Health Problems and Development in Toddlers
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What is the third most common cause of unintentional injury in children aged 5 to 14 years old?

  • Aspiration
  • Burns (correct)
  • Poisoning
  • Drowning

    • What is the primary concern when assessing the airway of a burn patient?

  • Compartment syndrome
  • Fluid replacement
  • Percentage of area of burn
  • Inhalation and rapid airway compromise (correct)

    • What is the temperature above which burns can occur?

  • 45°C or 113°F
  • 40°C or 104°F (correct)
  • 42°C or 108°F
  • 38°C or 100°F

    • What type of burn is caused by direct damage to the cells and from the heat generated by friction?

    <p>Friction burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second greatest cause of unintentional injury in 1 to 4 year olds?

    <p>Burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the assessment of the percentage of body area affected by burns?

    <p>Rule of 9s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition where a parent repeatedly brings a child to a healthcare facility and reports symptoms and illness when the child is well?

    <p>Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of kidney destruction in lead poisoning?

    <p>Kidney failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum blood level of lead that is considered unsafe for children?

    <p>5μg/dl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of physical neglect in a child?

    <p>Thin and malnourished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for determining the cause of a burn?

    <p>To identify the materials involved in the burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done immediately to treat minor burns?

    <p>Apply cool water to cool the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition resulting from repetitive violent shaking of a small infant?

    <p>Shaken Baby Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a long-term effect of lead poisoning?

    <p>Learning difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of topical therapy in burns?

    <p>To prevent infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for moderate burns?

    <p>Apply topical antibiotic and dressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of escharotomy in burns?

    <p>To cut into the eschar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for electrical burns?

    <p>Clean with antiseptic solution and monitor for airway obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average number of adult female mites on an infested host?

    <p>11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of eggs laid result in mature mites?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are scabies infestations typically diagnosed?

    <p>Based on the customary appearance and distribution of the rash and the presence of burrows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical length of the burrows filled with mite feces?

    <p>1 to 2 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication of scratching the scabies rash?

    <p>Skin sores that can become infected by bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many mites are typically present on an infested person who is otherwise healthy?

    <p>Fewer than 10 to 15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary area of the body affected by scabies in infants and young children?

    <p>Head, neck, and soles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of administering scabicides?

    <p>To kill scabies mites and eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference in scabicide application between adults and older children versus infants and young children?

    <p>The area of the body treated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the brand name of the permethrin cream approved by the US FDA for the treatment of scabies?

    <p>Elimite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is sulfur ointment considered unpleasant to use?

    <p>It has a strong odor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ivermectin in the treatment of scabies?

    <p>To treat worm infestations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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