FINALS

Question 1

Product that never meant to be ingested or inhaled:

Answer 1

• Shampoo
• Paint thinner
• Pesticides
• Houseplants (leaves)
• Carbon monoxide

Question 2

Incubation period of STAPHYLOCOCCAL FOOD
POISONING

Answer 2

• 1 to 7hours

Question 3

STAPHYLOCOCCAL FOOD
POISONING can cause Nausea within how many hours

Answer 3

2 to 6 hours of eating

Question 4

THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT: STAPHYLOCOCCAL FOOD
POISONING

Answer 4

Intensive supportive therapy with fluid and electrolyte replacement

Question 5

drug effective
against staphylococcus such as

Answer 5

cefotaxime - cephalosporin antibiotic. It has broad spectrum activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria

Question 6

Common agents for POISONING AS AN
UNINTENTIONAL INJURY

Answer 6

1. Soap
2. Cosmetics
3. Detergents or cleaners
4. Plants

May also occur from over-thecounter drugs

Question 7

cause extreme liver destruction
if taken in large doses

Answer 7

ACETAMINOPHEN POISONING

Question 8

in ACETAMINOPHEN POISONING, Immediately after ingestion the child will experience:

Answer 8

1. Anorexia
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting

Question 9

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS: ACETAMINOPHEN POISONING

Answer 9

Serum aspartate transaminase
(AST/SGOT)

Serum alanine transaminase
(ALT/SGPT)

Liver enzymes

Liver- tender due to toxicity

Question 10

measures the level of the enzyme AST in the blood, which can indicate liver damage

Answer 10

Serum aspartate transaminase
(AST/SGOT)

Question 11

THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT: ACETAMINOPHEN POISONING

Answer 11

Activated charcoal

observe for jaundice and tenderness over the
liver

Assess AST and ALT levels

Question 12

antidote for ACETAMINOPHEN POISONING

Answer 12

Acetylcysteine - relieve chest congestion due to thick or abnormal mucous secretions in people with lung conditions

Question 13

Ingestion of a strong alkali, such as lye, soap-making, cleaning, and various industrial processes.

Answer 13

CAUSTIC POISONING

Question 14

THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT: CAUSTIC POISONING

Answer 14

Intubation

Strong analgesic, such as morphine

Question 15

a tube is inserted into the trachea (windpipe) to maintain an open airway and facilitate breathing, often used in emergencies or during surgery.

Answer 15

Intubation

Question 16

Substances contained in products such as kerosene and furniture polish

Answer 16

HYDROCARBON INGESTION

Question 17

HYDROCARBON INGESTION major effect is

Answer 17

respiratory
irritation because these substances
are volatile and fumes rise from it

Question 18

interferes with rbc function by blocking the
incorporation of iron into the protoporphyrin compound

Answer 18

LEAD POISONING

Question 19

LEAD POISONING leads to

Answer 19

hypochromic

microcytic anemia

Question 20

rbc that appear paler than normal under a microscope, indicating a deficiency in hemoglobin,

Answer 20

hypochromic

Question 21

a type of anemia where rbc are smaller than normal, often due to insufficient hemoglobin, and is usually caused by iron deficiency

Answer 21

microcytic anemia

Question 22

the most serious
effect of LEAD POISONING

Answer 22

Lead encephalitis:

Question 23

characterized by diffuse vascular injury and protein-rich fluid extravasation into the extracellular space,

seizures, altered mental status, and potentially coma or death

Answer 23

Lead encephalitis:

Question 24

paint chips or paint dust, home-glazed pottery,
or fumes from burning or swallowed batteries is what type of poisoning

Answer 24

LEAD POISONING

Question 25

If the lead level is 15mg/dl or higher, the child must be

Answer 25

removed from the environment

Question 26

- If the lead levels ›20µg/ what is prescribed

Answer 26

succimer - remove excess lead from the body

Question 27

Lead levels ›45µg/100ml may be

Answer 27

admitted to the hospital for chelation therapy with dimercaprol or edetate calcium disodium

Question 28

Injections for lead poisoning

Answer 28

EDTA - medication used in the management and treatment of heavy metal toxicity

Question 29

Accidental ingestion or through skin or respiratory tract contact when children play in an area that has been recently sprayed

Answer 29

PESTICIDE POISONING

Question 30

a leading cause of death in children and adolescents

Answer 30

ACCIDENTS (Trauma/Injury)

Question 31

It is an intentional unintentional damage to body due to exposure to an external agent which can be thermal, mechanical, electrical, or chemical energy or agent.

Answer 31

INJURY

Question 32

used specifically to describe scoliosis that occurs in children younger than 3 years

Answer 32

infantile scoliosis

Question 33

4-9 years scoliosis

Answer 33

juvenile scoliosis

Question 34

10-18 years scoliosis

Answer 34

adolescent scoliosis

Question 35

a lateral curvature of the spine. (postural)

Answer 35

Scoliosis

Question 36

a curvature that does not involve the spine, such as having legs that are different lengths or muscle spasms caused by pain.

Answer 36

Functional scoliosis

Question 37

The spine curvature is not flexible and does not go away

Answer 37

Structural scoliosis

Question 38

Idiopathic scoliosis is seen in school-age children at what age

Answer 38

10 years of age and older.

Question 39

external factors FOR SCOLIO

Answer 39

defective motor development collagen disorders, joint laxity nursing posture of the infant.

Question 40

refers to joints that have a greater range of motion than normal, potentially leading to instability and increased risk of injury

Answer 40

joint laxity

Question 41

used as an alternative to bracing for the child with a mild to moderate curvature; treatment at night when the child is asleep, electrodes are applied to the skin;

Answer 41

Electrical stimulation

Question 42

goal is to prevent progression of the curve and to improve alignment

Answer 42

Brace management

Question 43

worn constantly, except during bathing and swimming; its fit is monitored closely; worn over a T-shirt or undershirt to protect the skin.

Answer 43

Boston brace or the TLSO brace

Question 44

a growing rod is used, which is associated with fewer complications than surgical fixation using L-rods.

Answer 44

Pedicle screw instrumentation

Question 45

may be utilized to prevent curve progression; extensions are needed every 6 months to keep pace with the child's growth until the child has adequate trunk length,

Answer 45

Growing rods

Question 46

ADHD

Answer 46

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Question 47

PREDISPOSING FACTORS: ADHD

Answer 47

Premature delivery Low birth weight Brain injury Neurobiological factors

Question 48

CRITERIA FOR ADHD

Answer 48

Inattention Hyperactivity Impulsivity Emotional Dysregulation

Question 49

MEDICL MANAGEMENT (MEDICINES): ADHD

Answer 49

Stimulants : methylphenidate dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), Atomoxetine Tricyclic antidepressants Modafinil

Question 50

first-line treatment in children and adults with ADHD because of its efficacy and classification as a nonstimulant.

Answer 50

Atomoxetine - increase the ability to pay attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in children and adults

Question 51

has recent placebo-controlled data supporting efficacy

Answer 51

Modafinil -a central nervous system stimulant and eugeroic medication used primarily to treat narcolepsy, a sleep disorder

Question 52

NURSING MANAGEMENT AHD

Answer 52

memory retraining techniques, such as keeping calendar, writing list, memory cue games, mnemonic device using computers, and so forth. ventilation of feelings

Question 53

- Overt symptoms of autism gradually begin after the age of s

Answer 53

six months, become established by age two or three years