Peds Ch 38 GI & Ch 39 GU

Question 1

What are some differences between a childs GI system and an adults

Answer 1

smaller
liver & pancreas enzymes are reduced
can’t break down carbs

Question 2

What is Kwashiorkor

Answer 2

not enough protein

Question 3

What is rickets

Answer 3

lack of Vitamin D

Question 4

Because of rickets there is the inability to absorb the mineral

Answer 4

Vitamin C

Question 5

What are symptoms of appendicitis

Answer 5

pain in RL quadrant

pain worsens with movement

Question 6

What is colic

Answer 6

abdominal pain caused by cramping

Question 7

What are they symptoms of colic

Answer 7

crying a lot in the evening, pain

Question 8

what are symptoms of congenital aganglionic megacolon

Answer 8

constipation, don’t poop, fecal vomiting

Question 9

What is the typical treatment for congenital aganglionic megacolon

Answer 9

cut out bad part of colon

Question 10

What is intussusception

Answer 10

small intestine telescopes into itself

Question 11

What are symptoms of intussusception

Answer 11

vomiting, pain, currant jelly stools

Question 12

What is gastroesophageal relfux

Answer 12

lower esophageal sphincter doesn’t close right

Question 13

What are symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux

Answer 13

effortless vomiting, agitated, hungry

Question 14

What is treatment for gastroesophageal reflux

Answer 14

zantac, thickened formula, daily weights, put on stomach with head up

Question 15

What is pyloric stenosis

Answer 15

pyloric sphincter is stenosed

Question 16

What are symptoms of pyloric stenosis

Answer 16

projectile vomiting, sour smell, dehydration

Question 17

What is the treatment for pyloric stenosis

Answer 17

pyloromytomy

Question 18

What are symptoms of pinworm infestation

Answer 18

itching bottom

Question 19

What class of medications are used to treat pinworm infestation

Answer 19

Anthelmic

Question 20

What must a child avoid who has celiac disease

Answer 20

gluten

Question 21

What are symptoms of celiac disease

Answer 21

cramping, diarrhea, gas, fatty stools

Question 22

What types of foods must this child avoid with celiac

Answer 22

wheat, rye, oats, barley

Question 23

What are symptoms of food allergies

Answer 23

hives, itching

Question 24

What is the most common cause of lead poisoning

Answer 24

lead paint

Question 25

What is the treatment for lead poisoning

Answer 25

chealating agents

Question 26

What is a good diet to follow after gastroenteritis or diarrhea

Answer 26

low salt, electrolytes, BRAT(banana's, rice, applesauce, toast)

Question 27

If a child has diarrhea, what is the main concern

Answer 27

dehydration

Question 28

What is a good way to rehydrate

Answer 28

Give a small amount of fluid at first and keep giving more and more until they are rehydrated

Question 29

What are symptoms of type 1 diabetes mellitus

Answer 29

polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, lethargy

Question 30

What are the 3 P's

Answer 30

polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia

Question 31

What symptom of Type 1 DM is usually noticed first

Answer 31

they eat a ton, but lose weight

Question 32

What are symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis

Answer 32

drowsiness, dry skin, red, flushed, fruit smell

Question 33

What is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis

Answer 33

lack of insulin

Question 34

What are symptoms of hypoglycemia

Answer 34

weak, lethargic, nervous, pale, blurred vision, cold, clammy

Question 35

What can cause hypoglycemia

Answer 35

too much insulin

Question 36

If there is a short-acting and intermediate acting insulin to be mixed how should this be done

Answer 36

clear-cloudy, cloudy-clear

Question 37

What are the functions of the kidneys

Answer 37

regulate fluids, filter out waste, balance electrolytes

Question 38

What are some measures to prevent a UTI

Answer 38

change underwear, drink water, wipe front to back

Question 39

What is the most common organism that causes UTI

Answer 39

E.coli

Question 40

What predisposes a person to a UTI

Answer 40

wiping back to front, young sex

Question 41

What are symptoms of a UTI

Answer 41

burning, frequency, hesitancy when urinating

Question 42

How is a UTI diagnosed

Answer 42

clean urine catch

Question 43

What are treatments for a UTI

Answer 43

antibiotics

Question 44

Why are girls more susceptible to get a UTI

Answer 44

urethra is shorter and it's closer to the anus

Question 45

What is menarche

Answer 45

very 1st period

Question 46

Mittelschmerz

Answer 46

ovulation

Question 47

Menorrhagia

Answer 47

heavy period

Question 48

Metrorrhagia

Answer 48

long period

Question 49

Amenorrhea

Answer 49

no period

Question 50

What is pyelonephritis

Answer 50

UTI that gets to kidney

Question 51

What are symptoms of pyelonephritis

Answer 51

abrupt high fever, bed wetting

Question 52

What is glomerulonephritis

Answer 52

allergic reaction to Strep

Question 53

What is the cause of glomerulonephritis

Answer 53

strep

Question 54

What are the symptoms of glomerulonephritis

Answer 54

grossly bloody urine

Question 55

treatment for glomerulonephritis

Answer 55

treat symptoms, monitor urine output

Question 56

What is nephritic syndrome

Answer 56

kidneys don't excrete fluid

Question 57

What are the main concerns about nephritic syndrome

Answer 57

edema

Question 58

What is the treatment for nephritic syndrome

Answer 58

corticosteroids, diuretics

Question 59

What is the nursing care for nephritic syndrome

Answer 59

I/O, daily weights, decrease activity

Question 60

What is cryptorchidism

Answer 60

1 or both testes fail to descend

Question 61

How does a nurse assess for cryptochidism

Answer 61

fell them, look for them

Question 62

What is the treatment for cryptorchidism

Answer 62

surgery

Question 63

What are symptoms of candida vaginitis

Answer 63

itching, white drainage, red, burning