Esophageal Atresia (EA)
and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Bowel Atresia
Trisomy 21
100

What is esophageal atresia and how is it diagnosed?

- upper and lower esophagus end in a blind pouch

- can be diagnosed if the catheter was unable to pass through mouth into stomach

100

What are the sign and symptoms of bowel atresia?

vomiting

swollen/distended abdomen

lack of appetite

absent or decreased bowel sounds

failure to pass meconium in 1st 24 hrs

crying, pain, discomfort


100

What is trisomy 21?

down syndrome

200

A newborn is suspected of having esophageal atresia (EA). What clinical manifestations would lead the nurse to suspect this condition, and what interventions should be prioritized?

drooling

gagging

choking

cyanosis

200

A newborn is diagnosed with gastroschisis. What is this condition?

when the intestines protrude through a hole in the abdomen near the umbilical cord

200

What is the pathology of trisomy 21?

extra copy of chromosome 21

300

What is a tracheoesophageal fistula?

upper segment of esophagus ends in pouch and lower segment of esophagus connects to the trachea

300

A newborn is diagnosed with gastroschisis. What nursing interventions should be prioritized in managing this condition?


- keep moist in sterile plastic bag

- monitor bowel every 15 mins for changes in color, kinking, twisting, compression

- make npo/ insert NG/OG tube


300

A baby was just diagnosed with down syndrome. What are the signs and symptoms of this?

- distinct facial features

- skeletal abnormalities

- weak floppy muscles

- intellectual disabilities

- heart, kidney, thyroid issues

- respiratory infections

- wide space between  big toe and 2nd toe

- single deep crease on soles and hands

400

What is omphalocele?

when the bowels herniate into the umbilical cord

500

What makes omphalocele different from gastroschisis?

the intestines are covered in a protective sac

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