semishi Flashcards

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sign resulting from the disturbances in the dynamics of CSF

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Hydrocephalus

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2
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buildup of fluid in cavities called ventricles deep within the brain.

fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain

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Hydrocephalus

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Three Factors that Influence the clinical picture in hydrocephalus

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  1. Acuity of onset
  2. Timing of onset
  3. Associated structural malformation.
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Preterm infant with hydrocephalus is high risk for

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Intraventricular hemorrhage

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Diagnostic Evaluation: Hydrocephalus

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Fetal ultrasound

CT-scan or MRI

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HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE other term

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Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon

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mechanical obstruction
from inadequate motility of part of the intestine

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HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE

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CAUSES : HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEAS

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Absence of ganglion cells

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in HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEAS, the patient has a failure to pass meconium on within ___of life

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48 hours

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10
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midline defects of the spinal cord involving the failure of the osseous (bony) spine to close

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SPINA BIFIDA

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two categories of Spina Bifida

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Spina Bifida Occulta

Spina Bifida Cystica

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12
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defect that is not visible externally

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Spina Bifida Occulta

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13
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occurs most commonly in the lumbosacral area

not apparent unless there are neuromuscular
disturbances

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Spina Bifida Occulta

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visible defects with an external saclike
protrusion

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Spina Bifida Cystica

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15
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encases meninges and
spinal fluid but no neural elements

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Meningocele

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16
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which contains meninges, spinal fluid and nerves

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Myelomeningocele

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17
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Nutritional deficiencies such as before in the early stages of pregnancy is a significant factor in hirschprung disease

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folic acid and vitamin A

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18
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acute inflammation of the meninges and CSF

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BACTERIAL MENINGITIS

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19
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Bacterial meningitis caused by what bacteria

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Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacteria

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20
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neck is drawn into extreme overextension

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opisthotonos

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21
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DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION: BACTERIAL MENINGITIS

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lumbar puncture

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22
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three-dimensional
wound and is also assessed in relation to the depth of injury.

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Thermal injury

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23
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are classified as superficial wounds which are
usually of minor significance.

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First Degree Burns

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24
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First Degree Burns heals within

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7 days without scarring

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Mild sunburn is an example of a
superficial first-degree burn
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partial thickness injuries involve the epidermis and varying degrees of the dermis. Sweat glands and hair follicles are intact
Second Degree Burns
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Second Degree Burns d should heal in how many days
14 days with variable amount of scarring
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The wound is extremely sensitive to temperature changes, exposure to air, and light touch. What degree of burn is indicated
Second Degree Burns
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injuries that involve the entire epidermis, serious injury and dermis and extend into subcutaneous tissue.
Third Degree
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a patient stated lack sensation in the area of injury because of the destruction of the nerve endings. what degree of burn is it
Third Degree: or full-thickness burns
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full-thickness injuries and involve underlying structures such as muscles, fascia and bone
Fourth Degree Burns
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require the services and facilities of a specialized burn center
Major burn
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e treated in the hospital with expertise in burn care
2. Moderate burn
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Types of Cerebral Palsy
Spactic type Dyskinetic/Athetoid type Ataxic Type Mixed Type
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Excessive tone in the voluntary muscle that results in less of upper motor neurons
Spactic type
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abnormally involuntary movement
Dyskinetic/Athetoid type
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unable to perform the finger to nose test or to perform rapid repetitive movements or fine coordinated motions what type of palsy is this shit
Ataxic Type
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- decreased muscle tone
Hypothomia
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these are released that result in diffuse and restrictive airway disease because of trade of inflammation
histamine and leukotrienes
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indicative color for asthmatic patients
cyanosis
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in ashtma, expiration phase is longer than inspiration phase. TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
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inhaled anti infla-corticosteroid
fluticasone
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for moderate persistent symptoms
long acting bronchodilator at bedtime with inhaled anti inflammatory daily corticosteroid
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mast cell stabilizer
cromolyn sodium
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in asthmatic patients, what are elevated or increased
Eosinophil PCO2 Increase
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what are decreased in asthmastic patients during dt
Arterial O2 Saturation Peak Flow Meter
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Most occurring type of cancer in children
LEUKEMIA
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what organ enlarges during leukemia
Spleen and liver
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THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT: Leukemia
Steroid Therapy Intensification or vasodilator therapy CNS prophylactic therapy
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Uti bacteria:
(E.coli & gram negative)
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called Atopic/allergic asthma. An "allergen" or an “antigen" is a foreign particle which enters the body
Extrinsic Asthma
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non-allergic asthma, is not allergy-related, in fact it is caused by anything except an allergy. It may be caused by inhalation of chemicals
. Intrinsic asthma
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measuring the movement of air in and out of the lung after the patient takes the deepest breath.
 Spiromer
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reveals the increase eosinophil
reveals the increase eosinophil
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may identify specific allergens in ashtma
 Skin testing
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- reveal airway obstruction and decrease peak expiration flow rate in asthma
 Pulmonary function test
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may detect hypoxemia in asthma
 Atrial blood gas (ABG
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a bacterial infection of the kidneys due to ascending of bacteria from bladder up to ureters
Pyelonephritis
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Noncommunicating hyrocehpa indicates
Obstruction of the system
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Communicating hydrocepha indicates
Failure in the absorption system: cause unknown ➢ Excessive production of CS