Pediatric Surgery: Congenital Anomalies
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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 (correct)
  • Children metabolize analgesics more efficiently than adults
  • Children are less likely to experience post-operative pain
  • Children have higher pain tolerance than adults
  • What are some causes of congenital anomalies in pediatric surgery?

  • Bacterial infections, poor nutrition, physical trauma, environmental pollution
  • Inadequate sleep, lack of exercise, excessive screen time, social media influence
  • Genetic, drugs or alcohol, radiation during pregnancy, viruses (correct)
  • Hormonal imbalance, excessive exercise, food allergies, psychological stress
  • Why is abnormal fluid loss more serious in infants and young children than in adults?

  • Infants and young children are more resistant to dehydration than adults
  • Infants and young children have slower metabolic rates than adults
  • Infants and young children have higher fluid intake than adults
  • Infants and young children have less reserve physical resources compared to adults (correct)
  • Why must some congenital anomalies be repaired immediately?

    <p>Because they are incompatible with life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between cleft lip and cleft palate?

    <p>Cleft lip is a fissure in the upper lip; cleft palate is incomplete fusion of the palate shelves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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