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Kish-children born w/physical/developmental d/o's
Question | Answer |
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In order to allow for growth changes, a cleft palate repair can be performed at what age? | 6-18 months |
Teaching a child to drink through a straw after what typr of repair is contraindicated? | cleft palate repair |
Allowing a child to self feed with a spoon is contraindicated for a cleft palate repair during healing becuase | the spoon could hit the roof of the mouth and cause injury |
the appropriate technique to introduce a liquid diet postop cleft palate repair is to | offer the child small glasses of fluid at a time |
What kind of diet order would be indicared for a baby diagnosed with an unrepaired tracheosphageal fistula | NPO |
In an unrepaired Tracheoesophageal Atresia and fistula, why is it important to frequently suction the mouth and nose | to prevent secretions from leaking into lungs and causing pneumonia |
What disorder consists of a triad of the following symptoms: small mandible, cleft palate, and glossoptosis | Pierre Robin Syndrome |
why should a child with Pierre Robin SYndrome be placed in a side laying position? | to prevent the tongue from falling back and obstructing the airway |
what causes muscle flaccidity in an infant with myelomeningocele? | lower motor neuron damage to the lower extremities |
what three types of immobilization techniques are used to treat Congenital Hip Dysplasia? | Freika Splint, Pavlik Harness, Spica Cast |
when utilizing a Pavlik Harness for Hip Dysplasia, what important skin care practice should be taught to parents? | check 2-3 times a day under the straps to prevent skin breakdown |
when applying corrective casting for Talipes, how high do the casts extend? | above the knees |
Ewhat might a child with Talipes D/O have to sleep in to assist in correcting the foot positioning? | high top shoes or a Denis Browne Splint |
what is a tell tale sign of Trisomy 21? | a horizontal palmar crease |
A high pitched cat like cry is asscoiated with what D/O? | Cri Du Chat |