Week 1 peds

Question 1

What are some common reasons for hospitalization in children 0-4 yrs old?

Answer 1

1. Resp issues
2. neonatal jaundice
3. Asthma
4. PN
5. Covid -19
6. convulsions
7. Viral infections

Question 2

what are some common reasons for hospitalizations in kids 5-17?

Answer 2

1. Mental health disorders+
2. Appendix
3. DM 1
4. fractures
5. epilepsy
6. asthma

Question 3

Children’s bodies are immature compared to adults. What are the 4 differences?

Answer 3

1. increased risk for dehydration
2. increased risk for infection
3. increased sensitivity to meds
4. increased thermo-regulation issues

Question 4

What is a key measurement of health in children?

Answer 4

Physical growth
- continuous, uneven process

Question 5

Do children’s normal HR increase or decrease with age?

Answer 5

decrease as they get older

Question 6

Do children’s normal BP increase or decrease with age?

Answer 6

BP increases as they get older

Question 7

Do children’s RR increase or decrease with age?

Answer 7

Decrease as they get older

Question 8

What type of respirations do we find in infants and how long should we visualize?

Answer 8

diaphragmatic
1 full minute

Question 9

Which pulse should we assess for < 2 yrs of age?

Answer 9

Apical

Question 10

Which pulse should we assess for > 2 years of age?

Answer 10

Radial

Question 11

What two acute conditions affect childen most and which age groups?

Answer 11

younger kids - resp. infections

older kids - mental health crisis

Question 12

What length of time is considered a chronic condition in children?

Answer 12

longer than one year and require ongoing medical attention

Question 13

What are the most common chronic conditions in kids?

Answer 13

asthma
diabetes
cancer
epilespy