32 Questions
What is the definition of a preterm infant?
An infant born before 37 weeks' gestation
What is the focus during the neonatal period (first 28 days of life)?
Assessing the respiratory and cardiovascular systems
What is the definition of a low-birth-weight infant?
An infant born with a weight less than 2500g
Why is it important to include the parent/caregiver during the assessment of a pediatric patient?
To ensure the parent/caregiver can legally consent for the patient's care
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of respiratory distress in neonates?
Grunting
What is the primary symptom associated with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants?
All of the above
Which of the following statements about Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is FALSE?
RDS is directly related to gestational age at birth
Which of the following is a potential cardiovascular problem in preterm infants?
All of the above
What is a common complication for former preterm infants undergoing surgery?
High incidence of postoperative apnea
Pediatric patients and adult patients require the same anesthesia management.
False
A postmature infant is born before 37 weeks' gestation.
False
Consulting the growth chart in infants helps determine their weight categories.
True
The neonatal period is defined as the first 28 days of life inside the mother's womb.
False
SGA infants are less prone to comorbidities impacting anesthesia compared to LGA infants.
False
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is directly related to gestational age at birth.
False
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) can lead to air trapping and carbon dioxide retention.
True
Heart failure is not a potential cardiovascular problem in preterm infants.
False
Former preterm infants have a low incidence of postoperative apnea.
False
Chronic intrauterine infection is not a potential cause of respiratory distress in preterm infants.
False
A low birth weight infant is less than <____.
<2500 grams
A preterm infant is born before how many weeks?
37
What are the categories of infant weight? (3)
small, appropriate, large for gestational age
neonatal period is generally defined as:
the first 28 days of life
Most pediatric patients are _____ thinkers.
concrete
Two biggest fears in kids:
death, pain
best way to alleviate fear in the preop kid
talk to them
Pediatric patients become dehydrated faster than adults due to what two things?
higher metabolic rate, larger body surface area
A productive cough is a reason for definitive cancellation.
True
In gastroschisis, the abdominal wall is _____, while it is _____ in omphalocele.
uncovered, covered
What two interventions should occur prior to surgery of omphacele and gastroschisis?
EKG. Appropriate hydration.
Cranial nerve palsy impacting vocal cords and inspiratory stridor is associated with which condition?
meningomyelocele
Pyloric stenosis is always a surgical emergency.
False
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