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care of term,peds & sp. needs test review

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narrowing/constriction of a passage/orifice   stenosis  
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imperforation/closure of a normal/tubular opening of the body   atresia  
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assessment scoring system for newborns   apgar  
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death of a fetus after 20 wks of gestation & before delivery   fetal death  
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baby born at 38 or more gestational weeks   term  
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baby born before 38 wks of gestation   premature  
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age of fetus   inutero  
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age of toddler   1 1/2 yrs to 2 1/2 yrs  
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newborns are evaluated to determine if they are at risk for   neurological disorders  
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branch of medicine dealing w/the development,care & disease of children   pediatrics  
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absensce of normal sense of pain   analgesia  
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removal of the appendix is   appendectomy  
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anastomosis along the alimentary canal may be the result of removal of an obstruction of   all of the above  
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incision thru the pyloric muscle to release a stenosis is   pyloroplasty  
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procedure to replace sm. bowel & other internal organs that have prolapsed thru the abdominal wall before birth is   repair of gastroschisis  
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procedure done to repair a congenital malformation of the chest wall that has a pronounced funnel shaped depression over the lower end of the sternum is   repair of pectus excavatum  
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procedure done most frequently to extract aspirated foreign bodies   bronchoscopy  
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crainosynostosis is treated by   craniotomy  
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procedure to transport cerebrospinal fluid from the ventricles of the brain to the peritoneal cavity is   ventriculoperitoneal shunt  
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reconstructive procedure to correct the congential anomaly in which the urethra opens on the ventral surface of the penis or vagina   hypospadias reapir  
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procedure to correct undescended testis is   orchiopexy  
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procedure performed on the upper stomach/lower esophagus that have been forced up thru the diaphragm & into the thoracic cavity is   hiatal herniorrhaphy  
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procedure to close an abnormal opening in the walls between the right/left atria is   septal defect repair  
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procedure to correct the lack of fusion of the soft tissues of the upper lip/palate is known as   cheiloplasty/platoplasty  
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ophthalmic procedure done to correct muscle imblance & promote coordination by strengthening a weak muscle or by weakening an overactive muscle   resection-recession  
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parent's anxiety about hospitalization may be transferred to the child   true  
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infants become dehydrated rapidly   true  
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pediatric pts should be kept warm during surgical procedures to prevent hypothermia   true  
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infants/childres are sensitive to temperature variations   true  
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vocalizations,crying,facial expressions & body movements should be observed for signs of pain   true  
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psychological disorder marked by feelings of sadness,hopelessness,inactivity,difficulty in thinking/concentrating, increased/decreased normal eating/sleeping patterns   depression  
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psychological disorder characterized by loss of contact w/environment, lower level of functioning in everyday life & disintegration of personality   schizophrenia  
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psychological disorder characterized by delusion of persecution/grandeur   paranoia  
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abnormal/overwhelming apprehension/fear about upcoming events   anxiety  
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relating social conditions to mental health   psychosocial  
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relating to an organism's mental/behavioral functioning   psychological  
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physiological/psychological requirements for the well-being of an organism   needs  
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pt's w/special needs may require special attention by the surgical team such as in communication,positioning & evironmental climate   true  
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pts w/long term illnesses such as diabetes   chronic  
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pts w/traumatic injuries   acute  
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pts who are most likely to have unrealistic approaches to their situation   acute  
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pts w/terminal illnesses such as cancer   chronic  
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pts w/recently diagnosed potentially terminal diseases   acute  
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pts who are most likely to be overwhelmed & unable to focus on even simple tasks   acute  
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pts w/disfigurements such as burn pts   chronic  
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eating disorders include   anorexia;bulimia  
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pts w/metabolic impairments include those with   eating disorders  
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considerations for the surgical team may include allowing religious/cultural practices as much as possible   true  
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greatest # of considerations for the surgical team caring for a pt who is physically challenged is in what area   physical  
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considerations for the surgical team does not include   speaking only to the pts family, never the pt  
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pts w/an inability to understand/remember does not include   cerebral palsy  
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pts who have mental illnesses include   paranoia  
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burn pts should be transported how   on their bed directly to the or  
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psychosocial considerations do not include   being jugmental  
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pts w/aseptically critical conditions do not include   pacemakers  
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pts w/sexually related disorders/procedures include those who are having infertility procedures/removal of foreign bodies used for sexual gratification   true  
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pts w/sexually related disorders/procedures include who have gender reassignments,penile prostheses & abortions   true  
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pts w/sexually related disorders/procedures include those who have cancer of reproductive organs   true  
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pts w/hematological disorders include those who have   anemia  
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physical considerations may include the use of   medications  
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when caring for a burn pt, it may be necessary to   increase the temp in the or  
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prejudice;unreasonable distortion of judgment   bias  
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sum of all processes used by living cells to provide energy for vital activities   metabolism  
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degenerative disease of the cns characterized by premature senile mental deterioration   alzheimer's disease  
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emotional condition characterized by extreme sadness,gloom,feelings of worthlessness & loss of hope   depression  
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emotion of sorrow,sadness/anguish usually related to the death/loss of someone/something that was much loved/highly regarded   grief  
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emotional condition characterized by apprehension,worry & distress regarding some past event or future uncertainty   anxiety  
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wasting; a decrease in size of an organ/tissue   atrophy  
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prognosis is the projection of the course and end of a disease and the est. chance of recovery   true  
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attempt to deal w/unpleasant, uncomfortable, unknown,stressful or anxiety-producing situations   coping  
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sexual drive, conscious/unconscious   libido  
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resistance of the skin to deformation   skin turgor  
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expressing grief/sorrow for a person's death, outward expressions of grief such as wearing black clothing/armband   mourning  
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74   false  
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75   true  
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76   true  
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77   false  
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skin turgor does what during the aging process causing a breakdown of skin   decrease  
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what in the blood supply to kidneys decreases the filtration ability & makes the pt susceptible to infections   decrease  
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during the aging process, bones become   porous  
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decrease in gastric secretions & absorption of nutrients results in what type of nutritional state   poor  
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a what in cardiac strength & accumulation of fatty deposits around the heart results in problems w/arteriosclerosis,hypertenstion & arrhythmias   decrease  
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functional capacity of the respiratory system decrease with what type of resistance to respiratory infections/problems   decreased  
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atrophy of reproductive organs causes a what in hormones which may cause symptoms of fatigue,weight loss & decreased libido   decrease  
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aging pts are very resistant to infection   false  
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family members should not be a part of the pts care   false  
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irreversible; permanent brain death due to lack of O2; no circulation to the brain   biological death  
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pt is typically hostile,mad,frustrate & possibly guilty   anger  
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pt does not believe the diagnosis, seeks no info about the disease, ignores loss   denial  
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pt begins to accept loss/death, but also feels loneliness,grief & deep sadness   depression  
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final stage when pt resumes normal activities or resolves conflicts about approaching death   acceptance  
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pt attempts to make a deal w/themselves,drs or deity in order to regain what they have lose or lessen the severity of the loss   bargining  
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a common 1st reaction to physical illness/disability is when people to thru a period of numbness. this is called denial   true  
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after the denial stage they usually feel   anger  
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an effective coping mechanism is   hobbies  
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retreat from the present pattern of behavior to a previous level of behavior that appears more comfortable/safer to the individual   regression  
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unconscious exclusion from awareness of unbearable ideas,experiences & impulses by forcing them down into the the unconscious   repression  
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channeling of strong/socially unacceptable behaviors into a form that is accepted by society   sublimation  
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consciously pushing unwelcome ideas,memories or feelings back into the subconscious mind   suppression  
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