Peds exam 1 Flashcards

1
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developmental approach to exam:

newborns/infants under 6 months

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allow parents to be involved
keeps things as normal as possible
start with the least distressing (“foot to head” or “out to in”)

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developmental approach to exam:
infants over 6 months

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exam the patient on the parents lap
exam feet and hands first then the trunk

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developmental approach to exam:
toddlers

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  • demonstrate instruments to alleviate anxiety
  • do not ask the child if you can do something rather explain what you are going to do
  • offer choices when possible
  • start with hands and feet then progress to more invasive procedures
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4
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developmental approach to exam:
preschoolers

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allow child to examine equipment before use
allow choices
use distraction to gain cooperation

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5
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developmental approach to exam:
school aged children

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  • often want to help with them exam
  • head to toe exam is appropriate (by age 6)
  • child likes to learn about their body during exam –> teach them and allow for participation
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developmental approach to exam:
adolescents

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  • MODESTY is very important
    exams should be conducted without others present (unless asked otherwise)
  • build rapport and ask any “private questions”
  • any time a rectal, breast, or anorectal exam is conducted a chaperone should be present (can be a parent but should have another staff to protect self)
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7
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length is measures during what age
measure how?

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  • infant to 24 months (2 years)
  • which a measuring board or tape measure on bed
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8
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get standing height at what age
how?

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after age 2
stadiometer (standing)

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9
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Head circumference
done until what age?
how?

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done until age 3
wrap tape measure around head at supraorbital prominence, above the ears & around occipital prominence
measure 2x (to check)

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10
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Chest circumference
done until what age?
how?

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done until1 year
measure across nipple line

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11
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how to weight an infant

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measure in kg
remove clothing
zero scale to account for diaper

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12
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weight of an infant

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weight doubles by 5-6 months
weight triples by 1 year old

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13
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Heart rate for neonate

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awake: 100-180
asleep: 80-160

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14
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Heart rate for infant

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awake: 100-160
asleep: 75-160

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15
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Heart rate for toddler

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awake: 80-110
asleep: 60-90

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16
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Heart rate for Preschool

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awake: 70-110
asleep: 60-90

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17
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Heart rate for school aged

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awake: 65-110
asleep: 60-90

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18
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Heart rate for adolescents

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awake: 60-90
asleep: 50-90

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19
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Auscultation of heart rate

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auscultate apical pulse for one full minute

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20
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where to look for the respiratory rate

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under 6: observe the abdomen
over 6: observe the chest

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21
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head vs chest circumference

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head is about 2 cm larger that chest circumference at birth
at 2 years of age when the chest circumference surpasses head c.

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22
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respiratory rate for infant

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30-60

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23
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respiratory rate for toddler

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24-40

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24
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respiratory rate for preschool

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22-34

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25
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respiratory rate for school age

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180-30

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26
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respiratory rate for adolescent

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12-16

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27
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temperature route that is most reliable

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orally (considered a core temp)
can do axillary temp in children under 4 years

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28
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hypothermia in infants

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when axillary temp is below 36.5
could indicate sepsis

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29
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the more premature the ___ chance of heat loss

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greater

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30
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fever

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38 C

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31
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calculate a normal systolic BP

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90 mmHg + (2 x age in years)

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32
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pediatric SBP hypotension (5th percentile) term neonates

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under 60 mmHg

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33
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pediatric SBP hypotension infants 1 mo - 12 mo

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under 70 mmHg

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34
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pediatric SBP hypotension children 1-10 years

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under 70 mmHg + (2 x age in years)

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35
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pediatric SBP hypotension over 10 years

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under 90 mmHg

36
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do BP last for young children – upsetting

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37
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four limb BP when screening for

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congenital heart defect

38
Q

location to assess skin color on dark-skinned patients

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palms of hands and soles of feet

39
Q

mottling indicates

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poor perfusion
common in sepsis

40
Q

skin should be

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warm soft dry

41
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where to evaluate skin turgor

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abdomen

42
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primary lesions

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macules, papules, vesicles, pimples
skins initial response to injury or infection

43
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secondary lesion

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scars, ulcers, fissures, scratches, picking/digging
result of irritation infection, delayed healing

44
Q

cap refill

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less than 2 sec

45
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inspection of hair

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look for lice on hair shafts

46
Q

hair loss in a child may be from

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tight braids or skin lesions such as ringworm

47
Q

hypothyroidism can cause

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coarse brittle hair

48
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the fontanelle should feel

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flat and flush/soft

49
Q

tense or bulging fontanelle indicates

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increased intracranial pressure

50
Q

a sunken fontanelle below the margin of the skull indicates

A

dehydration

51
Q

posterior and anterior fontanelle closes at what age

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posterior: 2-4 mo
anterior: 1-2 years (usually 18 mo)

52
Q

red reflex

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present = normal

53
Q

white reflex is

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referred to as leukocoria and a retinoblastoma

54
Q

visual acuity for children 3-6 years old

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use snellen picture cards

55
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sunset sign

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retracted eye lids or hydrocephalus

56
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ear exam for child under 3

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pull pinna down and back

57
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ear exam for child over 3

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pull pinna up and back

58
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indications of hearing loss

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babbles as a young infant but does not keep babbling or does not develop speech after 6 months

no speech by age 2

59
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signs of respiratory distress

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nasal flaring
retractions
head bobbing

60
Q

what should be check for an ill baby before feeding

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check nasal patency
infants don’t automatically open their mouth to breathe when their nose is occluded, suction nose before feeding

61
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tonsil grade 4+ can indicate (tonsils that “kiss”)

A

Mono
OSA
chronic allergies

62
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tonsils of 3+ can indicate

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viral infections
strep throat

63
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Erickson stages

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trust vs mistrust

64
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Piaget stages

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65
Q

pectus carnatum

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when the sternum protrudes
increased AP diameter
pigeon chest

66
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pectus excavatum

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sternum is depressed
decreased AP diameter
funnel chest

67
Q

where to watch respiratory rate for children over 6

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watch chest rise and fall

68
Q

where to watch respiratory rate for children under 6

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watch abdomen
the diaphragm is the primary muscle used for breathing in infants and young children

69
Q

crepitus

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normally heard with a pneumothorax
crinkly sensation that is palpated
‘produced by air escaping subcutaneous tissue

70
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decreased tactile fremitus indicates

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air trapped in lung
asthma

71
Q

increased tactile fremitus indicates

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lung consolidation
pneumonia

72
Q

stridor

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high pitched
normally only heard on inspiration (sometimes heard without a stethoscope)
Narrowed trachea and larynx
croup or anaphylaxis

73
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wheezing

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lower airway problem (bronchioles)
normally heard on expiration (sometimes both)

74
Q

preferred peripheral pulse locations

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over 1 year: radial pulse
under 1 year: brachial

75
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preferred central pulse location

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over 1: carotid
under 1: femoral

76
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light palpation of abdomen

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should be done first
evaluates tenderness, the liver, and defects of the abdominal wall

77
Q

deep palpation of abdomen

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detects masses

if an enlarged kidney or mass is detected, do not continue to palpate the kidney, pressure on kidney mass may release cancer cells (cause metastasis)

78
Q

inguinal, genital, or perineal assessment position for young children

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position them on the parents lap with their legs spread apart or in a position of comfort

79
Q

downward bowing of the penis may be caused by

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chord associated with hypospadias

80
Q

cremasteric reflex

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touch the inner thigh of each legs to stimulate the testicle and scrotom to rise
intact T12, L1, and L2

81
Q

no cremasteric reflex

A

could indicate testicular torsion (surgical emergency)

82
Q

testicular torsion

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red or swollen testicle
have about 4 hours from when the testicle flips to restore blood flow before the testicle dies

83
Q

first stage of female pubertal development

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breast budding
normal occurs between 9 and 14

84
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spine alignment

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stand behind the child, observe the height of the shoulders and hips
have child bend forward
** No lateral curve should be present in either position

85
Q

ortolan-Barlow maneuver

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checks infants for hip dislocation or subluxation

86
Q

ch 6 in book for reflexes

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