Peds 26-37

Question 1

Rhabdosarcoma

Answer 1

Rare Cancer that starts as a growth of cells in soft tissue/muscle

Question 2

Osteosarcoma

Answer 2

The most common type of bone cancer may result in limb amputation

Question 3

Club foot

Answer 3

Deformity present at birth, which the babies foot is point in and down. Series of cast starting at infancy for treatment

Question 4

Psoriasis

Answer 4

Autoimmune skin disease that causes rash with itchy, scaly patches most common on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. Caused by over activation of T cells

Question 5

Circumferential burn

Answer 5

A burn that in circles an extremity, torso, neck, digits

Question 6

Escharotomy

Answer 6

An emergency surgical procedure that involves cutting into the burned skin to release Eschar and restore circulation

Question 7

Cellulitis

Answer 7

Bacterial skin infection can potentially spread to lymph nodes and bloodstream, causing sepsis

Question 8

Dietary needs for burn injury healing

Answer 8

High protein, hydration, increase calorie intake

Question 9

Diabetes mellitus 2

Answer 9

Affects the way, your body processes, sugar (glucose) for fuel

Question 10

Effects of untreated diabetes mellitus 2

Answer 10

Sugar causes buildup in the bloodstream leading to long-term consequences

Question 11

Risk factors of diabetes mellitus 2

Answer 11

Overweight childhood obesity, affects males more than females, diet

Question 12

Pathophysiology of type two diabetes mellitus

Answer 12

Decrease sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin

Question 13

Hypothyroidism

Answer 13

Endocrine disorder where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone

Question 14

Hypothyroid replacement therapy (Levothyroxine)

Answer 14

Chemically identical to thyroxine T4, which occurs naturally in the body

Question 15

Levothyroxine side effects

Answer 15

Shakiness rash, weight loss, headache. Delayed bone growth if untreated.

Question 16

Diabetes insipidus

Answer 16

Uncommon condition causes excessive production of very diluted urine and intense thirst

Question 17

Diabetes insipidus treatment (DDAVP desmopressin)

Answer 17

Antidiuretic hormone medication

Question 18

DDAVP desmopressin side effects

Answer 18

Headache, seizures, hyponatremia

Question 19

Type one diabetes mellitus

Answer 19

High levels of glucose in the blood and urine due to your body, making little to no insulin

Question 20

Symptoms of diabetes mellitus one

Answer 20

Very thirsty, frequent urination, very hungry, weight loss

Question 21

Pituitary tumor

Answer 21

Can reduce or increase the production of growth, sexual development, metabolism, and response to stress hormones

Question 22

Pituitary tumor treatment

Answer 22

Surgical removal possible radiation, lifelong hormone replacement therapy

Question 23

HIV human immunodeficiency virus

Answer 23

Virus destroys or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroy the bodies ability to fight infections and certain cancers

Question 24

Most commonly spread sexual infection

Answer 24

HIV

Question 25

Cells that are affected by HIV

Answer 25

CD4 cells, a type of white blood cell and key part of the immune system

Question 26

Systemic lupus erythematousus

Answer 26

Autoimmune disease causes inflammation in skin, joints, organs leading to damage. bodies immune system attacks itself

Question 27

Signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematousus

Answer 27

Butterfly rash on cheeks and nose, painful joints, depression, isolation weight loss

Question 28

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Answer 28

Chronic disease that causes joint inflammation in children under 16 (arthritis in children)

Question 29

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis symptoms

Answer 29

Joint pain, swelling and stiffness, growth, problems, restrict activities due to pain and swelling

Question 30

allergy to peanuts

Answer 30

Have an emergency care plan and provide epinephrine

Question 31

Droplet precautions

Answer 31

Pathogens such as influenza. Can spread less than 3 feet from patient. Droplets are 30 to 50 micrometers in size

Question 32

Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine (HIB)

Answer 32

Starts between 12 to 15 months. reduces risk of meningitis and epiglottis

Question 33

Diphtheria

Answer 33

Serious illness causes breathing difficulties, heart problems, nerve damage, pneumonia, and death

Question 34

Tetanus also known as lockjaw

Answer 34

Causes painful muscle stiffening, convulsions, and can cause death

Question 35

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough

Answer 35

Uncontrollable coughing, that can make it hard to breathe eat and drink

Question 36

Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DDTaP) vaccine

Answer 36

Injected intramuscularly in the thigh

Question 37

Measles

Answer 37

Rash that starts on the face then develops on the body 2 to 4 days later. can result in high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes

Question 38

Mumps

Answer 38

Swollen saliva producing glands and neck, fever headache, and muscle aches, testicles in males may cause sterility

Question 39

Rubella German measles

Answer 39

Fever, sore throat, rash, headache, red and itchy eyes. In pregnancy may result in babies with birth defects

Question 40

Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) administration

Answer 40

Two doses, to babies and children, 12 to 15 months and 4 to 6 years old

Question 41

Head lice (pediculus humanus captitis)

Answer 41

Permethrin medicated shampoo, wash in hot water

Question 42

Giardia

Answer 42

A tiny parasite that lives in the gut excreted by watery diarrhea

Question 43

Chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus)

Answer 43

Itchy rash with a small fluid filled blisters

Question 44

Chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus) symptom relief

Answer 44

Calamine lotion, cool baths in baking soda, antihistamines

Question 45

Scabies (scarcopetes scabiei)

Answer 45

Infected skin caused by tiny mites borrowing under the skin, intense itching

Question 46

Viral meningitis

Answer 46

Usually not serious and symptoms should disappear within a few weeks

Question 47

Bacterial meningitis

Answer 47

A medical emergency may result in brain injury and death if not treated, symptoms include a petechial rash

Question 48

Positive brudzinski

Answer 48

A physical sign that indicates meningitis inflammation, hips and knees flexing involuntary

Question 49

Positive kernig

Answer 49

Inflammation of the meninges the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

Question 50

Positive kernig (positive sign)

Answer 50

Maintain in the knee is extended beyond 135°

Question 51

Bacterial meningitis testing

Answer 51

Blood cultures and lumbar puncture