Cmn 568 exa Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

Fever causes by age in infants? (MODULE 1) - correct answer Causes: Less than 1month: Group B Strep, E. Coli 1 mo-3 mo: strep pneumoniae, H. Influenzae, N. Meningitidis Fever without source of infection: most common cause - H.Influenza Type B & Strep Pneumoniae Fever appearance in infants for non toxic vs toxic? (MODULE 1) - correct answer Non-toxic appearance: consolable Toxic appearance: weak, high pitched cry, inconsolable Seen Immediately: neck stiff, fever >40.6 C, <3mo ...

The strongest identifiable predisposing factor for the development of asthma is _________, but obesity is increasingly recognized as a risk factor. - correct answer Atopy A syndrome characterized by a tendency to be "hyperallergic". (papa 243) Essentials of Asthma Diagnosis: - Episodic or chronic symptoms of airflow obstruction. - Reversibility of airflow obstruction, either spontaneously or following bronchodilator therapy. - Symptoms frequently worse at night or in the early morni...

proper otoscopic technique - correct answer Proper technique: Note that he is bracing his finger against the child's cheek, if patient moves, so does otoscope OTITIS EXTERNA - correct answer Cellulitis of the soft tissues of the external auditory canal -AKA swimmers ear Otitis externa pathogens - correct answer Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus Aspergillus or other fungi (especially diabetics) Risk Factors otitis externa - correct answer Moisture in the ear from swim...

proper otoscopic technique correct answer: Proper technique: Note that he is bracing his finger against the child's cheek, if patient moves, so does otoscope OTITIS EXTERNA correct answer: Cellulitis of the soft tissues of the external auditory canal -AKA swimmers ear Otitis externa pathogens correct answer: Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus Aspergillus or other fungi (especially diabetics) Risk Factors otitis externa correct answer: Moisture in the ear from swimming...

UTI in Children most common organism? - ANSWER-E.coli UTI in children risk increased w/ - ANSWER-constipation, VUR, urinary tract obstruction & neurogenic bladder, poor perineal hygiene, structural abnormalities, catherization, instrumentation of urinary tract & sexual activity What reduces the risk of UTI in males? - ANSWER-Circumcision reduces risk of UTIS in males Nonspecific s&s of UTI in children - ANSWER--Nonspecific signs in newborns & infants- fever, hypothermia, jaundice, poor ...

CMN 568 Exam 1 Questions and Answers

proper otoscopic technique - ANSWER-Proper technique: Note that he is bracing his finger against the child's cheek, if patient moves, so does otoscope OTITIS EXTERNA - ANSWER-Cellulitis of the soft tissues of the external auditory canal -AKA swimmers ear Otitis externa pathogens - ANSWER-Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus Aspergillus or other fungi (especially diabetics) Risk Factors otitis externa - ANSWER-Moisture in the ear from swimming, showering, etc Trauma to the ...

CMN 568 Exam 1 Correctly Answered. proper otoscopic technique - correct answer Proper technique: Note that he is bracing his finger against the child's cheek, if patient moves, so does otoscope OTITIS EXTERNA - correct answer Cellulitis of the soft tissues of the external auditory canal -AKA swimmers ear Otitis externa pathogens - correct answer Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus Aspergillus or other fungi (especially diabetics) Risk Factors otitis externa - cor...

Another word for indigestion dyspepsia = a symptom Main causes of dyspepsia stomach ulcer or acid reflux PUD or GERD Patients who should have an endoscopy due to dyspepsia? > 60 yo younger if have alarm symptoms Patients who test negative for h. pylori or was treated for h. pylori and still have not improved after it was eradicated should be treated with what? trial empiric PPI increased visceral afferent sensitivity, gastric delayed emptying or impaired acco...