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Assessment of Child with Hydrocephalus

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What are common signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in infants?

Irritability, neck stiffness, bulging fontanel

Bulging fontanel, poor sucking, vomiting (correct)

Decreased level of consciousness, high-pitched cry, seizures

Weak cry, diarrhea, lack of movement

What is the main cause of acute bacterial meningitis described in the text?

Neisseria meningitidis (correct)

Streptococcus agalactiae

Tuberculin bacillus

Haemophilus influenzae

How should a child with a shunt be positioned post-operatively?

Flat on their stomach

Upside down for better drainage

On the opposite side of surgery or on the back (correct)

On the side with the shunt to prevent pressure on the valve

What are maternal risk factors for bacterial meningitis in children?

Lack of immunization, anatomic defects, penetrating head trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of bacterial meningitis in neonates?

Bulging fontanel Signup and view all the answers

How often should the nurse assess head circumference in a child with a shunt?

Daily Signup and view all the answers

What is a common sign of Hydrocephalus in infants to 2 years old?

Enlarging head size and bulging fontanels Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Hydrocephalus in older children?

Projectile vomiting and headache Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a shunt in managing Hydrocephalus?

To drain accumulated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Signup and view all the answers

When is a third ventriculostomy performed in Hydrocephalus?

When there is a blockage of CSF flow within the brain Signup and view all the answers

What are some common findings in the assessment of a child with Hydrocephalus?

Sunset eyes, poor feeding, and irritability Signup and view all the answers

What type of medications are commonly used in the management of Hydrocephalus?

Diuretics and anticonvulsants Signup and view all the answers