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The skin incision for a correction of syndactyly is:
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X-Z shape
Z-C shape C-X shape Z or Modified Z |
Z or Modified Z
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Dr. Jones is doing a repair of a myelomeningocele, the patient has been born within the last 24 hours. How long does Dr. Jones have to repair the defect to prevent an infection?
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48 hours
36 hours 42 hours 28 hours |
48 hours
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Pediatric surgery is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses many surgical specialties. Most procedures can be classified in one of three groups, including all of the following, EXCEPT:
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trauma surgery
treatment of disease treatment of congenital anomalies treatment of PID |
treatment of PID
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Dr. Brown is performing an omphalocele. During the case, the anesthesiologist notices the patient’s temperature is 93° F. This is called:
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hypothermia
hyperthermia thermophiles mesophiles |
hypothermia
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During surgery, the pre-warmed operating room (OR), warm air blanket, and overhead lighting contribute to:
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intraoperative procedure
intraoperative warming OR environment all of the above |
intraoperative warming
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Infants and children can become rapidly dehydrated. Before surgery begins, an ______________ line is inserted to maintain access to the circulatory system.
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endotracheal tube
tube IV catheter |
IV |
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An important anatomical difference between the adult and pediatric patient respiratory system is/are the:
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bronchus
lungs airway thoracic wall |
airway |
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Much of pediatric surgery is performed to correct structural defects that develop during fetal life. Such defects are called:
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chromosome congenital |
congenital |
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The causative agent of measles is:
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rubella virus
herpes virus varicella zoster virus Treponema pallidum |
rubella virus
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The causative agent of cerebral calcifications, microcephaly, and heart defects is:
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herpes virus
rubella virus Toxoplasma gondii varicella zoster virus |
Toxoplasma gondii
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The causative agent of syphilis is:
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varicella zoster virus
Treponema pallidum herpes virus rubella virus |
Treponema pallidum
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The causative agent of chickenpox is:
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herpes virus
varicella zoster virus rubella virus Treponema pallidum |
varicella zoster virus |
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The causative agent of hydrocephalus and deafness is:
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varicella zoster virus
rubella virus cytomegalovirus herpes virus |
cytomegalovirus |
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The causative agent of retinal defect, microcephaly, microphthalmia is:
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cytomegalovirus
herpes virus rubella virus varicella zoster virus |
herpes virus |
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In the timetable of human prenatal development from 1 to 6 weeks, what is stage 1?
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morula early blastocyst zygote divide fertilization |
fertilization |
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In the timetable of human prenatal development from 1 to 6 weeks, what is stage 3?
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implantation begins
early blastocyst zygote divide fertilization |
early blastocyst |
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In the timetable of human prenatal development from 1 to 6 weeks, what is stage 4?
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implantation begins
early blastocyst zygote divide fertilization |
implantation begins
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The timetable of human prenatal development from 1 to 6 weeks, what is stage 2?
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implantation begins
early blastocyst zygote divide fertilization |
zygote divide
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The greatest fear of young children undergoing surgery is:
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fear of the unknown
being away from home |
Correct! fear of the unknown
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The method of induction depends on all the following, EXCEPT:
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sex of child
presence of a parent child’s age whether there is IV access |
sex of child |
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Dr. Jones is administering anesthesia to a 9-month-old baby girl. What type of methods might he choose to use?
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all of the above
rectal administration oral administration mask inhalation |
all of the above |
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Pediatric patients are particularly vulnerable to risk related to their:
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age surgical procedure |
age |
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Pediatric medications are prescribed according to the child’s:
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all of the above weight age development stage |
weight |
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Neonates and infants usually are transported to the OR in a:
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heated isolette rib parent stretcher |
heated isolette |
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What size are pediatric instruments?
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smaller in dimension
micro instrument all of the above same as adults |
smaller in dimension
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Congenital narrowing of the thoracic aorta that restricts blood flow to the lower body:
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coarctation of the aorta |
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A congenital anomaly that includes several types of neural tube defects, including incomplete closure of the bony spinal column around the spinal cord
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spina bifida |
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Congenital anomaly in which large parts of the brain fail to develop
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anencephaly |
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Is a congenital anomaly characterized by a stricture or blockage of the passage between the nasal sinus and the pharyngonasal airways
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choanal atresia |
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The most common primary renal malignancy of children
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wilms tumor (nephroblastoma) |
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A combination of congenital defects.
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tetralogy of fallot |
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Congenital absence of ganglion cells, which control the relaxation and contraction that occur in peristalsis
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Hirschsprung disease |
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These are embryonic remnants or slits in the neck region that persist as cysts or fistulas after birth.
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bronchial cleft cyst and clefts |
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Webbing of the fingers or toes as a result of incomplete separation of the digits in embryonic life
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syndactyly |
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Ductus arteriosus is a fetal heart structure that shunts blood from the right ventricle into systemic circulation. normally close after birth.
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patent ductus arteriousus |
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Congenital cardiac defect; blood from l. ventricle flows into r.
ventricle and lungs leading to congestive heart failure. |
ventricular septal defect |
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An abdominal wall defect in which the viscera forms outside the body. There is no sac surrounding the viscera.
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gastroschisis |
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Congenital cardiac defect in which a hole in the interatrial septum allows blood from the left atrium to flow into the right atrium
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atrial septal defect |
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Complete or partial absence of the esophagus
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esophageal atresia |
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Also called pyloric stenosis
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infantile hypertrophic |
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Partial or complete division of the lip or palate prevents the infant from sucking effectively.
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cleft lip or palete |
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A fistula connecting the esophagus with the trachea
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tracheoesophangeal fistula |
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Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum
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chest wall deformity |
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Congenital cardiac defect in which the pulmonary valve leaflets are fused, restricting circulation of the blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
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pulmonary valve stenosis |
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A type of abdominal wall deformity in which the viscera develop outside the body, contained within a peritoneal sac
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omphalocele |
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Mouth gags are suspended from the mayo stand for repair of cleft palate
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true false |
true |
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Reduction of a volvulus is
performed to relieve intestinal obstruction by untwisting detorsion of the affected bowel |
true false |
true |
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An omphalocele is a congenital anomaly in which the abdominal viscera develop outside the body, contained within a peritoneal sac.
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true false |
true |
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The goal of surgery for congenital undescended testicle is to restore the testicle to its normal position in the scrotum. The procedure sometimes is called an
orchioplasty |
true false |
false: orchipexy |
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The ductus arteriosus is a
abnormal anatomical opening in the fetal heart. |
true false |
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Valvulotomy is performed to release fused valve leaflets and restore circulation from the right ventricle to the lungs.
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true false |
true |
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Age 6 to 12 - Children in this group fear harm and pain but are able to comprehend simple explanations of cause and effect.
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true false |
true |
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3 to 6 years old - Patients in this age group can be comforted by knowing what to expect.
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true false |
false |
