30 Questions
What is a common sign of Ventricular Septal Defect in infants?
Blue spells or TET spells
Which nursing intervention is recommended for children with Tetralogy of Fallot?
Oxygen and Intravenous Fluids
Which procedure is indicated for Transposition of the Great Arteries?
Arterial Switching (JATENE)
What is a common complication associated with Tetralogy of Fallot?
Hypercyanotic Right Ventricular dysfunction
What is a characteristic symptom of Transposition of the Great Arteries from birth?
Tachypnea worsening with crying
What is the purpose of a palatal obturator?
To cover a gap in the roof of the mouth
What does the absence of the tricuspid valve lead to in Tetralogy of Fallot?
Compatibility with life
What is a key aspect of preoperative care for an infant before surgery?
Weaning from bottles or breast feeding
Why is it important to observe for bleeding post-operatively?
To detect any complications early
What is the preferred post-operative feeding position after Nissen fundoplication surgery?
High semi fowlers
How can pneumonia and dilated air-filled upper esophageal pouch be diagnosed?
Chest X-ray
What are some management options for esophageal issues?
Esophagostomy and Gastrostomy
What is a key seizure precaution for a child on a ketogenic diet?
Wearing a medic alert bracelet
What is the recommended emergency treatment for seizures in children with cerebral palsy?
Turning the child to one side
What is the potential consequence of anoxia (lack of oxygen) in the brain during delivery?
Mental retardation
Which medication is commonly used for emergency treatment of seizures in children?
Diazepam
What upper motor neuron impairment results in motor dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy?
Lower motor neuron impairment
What is a common sign or symptom associated with cerebral palsy in children?
Delayed skills development
What is the significance of WBC levels in the context of bowel obstruction?
WBC levels higher than 15,000/ul indicate an obstruction
What diagnostic procedure is considered the gold standard for diagnosing Hirschsprung disease?
Anorectal Biopsy
What is a common symptom of Hirschsprung disease in infants?
Fecaloid vomitus
Which condition is characterized by an absence of an anal opening in newborns?
Imperforated Anus
What is the primary management approach for Imperforated Anus?
Ileostomy
Which diagnostic procedure is used to confirm the presence of aganglionic segments in the colon?
Rectal Biopsy
What is the expected outcome in a patient with cranial sutures expanded and a tense full anterior fontanelle?
Increased intracranial pressure
Which of the following is a symptom of abnormal electrical activity in the brain?
Loss of consciousness
What type of seizures involve stiff muscles, loss of consciousness, followed by rhythmic jerking of extremities?
Clonic seizures
Which condition requires surgical repair after 2 months?
Bladder incontinence
What type of seizure is characterized by loss of consciousness, daydreaming, blank staring, lip smacking, and picking clothes?
Absence seizures
In the context provided, which symptom indicates postictal phase following a seizure?
Confusion and sleepiness
Test your knowledge on neurological disorders, birth injuries, and care instructions for patients with spinal injuries. Topics include signs of infection, management of bowel and bladder incontinence, and long-term complications. Be prepared to identify symptoms like seizures and hypotonicity in infants.
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