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A group of conditions that may impair development in the areas of physical ability, learning, language development, or behavioral coping skills

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Developmental disability

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An intellectual disability characterized by deficits in social communication and interactions along with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities

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Autism spectrum disorder

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ASD

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Autism spectrum disorder

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Characterized by a genetic chromosomal defect resulting in mild to severe intellectual impairment

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Down syndrome

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The normal human somatic cell contains ___ pairs of chromosomes

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23

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Down syndrome is also known as ___

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Trisomy 21

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When does Down syndrome occur?

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The two 21st chromosomes fail to separate, so that the ovum or sperm contains 24 chromosomes. When fertilization occurs, a triplication (trisomy) of chromosome 21 occurs

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Where the first two cervical vertebrae meet

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Atlantoaxial joint

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Two most common causes of deafness

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  1. Sensorineural deafness
  2. Conductive hearing loss
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What causes sensorineural deafness?

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Nerve damage results from a lesion or damage to the inner ear

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What causes conductive hearing loss?

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Faulty transmission of soundwaves

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Hearing aid types

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  1. Behind the ear
  2. Conventional body
  3. In the canal and completely in the canal
  4. In the ear
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Group of disorders characterized by poorly controlled body movement

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Cerebral palsy

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Cerebral palsy is the the result of ___

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Damage to the developing fetal brain in utero, oxygen deprivation at birth, traumatic brain injury at birth, or infection such as meningitis during early childhood

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Unsteady gait

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Ataxia

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Adequate maternal intake of ___ reduces the risk of spina bifida

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Vitamin B9 (folic acid)

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Increased sensitivity

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Hyperesthesia

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Three main components of a standard tracheostomy tube

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  1. Outer cannula with a flange
  2. Inner cannula within the outer cannula
  3. Rigid obturator
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Flange on the outer cannula helps ___

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Support and stabilize the device as it passes through the neck

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The outer cannula may have a cuff that ___

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Seals the trachea off from the upper airway

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The cuff is inflated through ___

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A pilot balloon and valve on the outside of the device

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The inner cannula has a ___ that allows for a bag-mask device or ventilator circuit to be attached

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15-mm adapter

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Mnemonic to remember the possible causes of an airway obstruction with a tracheostomy tube

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DOPE

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DOPE

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D. Displaced, dislodged, or damaged tube
O. Obstructed tube
P. Pneumothorax
E. Equipment failure

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Some patients with tracheostomy tubes and special health care needs may have ___ that will not allow you to place them in the typical semi-Fowler position
Muscle contractions
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If suctioning of the tracheostomy tube is necessary, first attempt ___
To use the patient's suction device
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How to estimate the size of the suction catheter for a tracheostomy tube
Double the inner diameter of the tracheostomy tube. To get the length, ask of measure a spare tube
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If the length of the tracheostomy tube cannot be determined, insert the suction device no more than ___
1 - 2 inches
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How to suction tracheostomy tube
Suction unit set to 100 mm Hg. May need to instill 2 - 3 mL of saline before suctioning thick tracheal secretions. Do not suction for more than 10 seconds. Oxygenate before and after. Call for ALS backup
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Two types of oxygen delivery systems that patients use
1. Compressed oxygen cylinders 2. Home oxygen concentrator
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Home oxygen concentrators max oxygen supply generally
10 L/min
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Portable oxygen concentrators max oxygen supply generally
1 to 3 L/min
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Questions to ask someone on home oxygen supply
1. Why they are on home oxygen 2. How long they have been on home oxygen 3. What their baseline home oxygen requirement is 4. Whether their requirement has changed recently
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An apnea monitor is used for ___ after birth of these high-risk infants
2 weeks to 2 months
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A typical episode of apnea may last for ___, during periods of sleep
About 15 to 20 seconds
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The apnea monitor is designed to ___
Sound an alarm if the infant experiences bradycardia or an episode of apnea occurs
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The apnea monitor is attached with ___
Electrodes or a belt wrapped around the infant's chest or stomach
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Pacemaker placement
Nondominant side of the chest, or the abdomen if the patient is small or thin
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VAD
Ventricular assist device
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Device that regulates the heart rate
Pacemaker
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Medical equipment that takes over the function of one or both ventricles
VAD
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Most common VAD
Left ventricular assist device
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How to assess perfusion in patient with a VAD
Note level of consciousness, skin color, temperature, moisture, and BP
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Risk factors associated with a VAD
1. Excessive bleeding following surgery 2. Infection 3. Blood clots leading to strokes 4. Acute heart failure
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How to tell if an external defibrillator vest has already delivered a shock
Look on the upper back for a blue gel
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A catheter that has its tip placed in the vena cava to provide venous access
Central venous catheter, or central line
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Central venous catheters are often located ___
In the chest, upper arm, or subclavicular area
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If bleeding occurs with a central venous catheter ___
Apply direct pressure to the tubing and provide prompt transport to the hospital
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Placed into the stomach of patients who cannot adequately ingest fluids, food, or medication by mouth
Gastrostomy tubes (gastric tubes or G-tubes)
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Patients with gastric tubes who have difficulty breathing should be transported while ___
Sitting or lying on the right side with the head elevated 30° to prevent the contents of the stomach prom passing into the lungs
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Patients with diabetes who receive insulin and gastric tube feedings may become ___ quickly if the gastric tube feedings are discontinued
Hypoglycemic
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Patients with chronic neurologic conditions may have ___ in place
Shunts
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Tubes that drain excess cerebrospinal fluid from the ventricles of the brain to keep pressure from building up in the brain
Shunts
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A shunt will likely be felt ___
On the side of the head, behind the ear
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Drains excess fluid from the ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum of the abdomen
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt
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Drains excess fluid from the ventricles of the brain into the right atrium of the heart
Ventriculoatrial (VA) shunt
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Infections as a result of the shunt placement may occur within the first ___ after shunt insertion
2 months
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If the shunt is unable to drain ___
ICP may increase
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Stimulate the ___ at predetermined intervals to prevent seizure activity
Vagus nerve
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Surgical procedure that creates an opening from the small or large intestine to the surface of the body that allows for elimination of waste products
Colostomy or ileostomy
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The special opening for a colostomy is called ___
A stoma
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Surgically created connection between the urinary system to the surface of the skin that allows urine to drain through a stoma in the abdominal wall instead of the urethra
Urostomy

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