Pediatric Surgery Basics for Nurses Quiz
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Which of the following is a consideration for food intake before an operation?

  • Midnight before operation (correct)
  • 4 hrs before operation
  • 2 hrs before operation
  • 1 hr before operation
  • What is a specific assessment for the site of operation?

  • Dehydration
  • Anemia
  • Infection (correct)
  • Hypoproteinemia
  • When is breast milk intake advised to be stopped before an operation?

  • 8 hrs before
  • 12 hrs before
  • 4 hrs before (correct)
  • 6 hrs before
  • What is monitored as part of the immediate postoperative care?

    <p>Vital signs and level of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a special consideration for colonic and rectal operations?

    <p>Bowel preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pediatric Surgery Introduction

    • Pediatric surgery differs from adult surgery in several key ways.

    Physiological Differences

    • Body systems are not fully developed in infants and children.
    • Physiological functions and reserve are smaller compared to adults.
    • Infants and children are very fragile.
    • Temperature regulation is a challenge in pediatrics.

    Body Fluids and Electrolytes

    • In full-term infants, 80% of body composition is water, decreasing to 60% in adults.

    Feeding and Pain Relief

    • Infants and children require special feeding methods.
    • Pain relief methods are different in pediatrics compared to adults.

    Immature Systems

    • Blood volume is small in infants, approximately 80 ml/kg body weight.
    • In a 3.5 kg neonate, the total blood volume is around 280 ml.
    • The respiratory system is immature, with only about half of the alveoli present at birth.
    • Hepatic function is immature, leading to conditions like physiologic jaundice.

    Preoperative Care

    • Routine preoperative care involves monitoring vital signs, including pulse and temperature.

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    Test your knowledge of pediatric surgery with this introductory quiz designed for nurses. Explore the major differences between pediatric and adult patients, including the unique aspects of body systems, physiological functions, and fragility in infants and children. Enhance your understanding of surgical care for this special patient population.

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