Misc. 1
Which physiological response to environmental temperature changes is missing or underdeveloped in an infant
Shivering
This anesthetic method helps reduce stress and anxiety in the pediatric patient
Rapid Induction
What other condition frequently suffered by obese patients and discovered intraoperatively may be treated surgically in conjunction with a bariatric procedure
Cholecystitis
Enlargement of the heart muscle in morbidly obese patients which may lead to congestive heart failure
Myocardial Hypertrophy
Morbid obesity refers to patients that have a body weight that is greater than how many pounds over their ideal weight
100 Lbs.
Overgrowth of which microorganism is most likely responsible for pediatric cases of enterocolitis following antibiotic therapy
Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff)
What is the number 1 cause of death in children ages 1-15 in the U.S.
Accidents
What is a common response of pediatric patients to injury and may result in gastric dilation
hyperventilation
Neck contracture due to injury of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
Torticollis
Which special patient populations would most likely require diagnostic biopsies for verification of cryptosporidiosis, candidiasis or cytomegalovirus infections
HIV/AIDS
Multiple sclerosis, lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis are examples of what types of diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Within which pediatric age group would all of the craniofacial sinuses be developed
Adolescent
This is the most commonly injured organ as a result of motor vehicle accidents
Spleen
Enlargement of the spleen which can result in debilitating fevers
Splenomegaly
Which body system is highly susceptible to injury during positioning of bariatric and geriatric patients
Integumentary
What is the usual cause of clavicular fracture of a neonate during a vaginal delivery
shoulder distocia
what organ is responsible for the failure to produce insulin in a patient with type I diabetes
Pancreas
What is a common coping mechanism often seen in children reacting from trauma
Regression
Type of shock resulting from gram-negative bacteria leading to UTI, peritonitis or URI
Septic Shock
Which broad category of routes of transmission of microorganisms includes food, water and medical devices and equipment
Common Vehicle
During which trimester of pregnancy would an abdominal surgery be considered safest for both mother and fetus
Second Trimester
Which body system does Diabetes Mellitus affect
Endocrine
This refers to a reduction of morbidity and mortality in the trauma patient by treating them within a certain time frame
The Golden Hour
Diabetic Retinopathy
For which condition would a patient coming to the operating room likely require an interpretor
Downs Syndrome