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Nur 254 Exam 4 | Child Bearing and
Child Caring Families Exam 4| Latest
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Medication for congenital hypothyroidism: levothyroxine

- Correct Answer - life long med

take 3-4 weeks to work

take on empty stomach

1st thing in AM

check serum levels periodically

if missed dose take once you remember



Signs of Scoliosis

- Correct Answer - lateral curve of spine

10'-no treatment

25-45' brace

45' surgery



signs of Lordosis

- Correct Answer - S shape in lower back

," sticks butt out"



Signs of Kyphosis

- Correct Answer - upper back hump



Abnormalities of cast

- Correct Answer - hot spots= infection

unrelieved pain = compartment syndrome ( tell HCP right away)



Cast care: knowing when to intervene if dangerous action is
preformed - Correct Answer - if itchy : nothing in cast instead
use cool setting on blow dryer

use palm when touching plaster case avoid pressure pts

elevate limb for venous return

Keep cast dry and clean



intervention for fractures

- Correct Answer - 1. immbolize

2. Assess 6P's

, Spiral fracture = may be abuse = report

open fracture - assess for infection

crush fracture = assess for fat emboli



Teaching about Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

- Correct Answer - unknown cause

no cure

AM stiffness

recommend night time splint

isometric exercise ( yofa , stationary bike)

prevent contractures



Care of child w/ developmental hip dyslasia: Pavlik harness

- Correct Answer - use on non mobile patient)

DO NOT remove unless Dr. says for bath

wear 24/7

follow up every 2 weeks for adjustment

will wear 6-12 weeks

if harness doesn’t work spica cast

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