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1
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In preparing for pediatric surgical intervention, the CST should:

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Anticipate the use of warming devices

2
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What structures are contained in the hernia sac seen in the myelomeningocele?

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The spinal cord, meninges, and nerve roots

3
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The condition is evidenced by incomplete closure of the vertebral arches in newborns is:

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Spina Bifida

4
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Failure of the intestines to encapsulate within the peritoneal cavity of a newborn is called?

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Omphalocele

5
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A newborn vomiting, free of bile, and projectile in nature, the diagnosis maybe?

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Pyloric Stenosis

6
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Orchiopexy is a common surgical procedure for pediatric patients. What is this used to treat?

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  • Torsion of the testicles.

- Congenital undescended testicles

7
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The medical term for a congenital defect that manifests as a fusion of fingers and toes, and might result in more and less than the correct number of these digits?

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Syndactyle

8
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Trauma is the leading cause of death in children from 1 to 14 years of age. Several factors include the risk of trauma including

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  • Age
  • Behavior
  • Gender
9
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Pediatric surgery is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses many surgical specialties. Most procedures can be classified into one of three groups, including all of the following, EXCEPT

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Treatment of disease
  • Treatment of PID
  • Treatment of congenital anomalies
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Treatment of PID

10
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Infants and children can become rapidly dehydrated. Before surgery begins, a line is inserted to maintain access to the circulatory system. This line is?

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IV line

11
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The causative agent of measles is

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Rubella virus

12
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Pediatric medication are prescribed according to the child’s

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Weight

13
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Neonates and infants usually are transported to the OR in a

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Heated Isolette

14
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What size are pediatric instruments?

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Smaller in dimension