Pediatrics Vocabulary

Question 1

Delirium

Answer 1

A temporary mental state characterized by confusion, anxiety, incoherent speech, and hallucinations.

Question 2

Depression

Answer 2

A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest.

Question 3

Incontinent

Answer 3

Involuntary loss of urine.

Question 4

Isolation

Answer 4

The state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others.

Question 5

Clean Utility Room

Answer 5

A room used to store clean patient items, linens, sterile supplies etc.

Question 6

Dirty Utility Room

Answer 6

A room where patient equipment and supplies are kept after use.

Question 7

Crash Cart

Answer 7

A rolling cart which contains medication and equipment needed for use for critically ill patients.

Question 8

Puberty

Answer 8

Is the process of physical changes through which a child’s body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.

Question 9

Croup

Answer 9

A covering or shelter over the head and shoulders within which a stream of vapor (sometimes medicated) is maintained for the relief of some respiratory conditions.

Question 10

Mongolian Spots

Answer 10

Also known as Mongolian Blue Spot, congenital dermal melanocytosis, and dermal melanocytosis is a benign, flat, congenital birthmark with wavy borders and irregulars.

Question 11

Learning Disability

Answer 11

A condition in the brain that causes difficulties comprehending or processing information in a typical manner.

Question 12

Pediatrician

Answer 12

Medical Specialist who treats children 16 years of age and under.

Question 13

Child Life Specialist

Answer 13

Are pediatric health care professionals who work with children and families in hospital and other settings to help them cope with the challenges of hospitalization, illness, and disability.

Question 14

Immunizations (Vaccinations)

Answer 14

Safely and effectively use a small amount of a weakened or killed virus or bacteria or bits of lab made protein that imitate the virus in order to prevent infection by the same virus or bacteria.

Question 15

Food Allergy/ Intolerance

Answer 15

A food intolerance and food allergy are often mistaken for each other. However, while a food intolerance can cause discomfort a food allergy can be very severe as it causes an immune system reaction.

Question 16

Enuresis

Answer 16

Nighttime incontinence.

Question 17

Diarrhea and Vomiting

Answer 17

Often caused by a virus.

Question 18

Diaper Rash

Answer 18

Skin Irritation common in children under 5.

Question 19

Deciduous Teeth

Answer 19

First set of teeth in humans.

Question 20

Congenital

Answer 20

A disease or physical abnormality present from birth.

Question 21

Colic

Answer 21

The term applies to any healthy, well fed infant who cries more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, for more than 3 weeks.

Question 22

A’s and B’s

Answer 22

Episodes of apnea and bradycardia.

Question 23

Asphyxia

Answer 23

When the body is deprived of oxygen, causing unconsciousness or death.

Question 24

Aspiration

Answer 24

The action or process of drawing breath.

Question 25

Bili Lights/ Phototherapy

Answer 25

Use of light in the treatment of physical or mental illness.

Question 26

Central Catheter or Central Line

Answer 26

A central lien is an IV line that goes into a large blood vessel near the center of the body.

Question 27

Chest Tube

Answer 27

A flexible plastic tube that is inserted through the chest wall and into the pleural space or mediastinum.

Question 28

Cyanosis

Answer 28

A bluish discoloration of skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

Question 29

ET Tube

Answer 29

A tracheal tube is a catheter that is inserted into the trachea for the primary purpose of establishing and maintaining a patent airway and to ensure the adequate exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Question 30

Extubation

Answer 30

Removal of a tube from the trachea after artificial ventilation.

Question 31

Hematocrit

Answer 31

The ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood.

Question 32

Meconium Aspiration

Answer 32

The aspiration of stained amniotic fluid, which can occur before during or immediately after birth.

Question 33

PICC Line

Answer 33

It is a catheter that enters the body through the skin (percutaneously) at a peripheral site, extends to the superior vena cava (a central venous trunk), and stays in place (dwells within the veins) for days or weeks.

Question 34

Surfactant

Answer 34

Surfactant reduces the surface tension of fluid in the lungs and helps make the small air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) more stable. This keeps them from collapsing when an individual exhales.

Question 35

Ventilator

Answer 35

A medical ventilator is a machine designed to provide mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs, to deliver breaths to a patient who is physically unable to breath or breathing insufficiently.