Peds (Ch. 18) - Bates/Sullivan Flashcards
Parents of children younger than ___ yrs should stay in the rm.
11
For children over 2yrs, measure height using a wall-mounted ___.
stadiometer
For BMI: underweight = < \_\_\_% health weight = \_\_\_-\_\_\_% overwt = \_\_\_-\_\_\_% obese = > \_\_\_%
5
5-85
85-95
95
b/p readings from the thigh are approx ___ mmHG higher than those from the upper arm. If they are the same or lower, ___ of the ___ should be suspected.
10, coarctation of the aorta
HR of children:
1-2 yrs = ___
2-6 yrs = ___
6-10 yrs = ___
110
103
95
___ ___ temperature recording are the preferable choice.
Auditory canal
Visual acuity: 3 months = \_\_\_ \_\_\_ 12 months = \_\_\_ younger than 4 yrs = \_\_\_ 4 yrs and older = \_\_\_
eyes converge
20/200
20/40
20/30
In peds, pull the pinna ___ and ___.
up and back
A red, bulging TM w/diminished mvmnt may indicate acute ___ ___. (Movement of the TM is absent in middle ear effusion.)
otitis media
Causes of ___ hearing loss include congenital abnormalities, trauma, recurrent AOM, and TM perforation.
conductive
Causes of ___ hearing loss include hereditary congenital infections, ototopic drugs, trauma, and infections such as meningitis.
sensorineural
Pale, boggy nasal mucous membranes are found in children w/chronic ___ ___.
allergic rhinitis
Caries are more likely to develop among children who have prolonged ___-___.
bottle-feeding
Staining of the teeth may be intrinsic d/t ___ use before 8 yrs of age. Extrinsic stains can be polished off and are d/t ___ and ___.
tetracycline, fluoride, iron
___ ___ typically produces a strawberry tongue, white/yellow exudates on the tonsils, a beefy-red uvula, and palatal petechiae.
Strep pharyngitis
Halitosis (bad breath) can be caused by upper ___, ___, or ___ infections.
respiratory, pharyngeal, mouth
Inspiration is prolonged in ___ ___ obstruction such as croup, whereas expiration is prolonged in ___ ___ obstruction such as asthma/COPD.
upper airway, lower airway
To accomplish a forced expiratory manuever, have the child ___ out the candles.
blow
___ ___ is resistance to movement of the head in any direction. Typically suggests ___.
Nuchal rigidity, meningitis
Children in resp distress may assume a ___ position where they lean forward
tripod
In coarctation of the aorta, the b/p is ___ in the legs than in the arms.
lower
Bubble baths and masturbatory activities can cause ___ ___ or ___.
vulvovaginal pruritis, candida
Abrasions or signs of trauma of the external ___ should raise possibility of sexual abuse.
genitalia
___ of the legs will typically resolve on its own. Severe/extreme ___ may be from pathologic causes such as ___ or ___ disease.
Bowing, bowing, rickett’s, Blount
The child is + for ___ sign if the pelvis tilts toward the unaffected hip during wt bearing on the affected side.
trendelenburg
Problems w/social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication could be signs of ___.
autism
In assessing gait, have the child perform ___-to-___ walking, ___, and ___.
heel-to-toe, hopping, jumping
The cerebellar exam can be tested using a ___-to-___ technique.
finger-to-nose
Children w/___ may have difficulty performing tasks and cooperating and inability to ___.
ADHD, focus
