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Clin Med III
Pediatric PE
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08/06/2010

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Term
What are 4 parts of approaching a pediatric pt?
Definition

Relationship

Environment

Flexibility

Part of Health Maintenance

Term
What is growth?
Definition
Increase in size
Term
What is development?
Definition

Increase in functions related to the body & mind

 

Term
Why does jaundice exist in new borns?
Definition
Excessive RBS present prior to birth are no longer needed so they are destroyed, BUT the liver is not working fully to remove the bilirubin yet.
Term
Since babies lungs are not functional in utero, how do they get O2?
Definition
Compensate by having a large number of RBC in their intrauterine space
Term
What are the 3 type of Physiologic Jaundices?
Definition

1.  Physiologic jaundice

2.  Breast Feeding Jaundice

3.  Breast Milk Jaundice

Term
This type of jaundice just has coloring impairment & no disturbed appetite?
Definition

Physiologic Jaundice

 

Baby should not be:

Inactive

Floppy

Present with disturbed appetite

Term
What is the tx for physiologic jaundice?
Definition
Phototherapy
Term

This type of Jaundice:

 

occurs 72 hrs after birth, 3rd day

no floppiness, inactivity, disturbed appetite present

only see coloring

breast milk babies have a higher incidenc than bottle

Definition
Physiologic Jaundice
Term

This type of Jaundice is caused by not enough feedings, occurs 1st wk, more than 72 hrs.

 

Tx: more frequent feedings & longer feeding intervals

Definition

Breast Feeding Jaundice

 

Remember:  Dehydrated

Term
This jaundice appears 1 wk after birth & will disappear with hydration?
Definition
Breast Milk Jaundice
Term

How many lbs or kg should they weight?

 

9-10 month-1 year

5 yr old

10 yr old

Definition

9-10 month- 1 year:  triple birth wt

 

5yr: 20kg

 

10yr:  30kg

Term

How tall are they suppose to be?

birth

1 yr

3yr

Definition

birth:  20 inches

1 yr:  30 inches

3 yr:  3 feet

Term

Head circumference?

Birth

 increase up to 2 yrs

rest of their life

Definition

Birth:  35 cm

 

 increase up to 2 yrs:  1 cm per month for 2 yrs

 

rest of their life:  10 cm

Term
What does the Denver Developmental Criteria look at?
Definition

Gross motor

Language

Fine motor-adaptive

Personal-Social

Term

T/F

 

Denver Development also looks at IQ?

Definition

False

 

not done

Term
TORCHES??
Definition

Toxoplasma

Rubella

CMV

Herpes

Syphyllis

Term
Term birth is at how many weeks?
Definition
37-42 wks
Term
What is the Ballard Scale looking at?
Definition

Neuromuscular

&

Physical Maturity

Term
Normal newborn tone should be?
Definition

Tense

Flexed

Term
Abnormal newborn tone?
Definition

Floppy

Soft

Flexible

Mobile

Term

Newborn sex characteristics

breast & genitalia

Definition

breast budding-do not squeeze nipple

 

males-testes descending

 

female-distinct labia majora & minora

 

Term
Abnormal plantar surface signs?
Definition

Less lines

thin skin

Term
Abnormal eye finding for newborns?
Definition

Hard time opening eyes

Keep the eyes shut

 

Epicanthal folds-Down Syndrome

Term
APVU??
Definition

Response:

 

Alert

responds to voice

responds to pain only

unresponsive

 

Term
What's the average gestational wt?
Definition
2500 grams
Term

APGAR??

 

When is this administered?

Definition

A: appearance (skin color)

P:  pulse rate

G: grimace (reflex activity)

A:  activity

R:  respirations (breathing)

 

Done at immediate birth and 5 minutes later.

Higher the score the better!

Term
What is being observed in the general appearance?
Definition

Cyanosis

Nasal flaring

Intercostal retractions

Grunting

 

Quality of crying

Apnea

Term

Normal HR & RR for a newborn?

 

How is a temperature taken?

 

Definition

HR:  120-160

 

RR:  30-60

 

Temperature:  Rectal

Term
Is peripheral cyanosis considered normal in newborns?
Definition
Yes, abnormal when cyanosis noted in mucous membranes.
Term

What type of birth mark is this?

 

Flat freckle

Definition
Flat nevi
Term
What type of birthmark is seen in the sacrum area & usually seen in darker skin tones?
Definition
Mongolian spot
Term
This type of birthmark seen in the back of the head?
Definition
Hemangioma
Term

This type of birthmark is:

 

uniformly pigmented macule/patch

0.5-1.5 cm & no significant consequence

Definition
Cafe Au Lait Spot
Term
Greater than 6 spots each with a diameter greater than 1.5 cm??
Definition

Neurofibromatosis

 

More than 6 cafe au lait spots

Term
Term used to describe fine hair?
Definition
Lanugo
Term
Accumulation of epidermal cysts on nose, cheeks, mouth?
Definition
Milia
Term
Presentation with macular rash, will resolve in  days?
Definition
Erthema toxicum
Term
What's another term for stork bite?
Definition
Hemangioma
Term
What do sutures allow?
Definition
Allow for brain development
Term
Where are the fontanels located?
Definition
Skull:  Anteriorly & Posteriorly
Term
When do the fontanels usually close?
Definition
Between 7-18 months
Term

This occured due to a vaccum extraction.

 

Tissue is on top of the head.

 

Cylinder shape

Definition
caput succedaneum
Term
Hemorrhage is present b/w skull & periosteum?
Definition
Cephal hematoma
Term

Feels like a ping pong ball when pressed on bone?

 

if not resolved after 2 yrs of life, leads to what?

Definition

Cranotabes

 

Vitamin deficiency, bone is not developing

Leads to Rickets

Term

If red reflex not present in newborn??

 

2 conditions

Definition

Congenital Cataract-Rubella

 

Retinoblastoma-tumor, familial, urgent

Term
Most common condition where bones are flat, newborn unhappy, & asymmetry of features?
Definition

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

 

Dysmorphic features

Term
What is being checked in the newborns mouth?
Definition

Palate-hard & soft

 

natal teeth

 

 

Epstein pearls

Term
What condition has webbing in the neck?
Definition
Turner's syndrome
Term
This is an opening that is present during fetal development where the thyroid eventually becomes fixed, should close.
Definition
Thyroglossal duct
Term
What condition is associated with the baby not using one arm?
Definition
Neonatal torticollis
Term
Clavicular fx cause damage to what structures?
Definition
Cervical plexus
Term

T/F

 

Normal to enlarged breast in both genders in the neonate?

Definition

True

 

will resolve on its own

Term
What is diaphragmatic hernia?
Definition
Stomach is in the chest
Term
What is aortic coarctation?
Definition
A BP difference greater than 10 mm/Hg from the upper & lower extemity.
Term
Is it ever normal to hear S4 heart sound?
Definition
NEVER NORMAL
Term
Where does the fetus get its O2 supply from?
Definition

Placenta

 

2 arteries

1 vein

Term
This connection is between the IVC & Umbilicus vein?
Definition
Ductos Venous
Term
This connection is between Pulmonary Artery & Aorta?
Definition
Ductos Arteriosis
Term
Window between Right & Left atrium?
Definition
Foramen ovale
Term
In the fetal circulation blood goes into 2 streams, where are thery going?
Definition

Stronger stream- Left ventricle

 

Weaker stream- pulmonary area, but this is closed off

Term
How is the foramen ovale & ductus arteriosis & ductus venous eventually close?
Definition
Upon newborn's 1st breath, the pressure build up & resistance that forms causes the foramen ovale to shut & the ductus arteriosis & ductus venous become sclerotic.-all good processed to promote nl blood flow.
Term

This congenital heart disease has:

 

Wide split S2

spontaneously closure in 90% (esp if < 3mm)

Definition

ASD

 

Atrial Septal Defect

Term

This congenital heart disease has:

 

Holosystolic Murmur

spontaneous closure in 30-50%

 

Surgical repair is needed if growth & heart failure present

Definition
Ventricular Septal Defect
Term

This congenital heart disease has:

 

Machine-like murmur in intercostal space 2

 

Bounding peripheral pulse

Wide pulse pressure

Definition
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Term

This congenital heart disease is:

 present in 10%

female:male 2/1

 

Usually asx, becomes sx w/ other defects & later in life

 

Definition

Atrial Septal Defect

ASD

Term

This congenital heart disease affects:

 

more male infants

present 20-60% of CHD

 

if defect small-asx

larger defect- leads to Pulmonary HTN & CHF (FTT)

Definition

Ventricular Septal Defect

VSD

Term

This congenital heart disease is:

 

mostly problematic in premmies

mostly females

Maternal rubella possible cause

L to R shunt b/w aorta & pulmonary artery

Definition

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

PDA

Term
Is having an enlarged liver for newborns normal?
Definition

YES

 

due to site of erythropoiesis, needs to be large

Term
Olive abdominal mass??
Definition
Pyloric stenosis
Term
Newborn megacolon??
Definition
Think Hirshprung's disease
Term

What is this?

 

epi or hypospadias

Definition
male urethra opening either on ventral or dorsal aspect of penis shaft
Term
What is Phimosis?
Definition
An abnormal constriction of the foreskin that prevents it from being drawn back to uncover the glans penis
Term
Is it normal for female newborns to have mucoid or bloody vaginal discharge?
Definition

YES

 

due to hormones from mom

Term

Hip dyspasia is:

 

present when

more common in

Definition

present when:  during breech deliveries

 

 

more common in:  female newborns

Term

What are these tests & how are they performed?

 

Ortolani test

 

Barlow test

Definition

BOTH test for  hip dysplasia

 

Ortolani test:  place hip & knee 90 degree flexion & abd, will feel click

 

Barlow test:  place thumb in inner thigh & push back

Term

Describe these conditions:

 

Metatarsus varus

 

Talipes varus

 

Talipes equinovarus

Definition

Metatarsus varus:  adduction of the metatarsal

 

Talipes varus:  club foot (looks like a club)

 

Talipes equinovarus:  club foot

Term

Describe the primitive reflexes:

 

Palmar grasp

Plantar reflex

root reflex

Moro reflex

 Fencer's position

Definition

Palmar grasp:  baby grasp what is put in hand

 

Plantar reflex:  baby moves foot away from shin (plantar flex)  & toes curl down

 

root reflex:  move head toward the side their cheek was touched

 

Moro reflex:  baby get started with sudden change of position

 

 Fencer's position:  baby walks if feet touch down on surface

Term
What's the next step if conductive or sensory hearing loss is noted?
Definition
Prompt hearing evaluation
Term

In the mouth, if whitish covering noted:

 

what is it

&

 what does it indicate

Definition

Canidida albicans

 

immature immunity

Term

If exudate present on the tonsils:

 

what type of exudate present

&

what is the most common organism

Definition

Whitish, yellow, gray

 

EBV

Term
Are newborn lymph nodes enlarged normal?
Definition

YES

very important part of the exam

part of the developing immunity

they are working hard

 

Normal to be Enlarged

Should not be Tender

Term
50% of children have innocent murmurs, what are the noncyanotic congenital defects?
Definition

ASD: SEM inpulmonic area w/ wide split of S2

 

VSD: Pansystolic murmur on LSB w/ thrill

 

PDA:  continous, diastolic + systolic

Term
What are the central cyanosis congential diseases?
Definition

Congenital heart disease where there is a

right to left shunt

Term

What are causes of Precocious Puberty?

 

Definition

Endocrine & CNS system

 

CNS tumor

Gonadal tumor

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Term
What are some causes of delayed puberty?
Definition

Constitutional

malnutrition

Chronic disease

Chromosomal disease

 

Eating disorder-anorexia

Term
Tanner staging for boys assesses what?
Definition

Age 11-17 yrs

 

Height spurt

 

Penis/Testes

 

Sexual maturity rating/ pubic hair

Term
Tanner staging for girls assesses??
Definition

age 11-15 yrs

 

Height spurt

Menarche

Breast

Sexual maturity/pubic hair

Term
As part of the musculoskeletal exam, what is important to look for?
Definition

Scoliosis

&

Kyphosis

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