Neonatal Health and Disorders Quiz
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Growth is _______ change in the child's functioning

  • a qualitative
  • the progressive increase in skill and capacity to function
  • measured through observation in the child's body
  • a quantitative (correct)

    • Which cranial nerve (CN) does facial palsy affect?

  • CN VII (correct)
  • CN VI
  • CN VIII
  • CN V

    • Omphalitis is an infection in newborn children:

  • Umbilical stump (correct)
  • Pharynx
  • Ears
  • Eyes

    • Which type of therapy would a neonate of brachial palsy need MOST?

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

    Haemorrhage is hypoxemic (Saturations < 92%) and presence of secretions in the nostrils. Which of the following interventions must the nurse carry out FIRST?

    <p>Clear the airway by suctioning and administering intranasal oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neonatal pemphigus is...

    <p>an autoimmune skin disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 2-year-old boy presented with muscle rigidity, locked jaw, fever, and facial grimacing to your facility and his mother complained of poor feeding. Which of the following conditions might the child be suffering from?

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

    Stranger anxiety is a normal developmental stage for children.

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

    Phototherapy decreases unconjugated serum bilirubin levels by which one of the following mechanisms?

    <p>Induction of the enzyme glucuronyl transferase in the liver, which increases bilirubin conjugation and liver excretion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a qualitative change in growth?

    <p>the progressive increase in skill and capacity to function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve (CN) does facial palsy affect?

    <p>CN VII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Omphalitis is an infection in newborn children:

    <p>Umbilical stump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A nurse on duty observed that a 14-day-old neonate with intracranial haemorrhage is hypoxemic (Saturations<92%) and presence of secretions in the nostrils. Which of the following interventions must the nurse carry out FIRST?

    <p>Clear the airway by suctioning and administering intranasal oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neonatal pemphigus is...

    <p>an autoimmune skin disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 2-year-old boy presented with muscle rigidity, locked jaw, fever, and facial grimacing to your facility and his mother complained of poor feeding. Which of the following conditions might the child be suffering from?

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

    Phototherapy decreases unconjugated serum bilirubin levels by which one of the following mechanisms?

    Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most IMPORTANT cause of jaundice presenting in the first 24 hours of life to EXCLUDE?

    <p>Physiological jaundice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A nurse on duty observed that a 14-day-old neonate with intracranial hemorrhage is hypoxemic (Saturations<92%) and presence of secretions in the nostrils. Which of the following interventions must the nurse carry out FIRST?

    <p>Clear the airway by suctioning and administering intranasal oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Growth is ______ change in the child's functioning

    <p>a quantitative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve (CN) does facial palsy affect?

    <p>CN VII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Omphalitis is an infection in newborn children:

    <p>Umbilical stump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy would a neonate of brachial palsy need MOST?

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

    Phototherapy decreases unconjugated serum bilirubin levels by which one of the following mechanisms?

    <p>Induction of the enzyme glucuronyl transferase in the liver, which increases bilirubin conjugation and liver excretion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The following statements are true about principles of growth and development EXCEPT

    <p>Physical development proceeds from anterolateral body parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pattern of development in children includes motor, social, emotional, cognitive and _______ skills

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

    Erik Erikson developed the psychosocial theory of growth and development, at which stage does Industry vs. Inferiority occur?

    <p>7 - 11 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Birth weight is double _______

    <p>12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Premature infants _______

    <p>should be given vitamin K as soon as possible after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All babies lose weight after birth, you should be concerned when _______

    <p>weight loss is &gt; than 10% or birth weight in not regained by day 14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Current recommendations are that _______

    <p>all babies should be exclusively breastfed until around 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Milk production is promoted by _______ after the activation of milk-making tissues

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

    Baby Aba, now 14 weeks, her gestational age was 28 weeks. What is her corrected age?

    <p>4 weeks old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Stranger Anxiety

    • Growth is a quantitative change in the child's body.

    Cranial Nerve (CN) Facial Palsy

    • Facial palsy affects CN VII.

    Omphalitis

    • Omphalitis is an infection in newborn children's umbilical stump.

    Jaundice Exclusion

    • Exclude breastfeeding, physiological jaundice, and prematurity when jaundice presents in the first 24 hours. Rhesus incompatibility should also be excluded.

    Neonatal Brachial Palsy Therapy

    • The most important therapy for neonatal brachial palsy is physiotherapy.

    Hypoxic Hemorrhage Interventions

    • Clear the airway by suctioning and administering intranasal oxygen is the first intervention for a hypoxic hemorrhage.

    Neonatal Pemphigus

    • Neonatal pemphigus is an autoimmune skin disorder.

    2-Year-Old Boy Symptoms

    • A 2-year-old boy presenting with muscle rigidity, locked jaw, fever, and facial grimacing could have tetanus.

    Phototherapy Mechanism

    • Phototherapy decreases unconjugated bilirubin levels by isomerizing bilirubin to lumirubin, a water-soluble form excreted by the kidneys.

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    Test your knowledge on various neonatal health issues and disorders. This quiz covers topics like jaundice, cranial nerve palsy, and important interventions for newborn conditions. Perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals looking to refresh their understanding of neonatal care.

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