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Clinical manifestation of physiological jaundice - ANSWER *Usually within first 2-4
days of life
*Not lasting longer than first 2 weeks of onset
*Due to fast breakdown of RSCs
*Liver immature and poor dietary intake.
Clinical manifestation of breast fed jaundice - ANSWER *Usually within first few
weeks to month of life
*Secondary to poor intake
what to assess for Determining hydration status - ANSWER *skin turgor
*mucous membranes
*peripheral pulses
*tears
*capillary filling
Clinical s/s of dehydration - ANSWER *sunken ant fontanel
*tachycardia
*decreased urinary output
*decreased B/P
What is the most common cause of acute stomach pain - ANSWER gastroenteritis
What is the most common complication in children with gastroenteritis? - ANSWER
dehydration
What is the initial treatment in Osgood Schlatter disease - ANSWER stretching
Recommended treatment for a Sprained ankel - ANSWER Ice, Elevation, NSAIDa
(ice 20 mins off 30-45 mins for first 24-48 hrs)
What type of X-ray is best for diagnosing Legg-Calve-Perth? - ANSWER Frog leg
How to perform Rovsing sign? - ANSWER apply pressure to left lower abdomen
What is considered a positive sign with Rovsing exam - ANSWER pain in right side
when pressure is released from left side
What assessment would indicate an injury to the ACL or PCL? - ANSWER a
positive Ant/Post drawer sign
Ideal glucose level for 4 yr old? - ANSWER 90-130
What should be the initial evaluation of suspected growth hormone deficiency? -
ANSWER *Thyroid function
*screen for hypoglycemia