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Chapter 22: GI Dysfunction Flashcards

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Explain generally how daily maintenance fluid requirements are calculated.

5 steps

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  • determine child’s weight in kg
  • calculate 100 mL/kg for the first 10 kg of weight
  • calculate 50 mL/kg for the second 10 kg of weight
  • calculate 20 mL/kg for the remaining kg of weight
  • add values together
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What is Hirschsprung disease?

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  • AKA congenital aganglionic megacolon
  • mechanical obstruction from inadequate motility of the intestine d/t absence of ganglion cells in the colon
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What population of children experiences Hirschsprung disease more commonly?

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  • more common in males
  • more common in children with Down syndrome
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What are signs and symptoms of Hirschsprung disease?

4 signs and symptoms

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  1. accumulation of stool with distention of abdomen
  2. failure of internal anal sphincter to relax
  3. enterocolitis (inflammation of small and large intestines)
  4. neonates – delayed passage of first mec
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How is Hirschsprung disease diagnosed?

3 diagnostic evaluations

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  1. X-ray with barium enema
  2. anorectal manometric exam – catheter with balloon inserted into rectum to determine internal pressure
  3. rectal biopsy – confirms diagnosis
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How is Hirschsprung disease treated?

4 treatments

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  1. enema
  2. surgery to remove aganglionic portion – most common
  3. low fiber diet
  4. measure abdominal girth and circumference (measure at umbilicus)
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What is gastroesophageal reflux (GER)? What predisposes children to GER?

5 predisposing factors

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  • GER: transfer of gastric contents into the esophagus, but with no damage to tissues
  • predisposing factors:
    1. prematurity
    2. borderline personality disorder (BPD)
    3. cystic fibrosis
    4. asthma
    5. cerebral palsy
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What are some signs and symptoms of GER? How is GER diagnosed?

3 s/s; 2 diagnosis methods

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  • signs and symptoms:
    1. frequent spitting up
    2. lack of weight gain
    3. ALTE (apparent life-threatening event) or BRUE (brief resolved unexplained event)
  • diagnosed by:
    1. H&P
    2. pH study of intraesophagus – gold standard
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How is GER managed?

5 management techniques

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  1. dietary changes
  2. meds – H2 antagonists (-tidine meds)
  3. surgery if severe
  4. positioning
  5. special caution when feeding
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What is acute appendicitis, and what causes it?

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  • acute appendicitis: inflammation of appendix
  • caused by obstruction or infection
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How is acute appendicitis diagnosed?

3 diagnostic tests

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  • H&P
  • ultrasound
  • CT scan
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How is appendicitis managed?

5 management methods

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  1. appendectomy
  2. IVF
  3. antibiotics for perforation up to 82% if less than 5 years old
  4. suction if ruptured
  5. pain medication if ruptured
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What is biliary atresia? What is the major sign/symptom?

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  • AKA extrahepatic biliary atresia
  • biliary atresia: failure of extrahepatic bile ducts to develop/are closed
  • major s/s: jaundice
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How is biliary atresia diagnosed?

2 diagnostic tests

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  • H&P
  • HIDA scan – checks functioning of gallbladder
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How is biliary atresia managed?

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  1. Kasai procedure – removal of blocked bile ducts and gallbladder and replacing with a segment of the child’s own small intestine to form a new extrahepatic bile duct
  2. liver transplant
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What is the best age for the Kasai procedure for biliary atresia?

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less than 2 months old
* 75 - 90% survival rate

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What are cleft lip and cleft palate?

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  • cleft lip: hole in upper lip d/t incomplete formation
  • cleft palate: hole in roof of mouth d/t incomplete formation
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How are cleft lip and cleft palate diagnosed?

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  • visual exam of oral cavity
  • fetal ultrasound
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How are cleft lip and cleft palate managed?

5 management methods

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  1. CL repair – surgery by 2 - 3 months so infant can feed properly
  2. CP repair – surgery by 12 months to not interfere with growth, but want to fix in time for speech development
  3. feed using wide-based nipple
  4. provide cheek support while feeding
  5. burp frequently during feeds
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What is an esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula?

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  • failure of the esophagus to develop as a continuous passage separate from the trachea
  • esophagus instead ends in a blind pouch or a pouch connected to the trachea by a fistula
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What are some signs and symptoms of esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula? (3 C’s)

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  1. coughing
  2. choking
  3. cyanosis
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How is esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula managed?

5 management methods

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  1. NPO
  2. IVF
  3. upright position
  4. suction
  5. surgery
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What is gastroschisis?

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protrusion of bowel through a defect in the abdominal wall to the side of the umbilicus

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What is omphalocele?

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when intra-abdominal contents herniate through the umbilical cord

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What is hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?
* constriction of the pyloric sphincter with obstruction of gastric outlet * lumen becomes inflammed and edematous --> obstruction
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What are the major signs and symptoms of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis? | 3 signs/symptoms
* projectile vomiting * dehydration * electrolyte imbalance/depletion
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What is intussusception?
* telescoping of a portion of the intestine into another * obstructs passage of stool --> inflammation, edema, decreased bloodflow
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At what age of children is intussusception most common?
3 months to 3 years
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What are some signs and symptoms of intussusception? | 2 signs/symptoms
* sudden onset of crampy abdominal pain * currant jelly stool (bright red stools) from strangulation of intestines
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How is intussusception diagnosed? | 2 diagnostic tests
* ultrasound * rectal exam demonstrating blood and mucus
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How is intussusception treated? What could occur if not treated promptly? | 2 treatments; 4 possible outcomes
* treatments: 1. enema 2. surgery * if not treated promptly, could result in: 1. bowel ischemia 2. perforation 3. peritonitis 4. death
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What is short bowel syndrome (SBS)?
* malabsorptive disorder d/t decreased mucosal surface area * usually the result of small bowel resection
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What is necrotizing enterocolitis?
* an acute inflammatory disease of the bowel * mostly affects infants with vascularly compromised GI tracts
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How is necrotizing enterocolitis treated? | 2 treatments
* NPO for 24 - 48 hrs if suspect birth asphyxia * minimal enteral feedings of breastmilk --> promotes intestinal maturation
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What are some nursing interventions for necrotizing enterocolitis? | 3 interventions
* check for abdominal distention * antibiotics * monitor nutritional needs
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