Adv MS Test #3 Flashcards
scarring of the liver due to necrosis or chronic inflammation over time; liver tissue replaced by non-functional fibrotic tissue
Cirrhosis
condition often associated with another syndrome (ex-Down’s) in which head circumference is smaller than normal and will fail to grow
Microcephaly
Nsg interventions for autonomic dysreflexia
Elevate HOB 45 degrees notify MD cath to empty bladder
best indicator of renal function
creatinine
Hydrocephalus etiology
Congenital: CNS malformation (genetic, spina bifida/NTDs, tumors, intrauterine infection) Acquired: meningitis, brain tumors, aneurysm, trauma
pts with meningitis are put in
respiratory isolation
hepatitis dx
ELISA test for antibodies to id strain
homonymous hemianopsia
loss of half the visual field in both eyes
azotemia
increased urea in blood
s/s of chronic pancreatitis
recurring attacks wt loss malabsrption-steatorrhea
Type of CP with poor coordination, wide gait, and difficulty with quick, precise movements
Ataxic
s/s cholecystitis
RUQ pain, full feeling, may radiate to back abd distention–these can worsen after fatty meal pruritis due to bile salts in skin n/v obstructive jaundice dark urine and clay-colored stool
sudden and reversible loss of kidney function
acute kidney failure/acute kidney injury
these two Hep viruses are fecal oral transmitted, acute onset and self-limiting, associated with poor sanitation
HepA and HepE
Chiari malformation
cerebellum protrudes into spinal canal
most common form of meningitis, self-limiting
Viral (aseptic) Mumps, measles, herpes
constant EKG monitoring with SCI because
SCI can cause bradycardia, asystole
IN a child with a Wilm’s tumor, DO NOT
palpate abdomen
cholecystitis patho
bile flow obstructed bile chemically irritates gb causing autolysis and edema cells die, destended gb presses on bvs and decreases blood flow can result in gangrene, infection, perforation
RFs for liver cancer
HepC cirrhosis toxin exposure smoking alcohol abuse
causes of nephrotic syndrome
Primary: Minimal Change (etiology unknown) or congenital Secondary: due to a systemic disease that damages glomeruli (drug toxicity, hypersensitivity rxn, infection…)
s/s Chiari malformation
occipital HA: worsened by coughing, straining vomiting difficulty swallowing
to dx enuresis, inappropriate urination must occur
at least 2x/week for at least 3 mos in a child 5 yrs or older
Hydrocephalus s/s in children
**Urinary incontinence **Change in personality, memory loss HA n/v sunsetting uncoordinated gait