Cleft Palate and Lip Overview

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What is the primary cause of most neonatal deaths within the first 24-48 hours, as mentioned in the text?

Failure to initiate respiration

Why is it important to suction the baby's mouth before the nose, according to the text?

To prevent oral secretions

What is the proper positioning of the oxygen mask on a newborn, as highlighted in the text?

Covering the nose and mouth with any size mask

What can occur if a newborn is exposed to high levels of oxygen, based on the information provided?

Scarring of the retina

Why is it crucial for newborns to be placed in a prone position, as mentioned in the text?

To promote lung expansion

How can the nurse describe the significance of administering a gavage feeding to a preterm infant according to the text?

To support nutritional intake

What is the main cause of Otitis Media in children?

Wider and shorter eustachian tube

Which of the following is a possible complication of Bronchiolitis?

Respiratory failure

What is the main nursing management for a child with Epiglottitis?

Immediate intubation precautions

Which syndrome presents with facial nerve injury often related to forceps delivery?

Bell's Palsy

What is the main diagnostic tool used for assessing color blindness?

Ishihara’s plates

Which medication is commonly used in the management of Otitis Media with a bulging tympanic membrane?

Mycostatin

What is a potential complication of Epstein Pearls in newborns?

Aspiration

Which condition is known for the absence of a connection between the esophagus and stomach in newborns?

Tracheoesophageal Fistula

What is the main sign or symptom of Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)?

Continuous drooling

What is the most common cause of Hydrocephalus?

Normal production but malabsorption of CSF

What is the management for a newborn with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?

Continuous Airway Pressure Breathing and Diaphragmatic Repair within 24 hours

What is a common sign of Cleft Palate/Lip?

Milk escapes through the nostril

What is the treatment for Congenital Hypothyroidism?

Synthroid (Sodium Levothyroxine) given lifetime

What is the management for Omphalocele?

Apply wet sterile dressing and silver sulfadiazine ointment

What is the function of the Gastrointestinal System?

Maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance

What is the sequence of supplementary feeding?

Cereals -> Fruits -> Vegetables -> Meat

What is the management for Hirschsprung's Disease?

NGT Feeding and Surgery

What is the diagnosis for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder?

Barium Esophagram

What is the management for Pyloric Stenosis?

Pyloromyotomy

Learn about cleft palate and lip, common types, symptoms, therapeutic management, and related factors such as teratogens. Understand the importance of early intervention and observation for respiratory and ear issues.

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