NUR 4445 GI from Study Guide

NUR 4445 GI from Study Guide
1. Cleft Lip & Palate
Answer
Fissure or elongated opening
2. Cleft Lip & Palate etiology
Answer
One of most common congenital anomalies Cleft lip more in males, cleft palate more in
females
Genetic & environmental factors
-May occur as only anomaly (most common)
-Can be part of a genetic disorder - Pierre Robin Syndrome (retromicrognathia too)
May occur together or separately
3. Cleft Palate Patho
Answer
Failure of palatine plates to fuse
Failure occurs in the 2nd month gestation (5-12 weeks)
4. Cleft Lip patho
Answer
Failure of nasal & maxillary processes to fuse,
5. Cleft Lip
Answer
Unilateral or bilateral
Incomplete (does not extend to the nose) or complete (extends to the nose) Cleft Palate
Soft palate only or hard and soft palates
V-shaped or U-shaped