Pediatrics Flashcards
Inflammation of lungs
Pneumonia
Sudden infant death syndrome
SIDS
Enlargement of lymphoid tissue of nasopharynx
Adenoid hyperplasia
Strep (chain)
Staph (cluster)
Enlarged tonsils
Rheumatic fever
Tonisillitis
Red/ regular measeles
Rubeola
Chickenpox
Varicella
Affects bronchi
Asthma
Enterobiasis
Pinworm
Toxocariasis
Roundworm
German measles
Rubella
Coryza
Common cold
Upper respiratory tract
Linked to chicken pox because if Aspirin being given
Reyes syndrome
Whooping cough (DTaP) Respiratory tract disease
Pertussis
Acute, life threatening infectious disease
Membrane like coating on mucous membrane surfaces
(DTaP)
Diptheria
Lock jaw
DTaP
Tetanus
MMR
Measles mumps rubella
IPV
Inactivated polio vaccine
OPV
Oral polio vaccine
Hib
Haemophilus influenza B
DTap
Diphtheria
Tetanus
acellular Pertussis
HBV
Hepatitis B vaccine
Var
Varicellq
TD
Booster for tetanus and diphtheria
What might be done at a well child visit?
Patient history
Physical examination
What ages are well child visits done on children under 3?
1 , 2 , 4, 6, 9, 12, 15-18, 24 months
How is the length of infant measured?
Inches
How much growth will normal healthy infant show at end of one year in weight?
Double weight in first 6 months
Triple weight in 1 year
Why and how is chest circumference measured on infants?
Nipple line
Measured in CM
Heart and lung development
When does BP start on child? What is the importance?
3 years old
Help identify children at risk dir developing hypertension as adults
Purpose of growth charts and what percentiles mean?
% compared to 100 other children
To help provide follow growth of child
Significance of jaundice in newborn?
High level of bilirubin
Liver breaks down to be removed in stool
What is PKU and when is test done?
Phenal ketone uria
Can cause brain damage and mental retardation
Done at birth and 1 week later if abnormal
Are healthcare workers encouraged to receive influenza vaccine, why?
Yes, could help reduce illness to patients
Inflammation around spinal cord
Meningitis
What muscle is most commonly used in infants for injections?
Vastus lateralis (anterior lateral thigh)
Where is the gluteal muscle and why is it not used as an injection site in infants?
In the buttocks
Sciatic nerve is too close to femoral artery
Small and not well developed
What is BRAT diet?
For diarrhea
Banana, rice, applesauce, toast
Why do we obtain urine specimens from pediatric patient?
Part of physical exam
Assist on diagnosis of pathologic disease
Evaluate effectiveness of therapy
Inflamed windpipe
Epiglottitis
Viral respiratory infection
3months-3years
Croup
What is Pku
Phenylketoneuria
3 childhood GI disorders that are not diseases
Colic, diarrhea, vomiting
Causes of childhood obesity?
Overeating and not enough activity
Problems associated with childhood obesity?
Hypertension
Type 2 diabetes
Qhat age should 1st well visit be?
1 month
VIS
Vaccination information sheet
No lot #
Medical record shows?
Lot #
Signature of parent
2.2 kg
1lb
Apgar
Muscle tone Skin color Respiration Heart rate Response to stimuli
FTT
Failure to thrive
Newborn vision
20/150 should be 20/20 by 6 months
Tinea capitis
Scalp
Tinea corporis
Ringworm
Unguium
Nails, brittle and thick
Tinea pedis
Athletes foot
Tinea cruris
Jock itch
Purpose of well child visit
Evaluate growth and development
Signs of child neglect and abuse
Burns, bruises, head injuries, malnourished, poor hygiene
Helminths
Worms
Pruritus
Itching