5 Questions
Why do children usually need proportionately less analgesic than adults after surgical procedures?
Children's body tissues heal quickly due to their rapid rate of metabolism and growth
What are some causes of congenital anomalies in pediatric surgery?
Genetic, drugs or alcohol, radiation during pregnancy, viruses
Why is abnormal fluid loss more serious in infants and young children than in adults?
Infants and young children have less reserve physical resources compared to adults
Why must some congenital anomalies be repaired immediately?
Because they are incompatible with life
What is the difference between cleft lip and cleft palate?
Cleft lip is a fissure in the upper lip; cleft palate is incomplete fusion of the palate shelves
Test your knowledge of pediatric surgery and congenital anomalies with this quiz. Learn about structural defects present at birth, causes of congenital anomalies, and differences between surgery for young children and adults.
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