chapter 38 Pediatrics

Question 1

causing deliberate harm to another person is known as

Answer 1

abuse

Question 2

a child 12-18 years of age is known as

Answer 2

adolescent

Question 3

increased respiratory effort caused by impaired respiratory function is known as

Answer 3

compensated respiratory distress

Question 4

when the respiratory compensatory mechanisms have begun to fail and respiration becomes inadequate

Answer 4

decompensated respiratory failure

Question 5

increased respiratory effort caused by impaired respiratory function is known as

Answer 5

early respiratory distress

Question 6

when one person shames, ridicules, embarrasses, or insults another so as to damage the victims self esteem.

Answer 6

emotional abuse

Question 7

the soft spot on an infants head. its where the bony plates of the skull have yet to fuse together. it allows the head to pass through delivery and to expand during development

Answer 7

fontanelle

Question 8

1 month to 1 year of age

Answer 8

infant

Question 9

the provision of insufficient attention or respect to someone who has a claim to that attention

Answer 9

neglect

Question 10

birth to 1 month

Answer 10

neonate

Question 11

improper or excessive action taken so as to injure or cause bodily harm

Answer 11

physical abuse

Question 12

3 to 6 years of age

Answer 12

preschooler

Question 13

complete stoppage of breathing

Answer 13

respiratory arrest

Question 14

6 to 12 years of age

Answer 14

school-age children

Question 15

the involvement of a child in sexual activities for the gratification of an older or more powerful person

Answer 15

sexual abuse

Question 16

is marked by the sudden death of an infant that is not predicted by medical history and remains unexplained after a thorough forensic autopsy and detailed death scene investigation

Answer 16

(SIDS) Sudden infant death syndrome

Question 17

1 to 3 years of age

Answer 17

toddler