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?

Friction burn (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Burns (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Rule of 9s (D) 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?

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of kidney destruction in lead poisoning?

Kidney failure (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

5μg/dl (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of physical neglect in a child?

Thin and malnourished (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify the materials involved in the burn (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done immediately to treat minor burns?

Apply cool water to cool the skin (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Shaken Baby Syndrome (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Learning difficulties (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of topical therapy in burns?

To prevent infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for moderate burns?

Apply topical antibiotic and dressing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of escharotomy in burns?

To cut into the eschar (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for electrical burns?

Clean with antiseptic solution and monitor for airway obstruction (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

11 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of eggs laid result in mature mites?

10% (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are scabies infestations typically diagnosed?

Based on the customary appearance and distribution of the rash and the presence of burrows (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

1 to 2 inches (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of scratching the scabies rash?

Skin sores that can become infected by bacteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Fewer than 10 to 15 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Head, neck, and soles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering scabicides?

To kill scabies mites and eggs (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The area of the body treated (A) Signup and view all the answers