Child Health Nursing - GNM Second Year Exam

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Child Health Nursing - GNM Second Year Exam

Deficiency of protein causes Kwashiorkor.
Birth weight doubles at the age of 5 months.
Active Bronchitis is caused by bacterial infection.
Bitot's Spot is treated with Vitamin A.
BCG vaccine is killed vaccine
Haemoglobin is related to Anaemia.
Infant is related to Palmar Grasp.
Vitamin A is related to Blindness.
Children Day is celebrated on 14 November.
Cynocobalmin is a Water Soluble Vitamin.
Hyperproteinemia is not seen in nephritic syndrome.
Tuberculosis is a communicable disease.
Vitamin D is essential for growth of bones.
Large head is not known as microcephalic.
D.O.T. Treatment is not given in poliomyelitis.
A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular disease.
Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain.
Hypothermia is a condition in which the body temperature falls below 95°F (35°C).
Lumbar puncture is a procedure used to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic testing.
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition that causes the airways to widen and become damaged.
Malnutrition is a condition that occurs when the body does not get the nutrients it needs to function properly.
Weaning diet is the process of gradually introducing solid foods to a baby after breastfeeding or formula feeding, usually around 6 months of age.
Adolescence is the period of physical, emotional, and social development between childhood and adulthood, typically ages 12-18.
Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits to both the infant and the mother.
The Mid-day meal program provides free hot, nutritious meals to students of primary and upper primary classes in government schools to improve attendance, health, and academic performance.
Nursing management of a child with HIV/AIDS is complex and requires a multifaceted approach to provide comprehensive care and support for the child and their family.
Diarrhea is a condition characterized by frequent passage of loose, watery stools.
Symptoms of diarrhea may include abdominal cramps, pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, dehydration, and bloody or mucus stools.
Nursing management for a child with diarrhea includes monitoring vital signs, providing hydration, managing pain, and addressing underlying causes.
To prevent diarrhea, parents should emphasize proper hand hygiene, safe food handling practices, and seeking medical attention promptly.
Neural tube defects occur when the neural tube does not close properly during pregnancy.
Common neural tube defects include anencephaly, encephalocele, and spina bifida.
Behavioral problems in children may include aggression, hyperactivity, inattention, withdrawal, anxiety, and depression.
Medical and nursing management of pneumonia consists of administering antibiotics, providing supportive care such as oxygen therapy, and managing potential complications.
Thalassemia is classified based on the severity of the condition and the affected globin chain.

Thalassearmia

Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin.
This disorder results in a decreased production of red blood cells (RBCs) leading to iron overload.
Individuals with thalassemia require frequent blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy.
Supportive care focuses on managing complications such as anemia, iron overload, and bone abnormalities.
The prognosis for thalassemia varies depending on the severity of the condition.
With appropriate treatment, individuals with thalassemia can live relatively normal lives.