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PD 3 Test 3
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Health Care
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04/30/2011

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Term
what is the baby called for the first 29 days?
Definition
neonate
Term
what is considered the post-neonatal period?
Definition
29 days - 1 year
Term
what do these APGAR scores mean at 1 min?
0-4
5-7
8-10
Definition
0-4 = resuscitation
5-7 = some depression
8-10 = normal
Term
what do these APGAR scores mean at 5 minutes?
0-7
8-10
Definition
0-7 = high risk
8-10 = normal
Term
what is considered SGA?
Definition
< 10%
Term
what is considered AGA?
Definition
10-90%
Term
what is considered LGA?
Definition
> 90%
Term
what is ELBW? VLBW? LBW? NBW?
Definition
ELBW < 1000g
VLBW < 1500g
LBW < 2500g
NBW > 2500g
Term
what is preterm? term? post term?
Definition
preterm < 37 weeks
term = 37 - 42 weeks
post term > 42 weeks
Term
ability of a newborn to selectively and progressively shut out negative stimuli such as repetitive sound
Definition
habitation
Term
when are tremors abnormal at rest?
Definition
>4 days
Term
when is the Denver Developmental Screening Test used?
Definition
birth - 6 years of age.
false negatives are common especially with language delay
Term
what are the ages for the different somatic growth charts?
Definition
0-36m, 2-18yrs, premie
Term
what is considered macrocephaly? microcephaly?
Definition
maco > 97% or 2 SD above mean
mico > 2 SD smaller than average
Term
complications of macocephaly
Definition
hydrocephalus or subdural hematoma
Term
what causes microcephly?
Definition
premature closure of the sutures
Term
normal SBP at birth, 1m, and 6m
Definition
birth = 70
1m = 85
6m = 90
Term
normal HR at birth
Definition
take for a full minute, 140-160
Term
what is the criteria for tachypnea?
Definition
0-2m > 60
2-12m > 50
> 12m > 40
Term
what kind of temperature is preferred before 2m of age?
Definition
rectal
Term
what can pallor indicate?
Definition
low hemoglobin
Term
what can cyanosis indicate?
Definition
hypoxemia
Term
what can plethora indicate?
Definition
polycythemia
Term
what can jaundice indicate?
Definition
billirubin
Term
what can slate gray skin indicate?
Definition
methemoglobinemia
Term
vasomotor response to cooling or chronic exposure to radiant heat, lattice like bluish mottling especially on extremities
Definition
Curtis Marmorata
Term
blue cast to hands and feet in response to cold. If not cleared in 8 hrs or with warming consider cyanotic CHD
Definition
acrocyanosis
Term
transient cyanosis of 1/2 the body or one extremity. Due to temporary vascular instability.
Definition
Harlequin Dyschromia
Term
multiple cafe au lait spots with smooth borders can indicate what disease?
Definition
neurofibromatosis
Term
sebum and desquamated epithelial cells, a white cheesy material. Can cover the whole body at birth
Definition
Vernix Caseosa
Term
white papules without erythema, found on nose, chin, and forehead
Definition
milia
Term
scattered vesicles on an erythematous base, usually on face and trunk from sweat gland duc obstruction
Definition
milia rubra
Term
erythema mcaules with central pin-point vesicles. appear like flea bites on 2nd-3rd day, disappear after 1 week.
Definition
erythema toxicum
Term
small vesiculopustules over a brown mascular base can last several months. MC in black infants.
Definition
pustular melanosis
Term
flat, irregular, light pink patches, common on the nape of the neck, upper lip, forehead, and upper eyelid.
Definition
Nevus Simplex, Salmon Patch.
neck = stork bite
upper eyelid = Angel kisses
Term
what do black dots in the red reflex indiate? white reflex?
Definition
black dots = cataract
white reflex = retinoblastoma
Term
what diseases are microstomia common in?
Definition
Trisomy 18 and 21
Term
what is macrostomia associated with?
Definition
mucopolysaccharides
Term
what type of mouth is associated with fetal alcohol syndrome?
Definition
fish mouth
Term
white bumps found in the mouth?
blue/white bumps found in the mouth?
Definition
white = Epstein Pearls
blue/white = Ranulas
Term
what diseases is macroglossia associated with?
Definition
hypothyroid, mucopolysaccharidosis
Term
when do the anterior and posterior fontanelles close?
Definition
anterior = 4-6cm, closes @ 4-26m
posterior = 1-2cm, closes @ 2m
Term
localized subcutaneous edema over occipitoparietal region, cause by the vacuum effects of teh rupture of the amniotic sac
Definition
caput succedaneum
Term
localized swelling due to subperiosteal hemorrhage, doesn't cross the suture lines, heals in 3 weeks
Definition
cephalohematoma
Term
assymmetry of the skull caused by a child lying on one side, resolves when the child becomes more active
Definition
plagiocephaly
Term
percussion of the skull produces a "cracked pot" sound, normal in infants prior to sutures closing
Definition
Macewen's Sign
Term
what is normal cephalic transillumination?
Definition
frontoparietal = 2cm
occipital = 1cm
Term
what syndromes are associated with micrognathia?
Definition
Pierre-Robin syndrome, Treacher-Collins syndrome, Hallerman Strieff syndrome
Term
what is the most common neck mass?
Definition
cystic hygromas
Term
what should you suspect with polyhydramnios?
Definition
tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF)
Term
when might strabismus indicate ocular weakness?
Definition
beyond 3 months
Term
what is the progression of the blink reflex?
Definition
birth = blinks
1m = fixes on object
1 1/2 - 2 m = coordinated eye movement
3m = eyes converge and baby reaches
12m = acuity of 20/50
Term
small, deformed or low set ears may be associated with what?
Definition
renal disease
Term
how do you assess newborn hearing?
Definition
acoustic blink reflex
Term
white coating in the mouth that doesn't scrape away?
Definition
candidiasis
Term
cessation of breathing > 20 sec
Definition
apnea
Term
paradoxical breathing in which the abdomen moves outward while chest moves inward
Definition
Hoover's Sign
Term
where do inspiratory sounds come from? expiratory?
Definition
inspiratory = intrathroacic
expiratory = extrathoracic (trachea)
Term
common arrhythmias in infants
Definition
PSVT and PAT
Term
which is normal S3 or S4?
Definition
S3 is common and normal.
S4 is uncommon and abnormal.
Term
which abdominal mass has a covering, omphalocele or gastroschisis?
Definition
omphalocele has a covering
Term
where is the liver palpable in a newborn?
Definition
2cm below R costal margin
Term
why is the newborn abdomen normally protuberant?
Definition
poorly developed muscles
Term
how many arteries and veins in the umbilical cord?
Definition
2 thick walled arteries, 1 larger vein.
Term
when does the newborn umbilicus fall over?
Definition
the amniotic portion dries and falls off within 2 weeks.
Term
granulation tissue formed at the base of the umbilicus during healing
Definition
umbilical granuloma
Term
normal size of newborn kidney
Definition
4.5 - 5cm
Term
normal teste size in a newborn
Definition
10mm x 15mm
Term
undesceneded testes
Definition
cryptorchidism, 2/3 descend by 1 year.
Term
children less than how old should have a parent in the room during the exam?
Definition
11
Term
what are brushfield spots associated with?
Definition
Down's Syndrome
Term
what should you r/o in a child < 3 yo with a fever and appearing ill
Definition
sepsis, UTI, pneumonia
Term
Normal HR: 1-2yo, 2-6yo, 6-10yo
Definition
1-2 = 70-150
2-6 = 68-138
6-10 = 65-125
Term
definition of bradycardia < 3 yo, 3-9 yo
Definition
<3 = < 100bpm
3-9 = < 60 bpm
Term
respiratory rate in childhood
Definition
early = 20-40. tachypnea > 40
late = 15-25.
Adult rate by 15 yo
Term
what is the BP difference when taken on the thigh vs arm?
Definition
thigh = 10mm higher than arm
Term
probable cause of transient HTN? sustanted HTN?
Definition
transient = meds
sustained = renal parenchyma or artery disease, primary HTN, coarctation of the aorta
Term
BMI classifications
Definition
underweight < 5%
at risk over weight > 85%
overweight > 95%
Term
when does it become possible to measure the visual acuity of a child? What is it's progression?
Definition
3 yo = 20/40
4 yo = 20/30
5 yo = 20/20
Term
by what age is it best to correct amblyopia?
Definition
6 yo
Term
AAP recommends full scale acoustic screening for kids what age?
Definition
4yo
Term
what is the speaking decibel range?
Definition
500-6000 Hz
Term
hearing loss ranges
Definition
normal 0-20dB
mild loss 21-40dB
moderate loss 41-60dB
severe loss 61-90dM
profound loss > 90dB
Term
pale, boggy nasal membranes are associated with
Definition
perenniel allergic rhinitis
Term
unilateral nasal discharge associated with a foul smell
Definition
foreign body
Term
when are the sinuses visible by xray?
Definition
maxillary = 4yo
sphenoid = 6 yo
frontal = 7yo
Term
hypernasal speech is associated with what?
Definition
submucosal cleft palate
Term
nasal voice plus snoring is associated with what?
Definition
adenoid hypertrophy
Term
hoarse voice plus cough is associated with?
Definition
viral infection (croup)
Term
pt sounds like they have rocks in their mouth, what is this associated with?
Definition
tonsillitis
Term
what are posterior cervical nodes associated with?
Definition
lice or scalp fungus
Term
prolonged expiratory phase and expiratory breathing is associated with?
Definition
asthma
Term
prologed inspiration is associated with?
Definition
croup
Term
where is the heart located in early childhood?
Definition
higher and to the left
Term
where is the PMI less than 7yo? greater than 7yo?
Definition
< 7yo = L 4th interspace
> 7 yo = L 5th interspace
< 4yo = L of MCL
4-6 yo = at MCL
> 7 yo = R of MCL
Term
where is S1> S2? S2>S1?
Definition
S1>S2 @ apex
S2>S1 @ pulmonic area
Term
where are innocent murmurs loudest?
Definition
Left sternal border
Term
continuous murmur, loudest wtih diastole, low pitch, heard at 1st and 2nd interspace
Definition
venous hum
Term
what types of murmurs are associated with pallor, cyanosis, poor growth, SOB, and squatting?
Definition
organic murmurs
Term
prior to age 3 organic murmurs are though to be? after age 3?
Definition
before age 3 = congenital
after age 3 = rheumatic valvulitis
Term
when do umbilical hernias usually resolve?
Definition
3yo
Term
what is considered precocious puberty?
Definition
< 8yo
Term
vulvular erythema may be from?
Definition
bubble bath
Term
fusion of the minora should occur when?
Definition
< 4 yo
Term
how can you reduce the cremasteric reflex in order to do a testicular exam?
Definition
have to pt cross their legs
Term
cryptorchidism causes an increased risk of what?
Definition
testicular cancer and infertility
Term
when is genu varum common?
Definition
2-9yo
Term
what is the best predictor of future intellect?
Definition
language
Term
what are the symptoms of head injury?
Definition
lethargy, irritability, persistent unexplained vomiting, apnea, coma, convulsion
Term
children do bruise accidentally but rarely before when?
Definition
walking
Term
superficial yellow crusted lesion with satelitte lesions
Definition
impetigo
Term
what is the healthiest period of life?
Definition
11-20yo
Term
what is the leading causes of death for adolescents?
Definition
MVA, suicide, and homicide
Term
normal adolescent vital signs
Definition
HR 10-14yo = 85
HR > 15yo = 60-85
RR varies from 12-18 breaths/min
skin - pubertal changes like acne, areolar pigmentation, apocrine sweat glands, axillary/genital hair.
Term
what is considered "normal" pubertal timing?
Definition
9-12yo
Term
when does puberty normally begin in girls? boys? what about end?
Definition
girls, begins at 10yo, ends at 14yo
boys, begins at 11yo, ends at 16yo
Term
how long does puberty normally last?
Definition
2-4 years
Term
at what Tanner stage does menarche normally begin?
Definition
Breast Tanner Stage 3-4
Term
when does acne begin? what's the difference between white and black heads?
Definition
begins at 10yo. white = close, black = open
Term
what happens to the eyes during puberty?
Definition
the eyeball lengthens (myopia)
Term
MC benign breast mass
Definition
fibroadenoma
Term
what are the indications for a pelvic exam in an adolescent?
Definition
sexual activity, abnormal discharge, menstrual/anatomic abnormalities, pelvic pain
Term
what do bone age xray?
Definition
left wrist and hand.
Term
what is the MCC of delayed puberty?
Definition
anorexia nervosa, chronic disease
Term
what can delay the onset of menarche specifically?
Definition
imperforate hymen
Term
difference between phimosis and paraphimosis?
Definition
phimosis - unable to retract the foreskin.
paraphimosis - foreskin stuck retracted, unable to replace over the glans.
Term
enlarged femoral lymph nodes that are non-tender are often associated with?
Definition
malignancy
Term
unilaterally enlarged and tender femoral lymph nodes are often associated with?
Definition
infection
Term
how do you differientiate a femoral vs inguinal hernia?
Definition
above the inguinal ligament - inguinal
below inguinal ligament - femoral
Term
what preiod of adolescence?
rapid growth of sex characteristics, body/self image fluctuance, preoccupied with physical changes, short stature in boys, breast development in girls, alligience shifts to peers, think concretely.
Definition
early adolescence (10-13yo)
Term
what stage of adolescence?
more comfy with body, intense emotional and mood swings, starts thinking abstractly (self centered, "it won't happen to me"), peers determine standards for behavior/fashion
Definition
middle adolescence (14-16yo)
Term
what stage of adolescence?
less self centered, shift from peer group to individuals, dating becomes more intimate, think more realistically, period of idealism with rigid concepts of right and wrong
Definition
late adolescence (17yo +)
Term
MC drug used in the US
Definition
THC - marijuana
Term
this drug temporarily inhibits the release of dopamine in the brain --> remarkable hypotonia. Cant be detected in urine 4-5 hrs after IV injection. decreases heart and respiratory rate.
Definition
GHB - date rape drug
Term
this drug works like heroin and is an analogue of methamphetamine
Definition
ecstasy
Term
know the million causes of fatigue listed
Definition
categories = physiologic, CV, pulm, hematologic, infectious, neuro, endo + metabolic, psychiatric, neoplastic, inflammatory, trauma, miscellaneous
Term
tired feeling and sense of weariness that may or may not be related to or worsened by task performance.
Definition
fatigue
Term
feeling that consists of listlessness and langour, a desire to sit and dream, perhaps even laziness or mental inertia.
Definition
lassitude
Term
feeling of not being well, out of sorts
Definition
malaise
Term
lack of motor strength and a decreased ability to perform certain physical tasks - can be generalized or localized
Definition
weakness
Term
acute fatigue is categorized as how long? and may follow what?
Definition
< 1 m and may follow an infection
Term
how can you differentiate organic and psych fatigue?
Definition
organic = less severe on awakening, worsens during the day, is continuous and progressive.
psych - equally present, not relieved by rest, intermittent/remitent over time, may improve on weekends/vacation.
Term
how long is chronic fatigue present, what is it associated with?
Definition
>1m, associated with medical, psych, CFS, and fibromyalgia
Term
what meds can be associated with fatigue?
Definition
antihistamines, sedatives, hypnotics, psychotropics, some antihypertensives (BB), methyldopa
Term
know diagnostic criteria for CFS
Definition
Term
clinically apparent increase in the interstitial fluid volume which may expand by several liters before the abnormality is evident. can be generalized or localized.
Definition
edema
Term
accumulation of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Definition
ascites
Term
accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural cavity
Definition
hydrothorax
Term
gross, generalized edema
Definition
anasarca
Term
proteinuria > 3.5g/dL, hypoalbuminemia < 2g/dL, +/- hypercholesterolemia
Definition
nephrotic syndrome
Term
hematuria, proteinuria, HTN
Definition
acute glomerulonephritis
Term
definitive test for DVT
Definition
venogram
Term
treatment of ICP
Definition
salt restriction, avoid prolonged sitting, avoid restrictive leg garmets, treat with propranalol/captopril
Term
what should you consider with chronic leg edema that is unilateral and painful?
Definition
thrombophlebitis
Term
how should you treat low risk unexplained weight loss?
Definition
observe for 1m, give nutritional advice, have pt keep food diary to follow up.
Term
lab studies for decreased food intake
Definition
CBC with diff, CMP, serum drug levels (digitalis specifically), EGD, GI series, HIV test
Term
labs to test for impaited nutritional absorption
Definition
stool = mircoscopic and guiac, qualitative 72 hr stool sample, fecal fat, serum caratolene, D-xylose test, secretin stimulation test, small bowel biopsy, stool O&P
Term
labs for incraesed nutritional demand
Definition
TSH, AFB, CMV, occult malignancy
Term
preferred time from injury to definitive care
Definition
1 hr - termed the "golden hour"
Term
what is the platinum half hour?
Definition
the time remaining of the "golden hour" once the pt arrives at the ED
Term
what is the purpose of the primary survey? secondary survey?
Definition
primary = completed in less than 30 secs, ABCDE, find immediately life threating injuries.
secondary survey = find injuries that could BECOME life threatening
Term
what is the order to control bleeding?
Definition
direct pressure, pressure point, elevation, tourniquet
Term
what is the best predictor of trauma outcome?
Definition
GCS after resuscitation
Term
implications of different GCS scores
Definition
13-15 = mild disability
9-12 = moderate disability
3-8 = severe disability
< 8 = intubate
Term
all pts with head or maxillofacial trauma should be assumed to have what?
Definition
c-spine injury until positively excluded. Absence of neuro defecit doesn't preclude a c-spine injury.
Term
what are the parts of a secondary survey?
Definition
rapid interveiw (AMPLE), recheck vitals, focused physical exam, radiographs, determination of the mechanism of injury = critical!
Term
fracture of the atlas from axial loading
Definition
Jefferson burst fracture
Term
fracture from anterior displacement of C2 over C3, cause = severe hyperextension
Definition
Hangman's fx (traumatic spondylolisthesis).
MOI = judicial hanging or MVA
Term
MOI in a clay shoveler's or tear drop fx
Definition
flexion
Term
what does dull chest percussion signify? hyperresonant?
Definition
dull = hemothorax
hyperresonant = tension pneumo
Term
MC injured organ from blunt trauma
Definition
spleen
Term
Peds CPR recommendations
Definition
2 breaths first. ratio = 30:2, 1 finger compressions for infants, 2 fingers for children
Term
modified GCS <4 yo for verbal
Definition
5 = appropriate words, social smile, fixes and follows.
4 = cries but consolable.
3 = persistently irritable.
2 = restless, agitated.
1 = none
Term
hallmarks of respiratory distress
Definition
tachypnea, nasal flaring, retraction, stridor, cyanosis, head bobbing, prolonged expiration, grunting
Term
upper airway problems
Definition
croup, epiglottitis, foreign body, bacterial tracheitis
Term
lower airway problems
Definition
asthma, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, foreign body
Term
peak age for foreign body airway obstruction
Definition
1-5yo
Term
treatment for foreign body airway obstruction in children (young)
Definition
5 back blows alternated with 5 chest compressions repeated 5 times
Term
MCC of dehydration
Definition
vomiting and diarrhea
Term
signs of dehydration
Definition
orthostasis = SBP < 80, tachycardia > 130bpm
Term
when are febrile seizures common?
Definition
3m-5yo
Term
know the Lund and Brower chart for pediatric burns
Definition
Term
when should you hospitalize burns?
Definition
adults with 2nd degree or greater > 15%
children with 2nd degree or graeter > 10%
Term
classic symptoms = myalgia, weakness, darkened urine
Definition
rhabdomyolysis
Term
defintiive testing for rhabdo
Definition
Creatine kinase (CK) testing is definitive.
Elevated or 2-3x above normal pt may have rhabdo.
If elevated 100x above normal rhabdo is very likely.
Urinalysis shows hemoglobin or myoglobin
Term
treatment of rhabdo
Definition
hydration, diuretics (help flush the kidneys), bicarb (prevent myoglobin breakdown in kidneys), renal dialysis
Term
MS exam of infants focuses on
Definition
detection of any congenital abnormalities particularly of the hands, spine, hips, legs, and feet.
Term
what does an audible click during ortalani and barlow mean? what does hip dysplasia sound like?
Definition
audible click doesn't necessarily mean dislocation.
Hip dysplasia = audible clunk
Term
when does genu varum resolve?
Definition
around 18m
Term
adduction of the forefoot without inversion
Definition
metatarsus adductus = normal.
Term
what should you do if you suspect abnormalities of the nervous system?
Definition
inspect CN function, sensory function, and less common primitive reflexes
Term
when doing the neuro exam persistent irritability suggests
Definition
neuro insult, metabolic, infectious, or constitutional abnormalities, or drug withdrawal
Term
what reflex is important to assess why?
Definition
anal reflex, loss of reflex = spinal cord abnormalities
Term
ankle clonus up to 10 beats may be normal, what does sustained clonus mean?
Definition
could indicate CNS disease
Term
babinski reflex is normal up to what age?
Definition
2 yo
Term
stranger anxiety is normal at what age?
Definition
9-15m
Term
muchal rigidity is a reliable indicator of what?
Definition
meningeal irritation
Term
what indicates a + Trendelenberg sign?
Definition
when standing on the affected side, the hip will displace toward the unaffected side, indicating gluteus medius weakness on the opposite side from the hip tilt.
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