Pediatric Cardiovascular
This congenital heart disorder has 4 distinct defects.
What is Tetralogy of Fallot?
Meaning split or divided, this disorder results from incomplete fusion of the oral cavity/lip.
What is cleft lip?
The child gains control of the head and neck before the trunk and limbs. Name the term.
What is cephalocaudal growth?
This postoperative development may indicate bleeding after a tonsillectomy.
What is frequent swallowing?
This is an early sign of heart failure in infants.
What is tachycardia?
This abnormality is identified by a painless swelling in the "belly button" area.
What is an umbilical hernia?
Defense mechanism described as returning to an earlier learned behavior
What is regression?
Sudden onset of harsh, barky cough, inspiratory stridor, and sore throat.
What is croup?
Premature closure of cranial suture(s)
What is craniosynotosis?
This serious infection is often caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream through dental procedures.
What is bacterial infective endocarditis?
This disorder may be discovered by palpation of an olive-shaped mass during an abdominal assessment.
What is pyloric stenosis?
Erikson stage where the child is immersed in learning, such as reading, writing and math skills.
What is industry versus inferiority?
Name 3 signs of epiglottitis that begin with the letter "D."
Dysphonia
Dysphagia
Drooling
Distressed respiratory effort
Medication used to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis given at birth to newborns.
What is erythromycin?
This medication is prescribed for Kawasaki's disease for it's anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet effect.
What is aspirin?
This type of enema is used to treat intussusception.
What is a barium or air/gas enema?
Typical age at which most infants sit alone steadily without support.
What is 8 months?
This breath sound is commonly heard during an asthma attack.
What is wheezing?
This medication is first line treatment for acute otitis media at dosing of 80-90mg/kg/day.
What is amoxicillin?
Rheumatic fever is diagnosed using the modified Jones criteria. Name 2 of the 5 major criteria.
What is carditis, subcutaneous nodules, polyarthritis, rash, and chorea.
These vitamins are poorly absorbed in children with celiac disease. Name 4.
What are vitamins A, D, E, and K?
The children do not play together, but alongside each other.
What is parallel play?
The term used for frothy and foul-smelling stools in children with cystic fibrosis.
What is steatorrhea?
One of the main symptoms of foreign body in the nose.
What is unilateral, foul-smelling nasal discharge?