Genitourinary Dysfunction
most common pathogen of a UTI
E. Coli
Does water intoxication happen more or less than dehydration in children
less
What is the proper wiping technique for a female client?
Front to back
What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis caused by?
Ischemia or hypoxia
By which age is the smooth muscle in airways comparable to adults?
1 year
what is enuresis?
Uncontrolled or unintentional urination beyond the age when bladder control is achieved.
What is inflammation of the vermiform and the most common abdominal surgery in children?
appendicitis
How is nephritic syndrome different than nephrotic syndrome?
Blood in urine, not protein
What is required to confirm the diagnosis of Hirschsprung’s disease?
Rectal biopsy
First edema site in glomerulonephritis (GN)
Face
Pee characteristics for a patient diagnosed with glomerulonephritis
tea/cola colored urine
What is the expected urine output for infants up to 1 year?
1-2 mL / kg / hr
What kind of edema can be seen with nephrotic syndrome?
Periorbital
What cells in the colon are responsible for motility?
Ganglion
A post-appendectomy child has rigid abdomen and fever. What is suspected?
peritonitis.
what is the leading cause of renal failure in children?
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
What are signs of anaphylaxis?
lips/tongue/throat swellings, hives, nausea/vomiting, or coughing progressing to wheezing.
This diagnostic test is performed after two UTIs in one year to visualize urine flow and detect reflux.
voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
How is Hirschsprung’s disease most commonly managed?
Surgery (2 stages: temporary colostomy then “pull through” procedure)
What is the most common childhood infection?
Otitis media
Why does the urine in nephrotic syndrome look frothy/foamy?
A metabolic, biochemical, or physicochemical disturbance in the body leads to basement membrane permeability to plasma proteins, especially albumin.
Most common cause of AKI in children
severe dehydration (pre-renal cause)
This medication is the drug of choice for minimal change nephrotic syndrome and is typically given for 4–6 weeks before tapering.
Prednisone
Why should you not deep palpate when assessing for appendicitis?
Increases the risk for perforation
What are the 4 D’s of epiglottitis?
Dysphagia, drooling, dysphonia, severe respiratory distress