MIDTERM;NR 602
EXAMINATION 2024
QUESTION AND
ANSWER GRADED A
what is retinoblastoma?
malignant tumor of the retina
signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma
whitish glow in pupil - cat's eye reflex (leukocoria). eyes looking in different directions, poor
vision, eye swelling, eye redness
when should children be screened for retinoblastoma
from birth up to the age of 7 years. after age 7 years, no further screening of asymptomatic
children is recommended, unless they are known to carry an rb1 mutation. most children
diagnosed are younger than 3 years old.
risk factors for retinoblastoma
,MIDTERM;NR 602
EXAMINATION 2024
QUESTION AND
ANSWER GRADED A
diets low in fruits and vegetables among mothers during pregnancy
exposure to chemicals in gasoline or diesel exhaust during pregnancy
exposure of fathers to radiation
older age among fathers
s/sx of hypothyroidism in pediatric clients
slowed growth rate
puffy face
swollen hands and feet
poor muscle tone
sluggishness, sleepiness
constipation
fatigue
dry, itchy scalp
dry, coarse skin
,MIDTERM;NR 602
EXAMINATION 2024
QUESTION AND
ANSWER GRADED A
heavy menstruation in girls
mood swings
weight gain
hoarse cry or voice
dry, coarse skin
enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)
is imaging warranted in a pediatric client with asthma
imaging should be minimized r/t the exposure to radiation in children.
what is intermittent asthma?
rule of 2's:
symptoms: <2 days/week
nighttime: <2 times/ mo
, MIDTERM;NR 602
EXAMINATION 2024
QUESTION AND
ANSWER GRADED A
rescue inhaler use: <2 days per week
limitation with activity: none
lung function: fev1>80% , normal between exacerbations.
intermittent asthma means that you only have symptoms sometimes. people with intermittent
asthma usually have symptoms 2 days a week or less often
what is mild persistent asthma?
• symptoms: >2 days/week but not daily
• nighttime awakenings: 3-4x/month
• saba use: > 2 days/week but not daily
• interference with normal activity: minor
• lung function:
- fev*: > 80% predicted
- fev1/fvc: normal
EXAMINATION 2024
QUESTION AND
ANSWER GRADED A
what is retinoblastoma?
malignant tumor of the retina
signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma
whitish glow in pupil - cat's eye reflex (leukocoria). eyes looking in different directions, poor
vision, eye swelling, eye redness
when should children be screened for retinoblastoma
from birth up to the age of 7 years. after age 7 years, no further screening of asymptomatic
children is recommended, unless they are known to carry an rb1 mutation. most children
diagnosed are younger than 3 years old.
risk factors for retinoblastoma
,MIDTERM;NR 602
EXAMINATION 2024
QUESTION AND
ANSWER GRADED A
diets low in fruits and vegetables among mothers during pregnancy
exposure to chemicals in gasoline or diesel exhaust during pregnancy
exposure of fathers to radiation
older age among fathers
s/sx of hypothyroidism in pediatric clients
slowed growth rate
puffy face
swollen hands and feet
poor muscle tone
sluggishness, sleepiness
constipation
fatigue
dry, itchy scalp
dry, coarse skin
,MIDTERM;NR 602
EXAMINATION 2024
QUESTION AND
ANSWER GRADED A
heavy menstruation in girls
mood swings
weight gain
hoarse cry or voice
dry, coarse skin
enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)
is imaging warranted in a pediatric client with asthma
imaging should be minimized r/t the exposure to radiation in children.
what is intermittent asthma?
rule of 2's:
symptoms: <2 days/week
nighttime: <2 times/ mo
, MIDTERM;NR 602
EXAMINATION 2024
QUESTION AND
ANSWER GRADED A
rescue inhaler use: <2 days per week
limitation with activity: none
lung function: fev1>80% , normal between exacerbations.
intermittent asthma means that you only have symptoms sometimes. people with intermittent
asthma usually have symptoms 2 days a week or less often
what is mild persistent asthma?
• symptoms: >2 days/week but not daily
• nighttime awakenings: 3-4x/month
• saba use: > 2 days/week but not daily
• interference with normal activity: minor
• lung function:
- fev*: > 80% predicted
- fev1/fvc: normal
