NUR 336 FINAL EXAM 2024- 2025
STUDYGUIDE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS | A+
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cerebral palsy Correct Answer chronic, non progressive
condition that involves an injury or disruption to the brain
*highly variable
cerebral palsy risk factors Correct Answer premature birth,
low birth weight, neuro trauma
cerebral palsy s/s Correct Answer failure to reach
milestones, seizures, sensory impairments
cerebral palsy nursing Correct Answer advocate, promote
self care and safety, early interventions, assistive devices,
improve communication and self image
child abuse indicators Correct Answer injuries that don't
align with the given story, symmetry in burns or breaks
cleft lip and palate Correct Answer congenital anomaly of
the lip or hard/soft palate, could be bilateral or unilateral
cleft lip and palate treatment Correct Answer
reconstructive surgery
,cleft lip and palate nursing Correct Answer post-op: pain
management, liquid only Q72h, "welcome sleeves",
adaptive bottles
cystic fibrosis Correct Answer abnormalities in body's salt,
water and mucus-making cells that cause thick, sticky
mucus to build up in organs (lungs, sinuses, liver,
pancreas, intestines, reproductive)
cystic fibrosis s/s Correct Answer steatorrhoea, failure to
thrive, tachypnea, wheezing, retractions, recurrent
pneumonia
cystic fibrosis nursing Correct Answer percussion,
mucolytics, bronchodilators, diet: inc protein, calorie and
fat
dehydration Correct Answer extracellular fluid volume
deficit
dehydration treatment Correct Answer oral rehydration or
IV if severe
dehydration s/s Correct Answer decreased intake,
increased output
delayed puberty Correct Answer lack of increased testes
by 14 in boys and lack of breast development by 13 or
menarche by 15
, delayed puberty nursing Correct Answer short-term
hormonal therapy, support mental health
developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) Correct Answer
congenital condition where the hip joint doesn't develop
normally
developmental dysplasia of the hip s/s Correct Answer
uneven thigh folds, limited abduction, differing leg lengths,
positive Barlow/Ortolani tests (clunk on add/abduction),
positive trendelenburg (pelvis drops when leg is raised)
developmental dysplasia of the hip treatment Correct
Answer Pavlov harness <6 mo, closed reduction 6-24 mo,
open reduction >24 mo (spica cast for 3-6 mo after
reduction)
developmental dysplasia of the hip nursing Correct
Answer educate on pavlik (don't adjust straps, change
diaper under cast)
diabetes insipidus Correct Answer rare disorder of
vasopressin (ADH in hypothalamus/pituitary gland) either
not enough (central) or kidneys done respond
(nephrogenic)
diabetes insipidus s/s Correct Answer excessive thirst,
excessive urine production, dehydration, failure to grow,
poor feeding