Neurological Disorders and Birth Injuries Quiz
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What is a common sign of Ventricular Septal Defect in infants?

  • Poor growth
  • Squatting
  • Clubbing of fingers
  • Blue spells or TET spells (correct)
  • Which nursing intervention is recommended for children with Tetralogy of Fallot?

  • Morphine for pain relief
  • Oxygen and Intravenous Fluids (correct)
  • Propanolol for vasospasm
  • Laying flat on the back
  • Which procedure is indicated for Transposition of the Great Arteries?

  • FONTAN PROCEDURE
  • Pulmonary Artery banding
  • BLALOCK-TAUSSIG SHUNT (BT SHUNT)
  • Arterial Switching (JATENE) (correct)
  • What is a common complication associated with Tetralogy of Fallot?

    <p>Hypercyanotic Right Ventricular dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic symptom of Transposition of the Great Arteries from birth?

    <p>Tachypnea worsening with crying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a palatal obturator?

    <p>To cover a gap in the roof of the mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the absence of the tricuspid valve lead to in Tetralogy of Fallot?

    <p>Compatibility with life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of preoperative care for an infant before surgery?

    <p>Weaning from bottles or breast feeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to observe for bleeding post-operatively?

    <p>To detect any complications early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred post-operative feeding position after Nissen fundoplication surgery?

    <p>High semi fowlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can pneumonia and dilated air-filled upper esophageal pouch be diagnosed?

    <p>Chest X-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some management options for esophageal issues?

    <p>Esophagostomy and Gastrostomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key seizure precaution for a child on a ketogenic diet?

    <p>Wearing a medic alert bracelet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended emergency treatment for seizures in children with cerebral palsy?

    <p>Turning the child to one side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of anoxia (lack of oxygen) in the brain during delivery?

    <p>Mental retardation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used for emergency treatment of seizures in children?

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

    What upper motor neuron impairment results in motor dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy?

    <p>Lower motor neuron impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common sign or symptom associated with cerebral palsy in children?

    <p>Delayed skills development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of WBC levels in the context of bowel obstruction?

    <p>WBC levels higher than 15,000/ul indicate an obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic procedure is considered the gold standard for diagnosing Hirschsprung disease?

    <p>Anorectal Biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of Hirschsprung disease in infants?

    <p>Fecaloid vomitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by an absence of an anal opening in newborns?

    <p>Imperforated Anus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary management approach for Imperforated Anus?

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

    Which diagnostic procedure is used to confirm the presence of aganglionic segments in the colon?

    <p>Rectal Biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome in a patient with cranial sutures expanded and a tense full anterior fontanelle?

    <p>Increased intracranial pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of abnormal electrical activity in the brain?

    <p>Loss of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of seizures involve stiff muscles, loss of consciousness, followed by rhythmic jerking of extremities?

    <p>Clonic seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition requires surgical repair after 2 months?

    <p>Bladder incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of seizure is characterized by loss of consciousness, daydreaming, blank staring, lip smacking, and picking clothes?

    <p>Absence seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context provided, which symptom indicates postictal phase following a seizure?

    <p>Confusion and sleepiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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