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21 Cards in this Set
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What is the bladder capacity of a child?
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Approximately 10 ml/Kg
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Premature infants may have reduced aborption of what key electrolytes?
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Glucose, sodium, bicarbonate and phosphate.
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Do infants take more fluid to get rid of waste?
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Yes.
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Does renal efficiency increase after infancy?
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Yes
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Why are infants at a greater risk for UTI's?
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They have shorter urethras.
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When does complete bladder control usually happen by?
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4-5 yrs.
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Do children with ARF usually regain normal renal function?
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Yes.
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What is the pH of urine for a neonate?
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5.0-7.0
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What is the pH after 28 days of live?
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4.8-7.8
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What is the specific gravity of urine for a neonte? after 28 days?
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1.001-1.020
After 28 days: 1.001-1.030 |
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What in a UA might indicate damage to the glomeruli?
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Bacteria or casts.
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A UA normal in pediatric would be negative for?
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Protein, glucose, ketones, leukocytes, nitriates, bacteria and casts.
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What are three methods of urine culture?
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1) Clean catch UA.
2) Catheterization. 3) Suprapubic bladder aspiration. |
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Which urine culture is the best to reduce the risk of contamination?
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Suprapubic bladder aspiration.
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What is a very sensitive indicator of renal function in children?
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Creatinine.
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What is a sensitive indicator of hydration status which tells a little bit about renal function?
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BUN.
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What is a very sensitive indicator of renal function in children?
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Creatinine.
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What is enuresis?
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The involuntary passage of urine beyond the age of bladder control.
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What are some causes of enuresis?
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organic
maturational lag genetic deep sleep psychosocial |
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What are some treatments for enuresis?
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*Withholding fluids.
*Participation imagery. *Conditioning. *medications. |
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What are two medications used for the tx of enuresis?
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Oxybutynin (ditropan) or Imipramine (Tofranil).
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