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Peds Ch 20-21 Flashcards

1
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What is preterm

A

before 37 weeks

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2
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What is term

A

37-42 weeks

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3
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What is post term

A

after 42 weeks

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4
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What is the positions to place baby to sleep in

A

side or back

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5
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In a preterm infant, what is the most dangerous complication

A

Respiration

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6
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Lung problems in a premature infant is attributed to a lack of

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Surfactant,

surfactant will be given

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7
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What is the most well known contributing cause of LGA infants

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Maternal Diabetes

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8
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What assessment scale is used commonly to determine gestational age

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Ballard Scoring System

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9
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What is the most common cause of SGA

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IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction)

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10
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With an infant withdrawing from addictive drugs, how should the environment be maintained

A

limit touching
swaddle
dark, non stimulating environment

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11
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What is a common cause of jaundice in a newborn

A

hemolytic disease (liver disease)

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12
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What should the nurse be concerned with if there is meconium staining

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Respirations-the baby aspirating

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13
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What blood test is done to a pregnant mom to screen for Down’s syndrome

A

Alfa feto Protein

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14
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What are symptoms of spina bifida

A

bubble on back

tuft of hair

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15
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What are symptoms of hydrocephalus

A

big head circumference, squished eye, increased ICP

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16
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What causes hydrocephalus

A

Blockage or not draining

17
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What assessment is done daily for an infant suspected of having hydrocephalus

A

measurement of head circumference

18
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What are symptoms of esophageal atresia

A

frothing, drooling, choking cyanosis

19
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What is esophageal atresia

A

the esophagus doesn’t connect to the stomach but instead the lungs

20
Q

What is hip dysplasia

A

the hip comes out of joint

21
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What are symptoms of hip dysplasia

A

extra gluteal folds

22
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What are common treatments for hip dysplasia

A

ortolani

23
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What is cleft lip

A

lip isn’t fused together

24
Q

What is cleft palate

A

hard palate isn’t fused together

25
Q

How would the nurse assess for cleft palate

A

Feel for the hole inside the nouth

26
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What is a major concern for cleft lip/palate

A

how to get the baby to eat(feeding)

27
Q

What medication is given for hypothyroidism

A

Levothyroxine

28
Q

What are some key actions to decrease symptoms after feeding an infant with hiatal hernia

A

keep upright to decrease reflux

29
Q

What is imperforate anus

A

Anus doesn’t go all the way through

30
Q

What are symptoms of imperforate anus

A

Doesn’t poop within 1st 24 hours

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