Cleft Lip and Palate Management

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What is a common complication in children with CL/CP, affecting their hearing?

Varying degree of hearing loss (correct)

Improper drainage of the outer ear

Acute Tinnitus

Recurrent Otitis externa

What is the primary focus of nursing care for children with CL/CP, in addition to physical needs?

Wound care

Emotional support for the parents (correct)

Nutrition support

Pain management

What is a common feeding challenge in infants with CL/CP?

Difficulty with latching

Inability to suck (correct)

Inefficient swallowing

All of the above

What is a postoperative care consideration for infants with CL/CP?

Using elbow restraints Signup and view all the answers

What is a long-term complication of CL/CP?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended feeding position for infants with CL/CP?

Infant's head in upper right position Signup and view all the answers

What position is recommended for postoperative care for children with cleft palate?

Lying on the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary pathophysiological change in hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS)?

Constriction of the pyloric sphincter Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of elbow restraints for children with cleft palate after surgery?

2 to 6 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Why are clear liquids offered to infants after anesthesia?

When they have fully recovered from anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of oral packing in children with cleft palate after surgery?

To prevent bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the sex ratio affected by hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS)?

Boys are affected four to six times more frequently than girls Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of infectious diarrhea is caused by viral infections?

70-80% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of oral rehydration therapy in diarrhea management?

To replace lost electrolytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inability to defecate?

Obstipation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency of giving oral rehydration solution to a child with diarrhea?

1-2 teaspoons every 30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the passage of stool in underwear?

Encopresis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of constipation in formula-fed infants?

Diet Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended assessment for a newborn who has not passed meconium within 24-36 hours of life?

Physical examination for Hirschsprung disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inability to absorb nutrients from food?

Malabsorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nursing care for children with gastrointestinal disorders?

To educate parents and child Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of congenital anomaly in the gastrointestinal tract?

The exact type is not specified in the text Signup and view all the answers