Module 3

Question 1

a protein produced in the liver of a developing fetus.

Answer 1

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

Question 2

An AFP test measures the level of AFP in pregnant women during

Answer 2

second trimester of pregnancy

Question 3

results show higher than normal AFP levels

Answer 3

neural tube defect such as spina bifida and anencephaly

Question 4

results show lower than normal AFP levels

Answer 4

genetic disorder such as Down syndrome

Question 5

a condition in which the brain does not develop properly

Answer 5

anencephaly

Question 6

a condition in which the bones of the spine don’t close around the spinal cord

Answer 6

spina bifida

Question 7

another name for distal colostography

Answer 7

loopography

Question 8

most important diagnostic test used to clarify the anatomy in all children with anorectal malformations

Answer 8

Distal Colostography

Question 9

an abnormal connection between two body parts

Answer 9

fistula

Question 10

procedure wherein taking pictures of your

bladder and urethra while your bladder is full and while you are urinating

Answer 10

voiding cystourethrography

Question 11

This disorder is characterized by the absence of particular nerve cells (ganglions) in a segment of the bowel in an infant.

Answer 11

Hirschsprung disease

Question 12

a birth defect link in which part of the colon is completely blocked or missing.

Answer 12

Colonic atresia

Question 13

who performs Distal Colostography

Answer 13

colorectal surgeon

Question 14

the inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum

Answer 14

fecal incontinence

Question 15

a common condition that involves small bulges or sacs that form from the wall of the large intestine (colon)

Answer 15

Diverticular disease

Question 16

what procedure is used to diagnose hematological malignancies and nonmalignant diseases in children

Answer 16

Bone marrow aspiration

Question 17

preferred site for obtaining bone marrow in children

Answer 17

posterior superior iliac crest

Question 18

why is posterior superior iliac crest is the preferred site for obtaining bone marrow in children

Answer 18

it contains the most cellular marrow, there are no

vital organs in close proximity and it is a nonweight-bearing structure

Question 19

Consider the application of a topical anesthetic cream to marrow sampling site 15 min to 30 min before procedure.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

the infant is held with the head in the palm of the hands, the back of the forearm, in the
feet between the arm and your side.

Answer 20

football hold

Question 21

wash the infants head with fingernails to prevent scale

accumulation

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Use soap to clean infants eyes

Answer 22

False

Question 23

How to clean the infant’s eyes

Answer 23

from inner to outer canthus

Question 24

Moistures left prevents skin breakdown in infants

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Clean the perineum from back to front to prevent contamination from the rectum

Answer 25

False

Question 26

used to provide direct arterial | access in the neonate

Answer 26

Umbilical artery catheterization

Question 27

The newborn should be restrained in | a side lying position for umbilical catheterization

Answer 27

False

Question 28

what is the formula to calculate catheter length

Answer 28

[weight (kg) x 3] + 9 cm

Question 29

umbilical artery catheter and umbilical vein catheter should be tape together

Answer 29

False

Question 30

Nappies must be open if an umbilical arterial catheter (UAC) is inset so that circulation to buttocks and extremities can be observed.

Answer 30

true