Author Question: A 6-year-old child is admitted for revision of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt for noncommunicating ... (Read 75 times)

meagbuch

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
A 6-year-old child is admitted for revision of a ventriculoperitonea l shunt for noncommunicating hydrocephalus. What sign or symptom does the child have that indicates a revision is necessary
 
  a. Tachycardia
  b. Gastrointestinal upset
  c. Hypotension
  d. Alteration in level of consciousness

Question 2

A pregnant woman asks about prenatal diagnosis of hydrocephalus. The nurse's response should be based on which knowledge?
 
  a. It can be diagnosed only after birth.
  b. It can be diagnosed by chromosome studies.
  c. It can be diagnosed with fetal ultrasonography.
  d. It can be diagnosed by measuring the lecithin-to-sphingomyelin ratio.



voltaire123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 301
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In older children, who are usually admitted to the hospital for elective or emergency shunt revision, the most valuable indicators of increasing intracranial pressure are an alteration in the child's level of consciousness, complaint of headache, and changes in interaction with the environment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Hydrocephalus can be diagnosed by fetal ultrasonography as early as 14 weeks of gestation. Most incidents of hydrocephalus are not chromosomal in origin. The lecithin-to-sphingomyelin ratio can be used to determine fetal lung maturity.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

More than one-third of adult Americans are obese. Diseases that kill the largest number of people annually, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension, can be attributed to diet.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library