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What is a primary goal in the treatment of cleft lip or palate?
What is a primary goal in the treatment of cleft lip or palate?
- Preventing speech and dental issues (correct)
- Increasing appetite and caloric intake
- Enhancing physical therapy outcomes
- Improving respiratory function
What type of therapy is often required for children with a cleft palate?
What type of therapy is often required for children with a cleft palate?
- Speech therapy (correct)
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Art therapy
Following surgery for cleft lip or palate, what is a key goal for incision care?
Following surgery for cleft lip or palate, what is a key goal for incision care?
- Apply antibiotic ointment liberally
- Keep the incision clean, dry, and intact (correct)
- Encourage early movement to prevent stiffness
- Promote rapid scabbing
What are elbow restraints, used after cleft lip/palate surgery, commonly called?
What are elbow restraints, used after cleft lip/palate surgery, commonly called?
Immediately after surgery for cleft lip or palate, what action is typically taken?
Immediately after surgery for cleft lip or palate, what action is typically taken?
What is the main purpose of using elbow restraints ('no-no's') after cleft lip/palate surgery?
What is the main purpose of using elbow restraints ('no-no's') after cleft lip/palate surgery?
Which intervention is LEAST likely to be a component of immediate post-operative care following cleft lip/palate surgery?
Which intervention is LEAST likely to be a component of immediate post-operative care following cleft lip/palate surgery?
In managing a child with a repaired cleft lip, what should parents be taught?
In managing a child with a repaired cleft lip, what should parents be taught?
Why is maintaining a dry environment around the surgical site crucial after cleft lip or palate repair?
Why is maintaining a dry environment around the surgical site crucial after cleft lip or palate repair?
Beyond surgery and speech therapy, what additional professional might be involved in the comprehensive care of a child with a cleft lip or palate?
Beyond surgery and speech therapy, what additional professional might be involved in the comprehensive care of a child with a cleft lip or palate?
Flashcards
Speech Therapy (Cleft Lip/Palate)
Speech Therapy (Cleft Lip/Palate)
Therapy aimed at preventing speech and dental issues associated with cleft lip/palate.
Surgery Goals (Cleft Lip/Palate)
Surgery Goals (Cleft Lip/Palate)
Surgical objectives include maintaining a clean, dry, and intact incision site.
"No-No" Restraints
"No-No" Restraints
Elbow restraints used post-surgery to prevent infants from touching their incisions.
Immediate Post-Op Action (Cleft Lip/Palate)
Immediate Post-Op Action (Cleft Lip/Palate)
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Study Notes
- The goal for cleft lip/palate treatment is to prevent speech and dental issues.
- Speech therapy assists with feeding.
- Surgery aims to keep the incision clean, dry, and intact.
- Elbow restraints, known as "no-no's", prevent patients from opening or picking at their incisions.
- Immediate post-operative action includes placing the patient in restraints.
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