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What is Reye Syndrome primarily characterized by?
What is Reye Syndrome primarily characterized by?
What is a potential consequence of increased levels of CO2 in a child with increased ICP?
What is a potential consequence of increased levels of CO2 in a child with increased ICP?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for ICP monitoring?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for ICP monitoring?
Which condition is the most common treatable neurological disorder in children?
Which condition is the most common treatable neurological disorder in children?
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Which type of ICP monitor is inserted into the ventricular system?
Which type of ICP monitor is inserted into the ventricular system?
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Which type of seizure disorder has no clear cause identified?
Which type of seizure disorder has no clear cause identified?
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What is a common complication in unconscious children that may affect their hydration?
What is a common complication in unconscious children that may affect their hydration?
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What is the primary goal of therapeutic management for seizure disorders?
What is the primary goal of therapeutic management for seizure disorders?
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What distinguishes the coup from contrecoup injury in young children?
What distinguishes the coup from contrecoup injury in young children?
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Which viral illnesses are commonly associated with Reye Syndrome?
Which viral illnesses are commonly associated with Reye Syndrome?
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What are the potential lifelong complications associated with traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment?
What are the potential lifelong complications associated with traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment?
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What initial management step is recommended for a child with a concussion?
What initial management step is recommended for a child with a concussion?
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Which age group is most at risk for submersion injuries?
Which age group is most at risk for submersion injuries?
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What is the most common type of brain tumor found in children?
What is the most common type of brain tumor found in children?
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What condition is characterized by symptoms like hypoxia and cardiac arrest due to a near-drowning incident?
What condition is characterized by symptoms like hypoxia and cardiac arrest due to a near-drowning incident?
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What is a common early sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in children?
What is a common early sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in children?
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Which diagnostic procedure is not typically used to assess cerebral function?
Which diagnostic procedure is not typically used to assess cerebral function?
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What should be the primary concern in respiratory management for an unconscious child?
What should be the primary concern in respiratory management for an unconscious child?
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In assessing a child with potential increased ICP, what is a sign of late-stage symptoms?
In assessing a child with potential increased ICP, what is a sign of late-stage symptoms?
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What is the purpose of obtaining a lumbar puncture in a child suspected of having a neurological condition?
What is the purpose of obtaining a lumbar puncture in a child suspected of having a neurological condition?
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Which factor is least relevant when assessing cerebral function in infants and young children?
Which factor is least relevant when assessing cerebral function in infants and young children?
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What typical symptom might indicate an increased fronto-occipital circumference in a child?
What typical symptom might indicate an increased fronto-occipital circumference in a child?
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Which of the following symptoms is associated with late signs of increased ICP?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with late signs of increased ICP?
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Which of the following indicates a significant decline in a child's neurological state?
Which of the following indicates a significant decline in a child's neurological state?
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Which management option is commonly used for managing seizure disorders?
Which management option is commonly used for managing seizure disorders?
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At what age range do febrile seizures typically occur in children?
At what age range do febrile seizures typically occur in children?
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What is the main cause of hydrocephalus?
What is the main cause of hydrocephalus?
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What type of cranial deformity is characterized by early closure of sutures?
What type of cranial deformity is characterized by early closure of sutures?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for positional plagiocephaly?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for positional plagiocephaly?
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What is the primary focus in the long-term management care for seizure disorders?
What is the primary focus in the long-term management care for seizure disorders?
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What is a clinical manifestation of hydrocephalus?
What is a clinical manifestation of hydrocephalus?
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Which treatment is most often used to relieve hydrocephalus?
Which treatment is most often used to relieve hydrocephalus?
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What is the most common malignant extracranial solid tumor in childhood?
What is the most common malignant extracranial solid tumor in childhood?
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What is the definitive diagnostic test for bacterial meningitis?
What is the definitive diagnostic test for bacterial meningitis?
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Which of the following is a key part of the therapeutic management for bacterial meningitis?
Which of the following is a key part of the therapeutic management for bacterial meningitis?
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Which of these statements about encephalitis is true?
Which of these statements about encephalitis is true?
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What is a clinical characteristic of neuroblastoma related to its diagnosability?
What is a clinical characteristic of neuroblastoma related to its diagnosability?
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Which of the following nursing care measures is typically implemented for a patient with bacterial meningitis?
Which of the following nursing care measures is typically implemented for a patient with bacterial meningitis?
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Why is bacterial meningitis considered a medical emergency?
Why is bacterial meningitis considered a medical emergency?
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What is a common viral cause of encephalitis?
What is a common viral cause of encephalitis?
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What is the most common thyroid disorder in children?
What is the most common thyroid disorder in children?
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Which of the following treatments is NOT commonly used for hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following treatments is NOT commonly used for hyperthyroidism?
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Which clinical manifestation is associated with hypoparathyroidism?
Which clinical manifestation is associated with hypoparathyroidism?
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What is the main cause of primary hyperparathyroidism?
What is the main cause of primary hyperparathyroidism?
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Which adrenal cortex secretion is classified as a glucocorticoid?
Which adrenal cortex secretion is classified as a glucocorticoid?
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What clinical presentation is indicative of adrenal crisis?
What clinical presentation is indicative of adrenal crisis?
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What can secondary hypoparathyroidism be caused by?
What can secondary hypoparathyroidism be caused by?
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Which of the following indicates a potential thyroid storm?
Which of the following indicates a potential thyroid storm?
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What is a clinical manifestation of hypopituitarism in children?
What is a clinical manifestation of hypopituitarism in children?
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Which deficiency is NOT associated with hypopituitarism?
Which deficiency is NOT associated with hypopituitarism?
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What is the main focus of treatment for children with hypopituitarism?
What is the main focus of treatment for children with hypopituitarism?
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How is hypopituitarism typically identified in children?
How is hypopituitarism typically identified in children?
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What is a common outcome for children receiving growth hormone (GH) therapy for hypopituitarism?
What is a common outcome for children receiving growth hormone (GH) therapy for hypopituitarism?
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What is one of the reasons children with hypopituitarism may appear overweight?
What is one of the reasons children with hypopituitarism may appear overweight?
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What aspect does hypopituitarism directly impact in children?
What aspect does hypopituitarism directly impact in children?
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Which pituitary hormone deficiency may lead to inhibition of somatic growth?
Which pituitary hormone deficiency may lead to inhibition of somatic growth?
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What are common signs and symptoms preceding a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes?
What are common signs and symptoms preceding a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes?
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Which lab test is essential for diagnosing diabetes mellitus?
Which lab test is essential for diagnosing diabetes mellitus?
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What is a key factor in nutritional planning for a person with diabetes?
What is a key factor in nutritional planning for a person with diabetes?
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Which complication is considered most critical in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which complication is considered most critical in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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What is the primary cause of long-term complications associated with diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary cause of long-term complications associated with diabetes mellitus?
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What is ketoacidosis and what can trigger it?
What is ketoacidosis and what can trigger it?
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Which monitoring method is effective for assessing insulin therapy?
Which monitoring method is effective for assessing insulin therapy?
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What is a common risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes?
What is a common risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes?
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What is a primary characteristic of gigantism?
What is a primary characteristic of gigantism?
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Which treatment may be used to manage precocious puberty?
Which treatment may be used to manage precocious puberty?
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Which condition is caused by excess growth hormone after closure of the epiphyseal plates?
Which condition is caused by excess growth hormone after closure of the epiphyseal plates?
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What symptom is associated with juvenile hypothyroidism?
What symptom is associated with juvenile hypothyroidism?
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Which of the following is a primary cause of diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following is a primary cause of diabetes insipidus?
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How is goitre characterized medically?
How is goitre characterized medically?
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What is a common nursing intervention for a child in treatment for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
What is a common nursing intervention for a child in treatment for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
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What is the primary goal of therapeutic management for juvenile hypothyroidism?
What is the primary goal of therapeutic management for juvenile hypothyroidism?
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Which symptom is commonly associated with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
Which symptom is commonly associated with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
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Which age is defined as the onset for precocious puberty in boys?
Which age is defined as the onset for precocious puberty in boys?
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Which clinical symptom is commonly associated with early signs of Addison's disease?
Which clinical symptom is commonly associated with early signs of Addison's disease?
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Which treatment confirms a diagnosis of chronic adrenocortical insufficiency?
Which treatment confirms a diagnosis of chronic adrenocortical insufficiency?
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What is a common complication that can arise in congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What is a common complication that can arise in congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Cushing syndrome?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Cushing syndrome?
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Which condition is characterized by a total or partial deficiency of insulin?
Which condition is characterized by a total or partial deficiency of insulin?
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In the management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which approach is recommended for treatment?
In the management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which approach is recommended for treatment?
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For patients with type 1 diabetes, which aspect is crucial for managing their care?
For patients with type 1 diabetes, which aspect is crucial for managing their care?
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Which statement regarding gender assignment in congenital adrenal hyperplasia is accurate?
Which statement regarding gender assignment in congenital adrenal hyperplasia is accurate?
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What is the primary goal of therapeutic management in hyperthyroidism?
What is the primary goal of therapeutic management in hyperthyroidism?
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What is the most common cause of hyperparathyroidism?
What is the most common cause of hyperparathyroidism?
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Which clinical manifestation may indicate hypoparathyroidism in a newborn?
Which clinical manifestation may indicate hypoparathyroidism in a newborn?
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Which treatment is often used for hyperthyroidism and may result in secondary hypothyroidism?
Which treatment is often used for hyperthyroidism and may result in secondary hypothyroidism?
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What might facilitate breathing in a patient with a tracheostomy?
What might facilitate breathing in a patient with a tracheostomy?
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What condition is characterized by the presence of large or small goitres?
What condition is characterized by the presence of large or small goitres?
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Which of the following hormones is NOT typically secreted by the adrenal cortex?
Which of the following hormones is NOT typically secreted by the adrenal cortex?
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What is the primary reason for monitoring renal function in cases of hypoparathyroidism?
What is the primary reason for monitoring renal function in cases of hypoparathyroidism?
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Which clinical symptom is NOT typically associated with early signs of chronic adrenocortical insufficiency?
Which clinical symptom is NOT typically associated with early signs of chronic adrenocortical insufficiency?
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What is the initial treatment approach to confirm the diagnosis of chronic adrenocortical insufficiency?
What is the initial treatment approach to confirm the diagnosis of chronic adrenocortical insufficiency?
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Which condition is characterized by overproduction of adrenal androgens due to decreased enzyme activity for cortisol production?
Which condition is characterized by overproduction of adrenal androgens due to decreased enzyme activity for cortisol production?
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In managing a patient with Cushing Syndrome, which treatment modality is NOT typically included?
In managing a patient with Cushing Syndrome, which treatment modality is NOT typically included?
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What significant condition may arise in patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to hormonal imbalances?
What significant condition may arise in patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to hormonal imbalances?
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For a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, which response is true regarding the condition?
For a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, which response is true regarding the condition?
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Which therapeutic intervention is NOT generally recommended for gender assignment in cases of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
Which therapeutic intervention is NOT generally recommended for gender assignment in cases of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
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Which type of diabetes is characterized by a total or partial deficiency of insulin hormone?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by a total or partial deficiency of insulin hormone?
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What is a common sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is a common sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following lab tests is critical for diagnosing diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following lab tests is critical for diagnosing diabetes mellitus?
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What is a key long-term complication associated with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus?
What is a key long-term complication associated with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus?
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Which consideration is important in nutritional planning for a diabetic patient?
Which consideration is important in nutritional planning for a diabetic patient?
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What factor can precipitate diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What factor can precipitate diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following methods can be used to monitor the effectiveness of insulin therapy?
Which of the following methods can be used to monitor the effectiveness of insulin therapy?
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What is a characteristic metabolic change occurring during ketoacidosis?
What is a characteristic metabolic change occurring during ketoacidosis?
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What is the threshold for hemoglobin A1c to diagnose diabetes mellitus?
What is the threshold for hemoglobin A1c to diagnose diabetes mellitus?
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What height is typically associated with gigantism due to excess growth hormone before epiphyseal closure?
What height is typically associated with gigantism due to excess growth hormone before epiphyseal closure?
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Which of the following is a symptom of juvenile hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is a symptom of juvenile hypothyroidism?
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What is a significant consequence of growth hormone deficiency due to hypopituitarism?
What is a significant consequence of growth hormone deficiency due to hypopituitarism?
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What is the primary treatment for central precocious puberty?
What is the primary treatment for central precocious puberty?
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Which of the following symptoms is associated with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?
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Which diagnostic method is commonly used to assess growth patterns in children with hypopituitarism?
Which diagnostic method is commonly used to assess growth patterns in children with hypopituitarism?
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Which of the following descriptions accurately reflects the presentation of a child with hypopituitarism?
Which of the following descriptions accurately reflects the presentation of a child with hypopituitarism?
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Which diagnostic procedure is typically unnecessary for defining thyroid function disorders?
Which diagnostic procedure is typically unnecessary for defining thyroid function disorders?
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What is a common effect of untreated diabetes insipidus (DI)?
What is a common effect of untreated diabetes insipidus (DI)?
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What defines panhypopituitarism?
What defines panhypopituitarism?
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Which treatment approach is considered effective for children with growth hormone deficiency?
Which treatment approach is considered effective for children with growth hormone deficiency?
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Which condition can cause precocious puberty in children?
Which condition can cause precocious puberty in children?
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Which deficiency is specifically associated with the underproduction of thyroid hormones?
Which deficiency is specifically associated with the underproduction of thyroid hormones?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acromegaly?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acromegaly?
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What nursing care procedure is crucial for children with SIADH?
What nursing care procedure is crucial for children with SIADH?
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What area of care is essential for a child diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in an acute care setting?
What area of care is essential for a child diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in an acute care setting?
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What is a common mistake in differentiating between hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic reactions?
What is a common mistake in differentiating between hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic reactions?
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Which type of goitre may compromise a newborn's airway?
Which type of goitre may compromise a newborn's airway?
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Study Notes
Neurological Conditions
- Neurological conditions in children encompass various disorders affecting the central nervous system (CNS), including altered consciousness levels, head injuries, brain tumors, meningitis, seizures, hydrocephalus, and intracranial infections.
- Assessment of Cerebral Function involves observing spontaneous and elicited reflex responses in infants and young children. Children under 2 years often require specialized evaluations due to their inability to respond to instructions. Assessment includes developmental level, family and health history, and physical examination.
- Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) presents with early, subtle symptoms that become more pronounced as pressure rises, leading to decreased level of consciousness (LOC) deterioration. Early signs include irritability, restlessness, poor feeding, Macewen sign, high-pitched cry, tense/bulging fontanels, separated cranial sutures, setting-sun sign, distended scalp veins, and increased fronto-occipital circumference.
- Clinical manifestations of increased ICP in children include headache, forceful vomiting, nausea, seizures, diplopia, blurred vision, indifference, drowsiness, decline in school performance, decreased activity, increased sleep, lethargy, and inability to follow simple commands. Later signs include bradycardia, decreased motor response to command, decreased sensory response to painful stimuli, alterations in pupil size and reactivity, papilledema, flexion or extension posturing, Cheyne-Stokes respirations, decreased consciousness, and coma.
- Neurological examination includes vital signs, skin, eye function, motor function, posturing, and reflexes assessment.
- Special diagnostic procedures for neurological conditions may involve laboratory tests (glucose, urea nitrogen, complete blood count (CBC,) electrolytes, blood culture, clotting studies, evaluation of toxic substances, liver function, urine toxicology screen, and blood lead levels), imaging (computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)), lumbar puncture, and electroencephalogram (EEG).
- Nursing Care of the Unconscious Child emphasizes emergency management involving airway patency, breathing, circulation, and reduction of ICP, treatment of shock, spine stabilization if needed. Assessments include LOC, pupillary reaction, vital signs, and abnormal movements. Frequency of assessments depend on the patient's condition, generally ranging from every 15 minutes to every 2 hours. Pain should also be assessed.
- Respiratory Management during neurological emergencies prioritizes airway management to address hypoxia due to CO2 vasodilation and increased cerebral blood flow leading to increased ICP. Children may have minimal gag and cough reflexes, increasing the risk of aspiration.
- ICP Monitoring involves certain situations, including a Glasgow Coma Scale of less than 8 (GCS), GCS greater than 8 with respiratory assistance, deterioration of condition, and subjective judgements regarding clinical appearance and response. The types of ICP monitors include intraventricular catheter, subarachnoid bolt (Richmond screw), epidural sensor, and anterior fontanel pressure monitor.
- Additional nursing care for unconscious children includes appropriate nutrition and hydration, monitoring and managing altered pituitary secretions, and addressing related conditions like SIADH or diabetes insipidus. Thermoregulation, elimination, hygienic care, positioning, exercise, stimulation, regaining consciousness, and family support are also crucial elements.
- Young children are particularly vulnerable to acceleration-deceleration injuries due to their larger head size and underdeveloped musculoskeletal support. Coup (bruising at site of impact) and contrecoup (bruising at a site far removed from the site of impact) are typical injuries from head trauma.
- Concussions guidelines are available, and a concussion recognition tool can aid in identifying suspected concussions based on symptoms like headache, balance problems, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light/noise, fatigue, emotional changes, neck pain, difficulty concentrating, difficulty remembering, feeling slowed down, feeling like "in a fog". Removal from activity and medical assessment are crucial when suspected concussions occur. Rowan's Law and other guidelines provide further details.
- Traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment (THI-CM) is associated with lifelong complications. It previously was known as shaken baby syndrome. Children can experience neurological, visual, cognitive, behavioral, and sleep abnormalities and subdural hematoma, and retinal hemorrhages from abuse.
- Types of brain hemorrhage include epidural hematoma, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and intracerebral hemorrhage (illustrated in diagrams).
- Therapeutic management of head injuries includes therapeutic management, concussion, cognitive and physical rest, hospital care for severe injuries, NPO initially, and possible surgical therapy if needed.
- Submersion injuries involve hypoxia, asphyxiation, aspiration and hypothermia in addition to LOC, decreased cardiac output and cardiac arrest; and are a major cause of childhood accidental deaths. Children aged 1 to 4 years are the most at risk.
- Brain tumors in children are the second most common solid tumor. Infratentorial tumors are 60% of brain tumors and occur below the tentorium cerebelli, most often located in the cerebellum or brainstem.
- Neuroblastomas are the most common malignant extracranial solid tumors in childhood and often develop in the adrenal gland or retroperitoneal sympathetic chain. The tumors may sometimes have already metastasized before diagnosis.
- Intracranial infections include limited response to injuries, difficulty differentiating etiologies based on clinical manifestations. Laboratory studies are necessary for accurate identification. Infections can involve meninges or brain tissues, with viral and bacterial causes possible.
- Bacterial meningitis, an acute inflammation of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and results in a decreased incidence since the introduction of Hib vaccines for children. Bacterial meningitis is considered a medical emergency. Examinations for meningitis include Kernig's sign and Brudzinski's sign.
- Management of bacterial meningitis involves diagnostic evaluation (LP), isolation precautions, antimicrobial therapy, restricting hydration while maintaining ventilation and managing systemic shock, reducing ICP, controlling seizures and temperatures, treating complications, and supportive care including quiet environments, elevated head of bed (HOB), side-lying position, and monitoring pain.
- Encephalitis is an inflammation of the CNS, characterized by altered brain and spinal cord functions. Variety of causative organisms are possible; however, viral causes are most common. Supportive treatment is standard, with observation in the hospital and possible ICP monitoring. Follow-up and rehabilitation are essential.
- Reye syndrome (RS) is a disorder characterized by toxic encephalopathy associated with other organ involvement. RS is characterized by fever, significantly impaired consciousness, and disordered liver function. Most instances follow common viral infections.
- Seizure disorders are caused by excessive and disorderly neuronal discharges in the brain. Seizure disorders are frequently caused by diverse brain pathologies and determined by their origins. Epilepsy, a neurological condition with two or more unprovoked seizures, is the most common type of seizure disorder. Optimal treatment and prognosis are contingent on correct diagnosis and determining the cause.
- Seizure disorder etiologies include acute symptomatic (related to head trauma or meningitis), remote symptomatic (previous brain injury), cryptogenic (no identifiable cause), idiopathic (genetic origin), and stroke.
- Therapeutic management for seizure disorders aims to control the frequency and severity of seizures and identify the cause. Management strategies include medication, ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation, and surgical therapy, and treatment for status epilepticus. Prognosis involves sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), long-term care, and triggers of seizure activity.
- Febrile seizures are disorders common during childhood, occurring in approximately 2-5% of children between ages 6 and 60 months. The cause of febrile seizures is not definitively known, however, tepid sponge baths are not recommended. These are often benign.
- Cranial deformities result from suture and fontanel ossification during childhood development. Craniosynostosis occurs when some sutures prematurely fuse before ossification. Other conditions include Microcephaly and Positional Plagiocephaly.
- Hydrocephalus results from an imbalance between the production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leading to increased cranial pressure. It is caused by impaired absorption or obstruction within the subarachnoid space or ventricular system.
- Hydrocephalus clinical manifestations include signs and symptoms of shunt infection, a high risk period is 1-2 months after shunt placement. Infections can include, but are not limited to Septicemia, Bacterial endocarditis, Wound infection, Shunt nephritis, and Meningitis. The treatments include massive-dose antibiotics or shunt removal.
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Explore various neurological conditions affecting children, including altered levels of consciousness and brain-related disorders. This quiz covers assessment techniques for cerebral function, signs of increased intracranial pressure, and specific conditions such as seizures and hydrocephalus. Enhance your understanding of these critical health issues in pediatric care.