29 Questions
What is the recommended sleeping position to minimize the risk of SIDS in infants?
Supine position
Which of the following is NOT a cause of SIDS as mentioned in the text?
Sleeping in a supine position
What is the main characteristic sign that indicates meconium aspiration syndrome?
Widened anteroposterior diameter of the chest (barrel-chest)
What is the initial nursing intervention for a newborn with meconium aspiration syndrome?
Assist in tracheal suctioning
What is considered a risk factor for the birth of a large for gestational age infant?
Teenage pregnancies
Which of the following is a severe treatment option for meconium aspiration syndrome?
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
What clinical manifestation is commonly seen in large for gestational age infants?
Difficulty regulating behavioral state
Which condition can result from overproduction of growth hormone in utero?
Obesity
What is a priority nursing care in the first few days for newborns under radiant warmers?
Monitoring vital signs
What maternal condition is listed as a risk factor for poor nutrition during pregnancy?
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
What is one of the complications that can occur in large for gestational age infants?
Feeding difficulties
What condition is characterized by infants whose rate of intrauterine growth was slowed and birth weight falls below the 10th percentile on the intrauterine growth chart?
Small for Gestational Age
Which of the following is a congenital disorder related to the metabolism of amino acids?
Galactosemia
What defect is characterized by a passage between the aorta and the pulmonary artery in newborns?
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Which condition is characterized by excessive bilirubin levels in newborns causing a yellowing of the skin and eyes?
Hyperbilirubinemia
What term describes a medical emergency in which an infant inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid?
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Which disorder is characterized by the absence of an enzyme that prevents the accumulation of galactose in the body?
Galactosemia
What is the main pathophysiological process in sickle cell anemia?
Clumping and arterial obstruction
Which assessment finding is characteristic of sickle cell anemia?
Enlarged spleen from congestion with sickle cells
What is the primary aim of therapy in sickle cell anemia?
Prevent the sickling phenomenon
Which treatment modality is NOT recommended for managing sickle cell crisis?
Blood replacement to reduce RBC destruction
What puts adolescents at risk of iron deficiency anemia?
Menstruation and rapid growth rate
What could be a possible cause of iron deficiency anemia in children aged 12-46 months?
High consumption of cow's milk
What is the most common complication of rheumatic fever?
Valvular heart disease
Which diagnostic approach is used for rheumatic fever?
Modified Jones criteria
Which manifestation of rheumatic fever reflects central nervous system (CNS) involvement?
St. Vitus Dance
What is a characteristic feature of Polyarthritis in rheumatic fever?
Reversible and migratory arthritis affecting large joints
Which manifestation of rheumatic fever presents as a transitory, non-pruritic rash with a wavy border?
Erythema Marginatum
What type of movement disorder is associated with St. Vitus Dance in rheumatic fever?
Involuntary, aimless movements of extremities
Prepare for your NCMA219 Midterms Examination with this summary of topics covered in Week 12 of the second year, second semester. Topics include high-risk newborn, intrauterine growth restriction, preterm respiratory distress syndrome, and more.
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