MA311-Sick- Child WITH CORRECT QUIZ AND
ANSWERS.
, Colic
Colic is a type of gastrointestinal disorder that occurs in the newborn period
and early infancy, i.e., between the ages of 2 weeks and 4 months. - correct
ans:Symptoms: The neonate/infant draws the legs up, clenches the fists, and
cries inconsolably for more than 3 hours a day. Symptoms tend to occur in
the late afternoon or evening and must last a minimum of 3 weeks for
diagnosis to occur.
Treatment: If the baby is receiving infant formula, replacing it with non-cow's
milk type formula may relieve discomfort. Over-the-counter and prescribed
medications are not beneficial for colic and may be harmful.
Diarrhea
Microorganisms cause diarrhea; however, diarrhea occurs in children without
any infection.
Causes: Food allergens or medications such as antibiotics. - correct
ans:Symptoms: Two or more stools or apparently abnormal stools within a
24-hour period. Diarrhea may or may not be accompanied by nausea,
vomiting, stomachaches, headache, or fever.
Treatment: Pediatric patients should undergo close observation with follow
up, if needed. The MA should follow up with the parent 12 hours after the
initial contact and then every day until diarrhea ceases.
Failure to Thrive
It is not a disease, but a symptom. When FTT occurs, the child's weight or
rate of weight gain is much less than that of other children of the same age
and gender. Failure to thrive often involves delays in physical, mental, and
social skills. - correct ans:Symptoms: Weight is consistently less than the 3rd
ANSWERS.
, Colic
Colic is a type of gastrointestinal disorder that occurs in the newborn period
and early infancy, i.e., between the ages of 2 weeks and 4 months. - correct
ans:Symptoms: The neonate/infant draws the legs up, clenches the fists, and
cries inconsolably for more than 3 hours a day. Symptoms tend to occur in
the late afternoon or evening and must last a minimum of 3 weeks for
diagnosis to occur.
Treatment: If the baby is receiving infant formula, replacing it with non-cow's
milk type formula may relieve discomfort. Over-the-counter and prescribed
medications are not beneficial for colic and may be harmful.
Diarrhea
Microorganisms cause diarrhea; however, diarrhea occurs in children without
any infection.
Causes: Food allergens or medications such as antibiotics. - correct
ans:Symptoms: Two or more stools or apparently abnormal stools within a
24-hour period. Diarrhea may or may not be accompanied by nausea,
vomiting, stomachaches, headache, or fever.
Treatment: Pediatric patients should undergo close observation with follow
up, if needed. The MA should follow up with the parent 12 hours after the
initial contact and then every day until diarrhea ceases.
Failure to Thrive
It is not a disease, but a symptom. When FTT occurs, the child's weight or
rate of weight gain is much less than that of other children of the same age
and gender. Failure to thrive often involves delays in physical, mental, and
social skills. - correct ans:Symptoms: Weight is consistently less than the 3rd
