Cleft Lip & Palate

Question 1

what are common problems associated with cleft lip & palate

Answer 1

feeding difficulties
URI
otitis media

Question 2

which week of embryonic development does cleft lip occur

Answer 2

7th

Question 3

which weeks of embryonic development does cleft palate occur

Answer 3

5-12

Question 4

what are risk factors

Answer 4

family history
folate deficiency
environmental influences
genetic predisposition

Question 5

what is the incidence

Answer 5

1 in 700

Question 6

does this occur more often in boys or girls

Answer 6

boys

Question 7

which side does this most often occur on

Answer 7

left

Question 8

what is the nursing goal

Answer 8

to provide optimum nutrition

Question 9

what does ESSR stand for

Answer 9

enlarge nipples
stimulate suck
rest after each swallow

Question 10

how should the infant be positioned after feeding

Answer 10

upright or on side

Question 11

when is surgery for cleft lip done

Answer 11

first few days to 3 months

Question 12

what must the infant be free of prior to surgery

Answer 12

no oral, respiratory, or systemic infection

Question 13

how many hours post op is feeding started

Answer 13

4-6 hours

Question 14

at which age is cleft palate surgically repaired

Answer 14

6 months to 2 years

Question 15

what must the child be weaned to before surgery

Answer 15

drinking from a cup

Question 16

how should the infant be positioned after surgery

Answer 16

on abdomen

Question 17

the child cannot use straws, pacifiers, or spoons for how long post op

Answer 17

7-10 days

Question 18

what are 2 early complications post op cleft palate

Answer 18

bleeding

respiratory complications

Question 19

what are 3 later complications post op cleft palate

Answer 19

separation
infection
scarring