ringworm
where/what is tinea unguium?
nails, thick and brittle
where/what is Tinea pedis?
athlete’s foot
where/what is Tinea cruris?
jock itch
tonsilittis…
inflammation of the tonsils
What can the common cold lead to?
Upper Respiratory Infection
def. of epiglottis
A potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the tissue protecting the windpipe becomes inflamed
actual meaning of epiglottis…
inflammation of the epiglottis
at what age do you start doing blood pressures?
3 years old
Reasons for obtaining urine specimens from pediatric patients?
- screen for presence of disease
- assist in diagnosis of pathologic condition
- evaluate effectiveness of therapy
what is the significance of jaundice in newborn?
too much billirubin or liver isn’t breaking it down
Purpose of a well child visit…
- evaluates growth and development
- direct exam toward discovering any abnormal conditions if they exist
- anticipatory guidance to parents
Why do we measure head circumference?
- to check the growth plates and brain growth
- to watch for micro¯oencephaly/hydrocephaly
- head fontanels closing too early or not closing?
dT
diphtheria
what unit is chest circumference measured in?
centimeters
where is the chest circumference measured?
nipple line
why is chest circumference important to measure?
Chest cavity development
Heart and lung development
Meningitis
Inflammation of brain and spinal cord membranes, typically caused by an infection.
gas
flatulence
emesis
vomiting
