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Pediatrics Flashcards

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APGAR: Appearance scores

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0 = blue
1 = blue extremities
2 = no blue

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APGAR: Pulse scores

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0 = absent
1 = <100bpm
2 = 100-140bpm

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APGAR: Grimace scores

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0 = no response
1 = grimace
2 = cry/withdrawal

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APGAR: Activity scores

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0 = flaccid
1 = some flexion
2 = active motion

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APGAR: Respiration scores

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0 = absent
1 = weak cry/hypoventilation
2 = strong cry

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When is APGAR checked?

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-1min
-5mins
-10mins if needed (if normal score at 5min, no need to check again)

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What is a normal APGAR score?

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> /= 8/10

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Interventions for abnormal APGAR scores

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5-7 = blow-by oxygen
<6 = resuscitation
3-4 = bag mask ventilation

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General rules of gross motor development:
a) reflexes before cortex
b) cortex before reflexes

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a) reflexes before cortex

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General rules of gross motor development:
a) localized before general responses
b) general before localized responses

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b) general before localized responses

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General rules of gross motor development: order of tone?

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Gravity (supine): flexor before extensor
Antigravity (upright): extensor before flexor

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General rules of gross motor development: order of body regions?

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-Cephalic to caudal
-Proximal to distal

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Key Milestones at month 3

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-Prone on elbows
-Lift head in prone
-Belly crawl

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Key Milestones at month 4

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-Supine > sidelying

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Key Milestones at months 5-6

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-Prone > supine
-Pull to sit
-Sit w/ UE support
-Feet to mouth

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Key Milestones at months 6-7

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-Supine > prone
-Quadruped
-Ring sit
-Trunk rotation in sitting
-Transfer objects btwn hands

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Key Milestones at months 9-10

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-Quadruped creeping
-Cruising sideways
-Pull to stand
-Pincher grasp
-3 jaw chuck grasp (looks like ASL no)

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Key Milestones at months 10-15

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-Walking unassisted
-In/out of squat
-Controlled grasp & release
-Stacks 2 cubes

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Flexor Withdrawal Reflex: stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: noxious to sole of foot.
Response: toes ext, DF, LE flex.
Integrated: 2mo

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Crossed Extension Reflex: stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: noxious to ball of foot
Response: opposite (unstimulated) LE flexes, then adducts & extends.
Integrated: 2mo

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Rooting Reflex: stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: stroke cheek
Response: head turns toward direction of stimulus, mouth opens.
Integrated: 3mo

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Traction Reflex: stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: grasp arm & pull from supine > sit.
Response: total flexion of UE.
Integrated: 5mo

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Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR): stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: rotate head to one side in supine.
Response: bow & arrow posture (flexion away from head turn, extension on side of head turn).
Integrated: 6mo

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Palmar Grasp Reflex: stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: pressure on palm.
Response: fingers flex.
Integrated: 6mo

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Moro Reflex: stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: drop backward from sitting > supine.
Response: UE extend & abduct, hands open. Then UE flex & adduct, arms cross over chest.
Integrated: 6mo

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Symmetric Tonic Labyrinth Reflex (TLR): stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: prone or supine position.
Response (Prone): increased flexor tone.
Response (Supine): increased extensor tone.
Integrated: 6mo

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Positive Support Reflex: stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: contact ball of foot in standing.
Response: rigid extension of LEs.
Integrated: 6mo

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Plantar Grasp Reflex: stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: pressure on ball of foot.
Response: toes flex.
Integrated: 9mo

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Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR): stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: head flexion or extension in quadruped.
Response (Flexion): UE flex, LE extend.
Response (Extension): UE extend, LE flex.
Integrated: 12mo

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Startle Reflex: stimulus, response, & when is it integrated?

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Stimulus: sudden loud noise
Response: UE extend & abduct.
Integrated: persists

31
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Which reflex does not onset until 4-6mo after birth?

32
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Plagiocephaly skull deformation

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Ipsilateral:
-Occipital flattening.
-Frontal bossing (protruding).
-Ear displaced anteriorly.

Contralateral:
-Occipital bossing.

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Plagiocephaly treatment

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What does Left Plagiocephaly look like?

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Left occipital flattening.
Left frontal bossing.
Right occipital bossing.

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Torticollis presentation

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Side bend toward
Rotate away

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How do Plagiocephaly & Torticollis relate?

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Opposite sides.
Left plagiocephaly = right torticollis.

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Torticollis treatment

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SCM stretching

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Spastic Cerebral Palsy: definition & presentation

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Velocity-dependent resistance to stretch.
Synergy patterns.
Contractures.
Crouch gait.
Toe walking.

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Ataxic Cerebral Palsy: definition & presentation

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Disorder of coordination, force, & timing; cerebellar involvement.
Low tone.
Tremor.
Poor balance.
Wide BOS.
Nystagmus.

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Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: definition & presentation

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Slow, writhing movements; basal ganglia involved.
Poor stability.
Hand tremors.
Fluctuating tone.

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Cerebral Palsy GMFCS Level 1

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Walks without restrictions.
Some limitations w/ advanced motor skills.

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Cerebral Palsy GMFCS Level 2

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Walks without a device.
Limitations with community ambulation (e.g., difficulty with stairs).

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Cerebral Palsy GMFCS Level 3

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Walks with a device.
Limitations with community ambulation (may require manual WC).

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Cerebral Palsy GMFCS Level 4

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Mobility severely limited.
Power WC for community.

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Cerebral Palsy GMFCS Level 5

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Mobility severely limited, even with assistive tech.
Requires caregiver.

46
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Down Syndrome definition

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Trisomy 21 (extra chromosome 21)

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What increases risk of Down Syndrome?

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Geriatric pregnancy

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Down Syndrome: precautions

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Avoid forceful neck flexion & rotation (risk of subluxing AA joint).
Avoid hyperextension of elbows & knees when WB (d/t hypotonia).

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Down Syndrome: common sxs

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Delayed milestones, especially running & jumping.
Impaired postural control.
Weak quads.
Weak hip abductors.

50
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Down Syndrome: treatments should ideally include…

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Encourage WB - standing/walking activities.
Exercises that address both gross & fine motor skills.

51
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What is Dyspraxia & what condition is it commonly seen with?

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Difficulty imitating movements.
Autism.

52
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Sensory Seeking definition

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Hypo-reactive to sensory input.

53
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Sensory Avoiding definition

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Hyper-reactive to sensory input.

54
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy definition

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X-linked (boys only).
Destruction of muscle cells.
Pseudohypertrophy: fat & collagen fill muscles.
Short lifespan, strength WILL decline.

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: key characteristic

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Gower’s Sign: puts hands on knees & “walks” up legs to stand upright.

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: treatments & precautions

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-Focus on maintaining mobility for as long as possible & preventing contractures.
-Strength will decline no matter what, so less focus on strengthening.
-Do NOT over-fatigue!

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Scheurrman Disease: definition & radiograph presentation

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-Juvenile kyphosis.
-Schmorl Nodes (wedging of thoracic vertebrae).

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Scheurrman Disease: presentation

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-Pain w/ thoracic extension.
-Agg by standing or sitting for prolonged time.
-Increased thoracic kyphosis.
-Increased lumbar lordosis.

59
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Scheurrman Disease: interventions

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Stretch pecs
Strengthen thoracic extensors
Scapular stabilization

60
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Nerve roots involved with Erb’s Palsy

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Nerve roots involved with Klumpke’s Palsy

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Erb’s Palsy: MOI

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Stretch head downwards

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Klumpke’s Palsy: MOI

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Stretch arm above head

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Erb’s Palsy: deformity & sxs

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-Waiter’s Tip deformity
-Shoulder & elbow mm affected
-Loss of abd & ER
-Sensory loss of radial arm

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Klumpke’s Palsy: deformity & sxs

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-Claw Hand deformity
-Paralysis of hand intrinsics (non-functional hand)
-Sensory loss of ulnar arm

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