Obstetrics
The difference between Preeclampsia & Eclampsia is the onset of?
Seizure
A child with an abdominal injury should be monitored for signs of?
Shock
Forward curling of the back is known as?
Kyphosis
Tubes that drain fluids from the ventricle of the brain?
Shunt
A dysfunction of the central nervous system in the elderly?
Neuropathy
Define a Nuccal cord
Umbilical cord is rapped around babies neck
T or F Children have a higher oxygen demand than adults
T
A clouding in the lens of the eye is called?
Cataract
characterized by difficulty with social interaction, repetitive behaviors & sensory sensitivities
Autism
Another term for a miscarriage prior to 20 weeks, without medical intervention
Spontaneous abortion
Separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus is called
Abruptio Placentae
If your pediatric pt is using accessory muscles to breath they are in Respiratory? Distress, Failure, Arrest
Failure
Why are elderly more prone to more severe infection
diminished immune response
(T or F) Pt's with paralysis may still have normal sensation
True
_____sided heart failure happens when fluid backs up into the lungs
Left sided
Greenish fluid that may appear after the mothers water has broken
Amniotic Fluid
A bulging fontanelle is a possible sign of
ICP/ infection
The slow process of progressive disorientation
Dementia
A surgical opening between the small intestine and the outside of the body
Cholostomy
APGAR scores should be taken a what times?
1 minute and 5 minutes
The 3 stages of labor are?
Dialation of the cervix
Delivery of the fetus
Delivery of the placenta
If you suspect child abuse; along with detailed documentation who should be notified?
Law enforcement & Child protective service
Reduced bone mass leading to fractures after minimal trauma?
Osteoporosis
This occurs when chromosomes fail to separate also called trisomy 21
Downs syndrome
You should approach a child from which position.
Toe to head
At what heart rate would you start CPR on a new born
60 BPM
T or F you should avoid letting the caregiver hold an infant during your assessment
F
What does the "S" in the GEMS diamond stand for?
Social assessment
When a portion of the spinal cord protrudes out of the vertebrae
Spina bifida
When assessing vitals on a pregnant Pt you would expect the heart rate to be (Increased, decreased or WNL)
Increased