General caring for infants and children correct answers Don't lie to a child
Explain to the child and the parent- communication
Give choices when possible
Bend a little and be flexible
Do not harm
Show respect
Talk to child and parents
Don't tell a child not to cry
Provide privacy
Manage pain
Pediatric Physical exam correct answers **painful procedures last, don't wake a sleeping baby,
listen to heart and lungs when quiet etc....**
Noninvasive to invasive
Inspect
Auscultate
Palpate
Invasive = ears/mouth/nose/temperature/blood pressure
Peripheral to central
Examine normal before abnormal
Go with the flow
rooting reflex correct answers when touched on the cheeked a baby will turn his or her head to
the side and seek to put the object in his or her mouth
,sucking reflex correct answers when an object is placed in a baby's mouth the infant will suck on
it
grasping reflex correct answers if an object is placed on a baby's palm or foot pad he or she will
try to grasp it with his or her fingers or toes
moro reflex correct answers when startled a baby will fling their limbs out and then quickly
make themself as small as possible
babinski reflex correct answers when a baby's foot is stroked they will spread out their toes
communication techniques - infants correct answers Respond to crying quickly
Use a soothing voice
Allow them time to warm up
May need cuddles, holding, rocking
communication techniques - toddlers correct answers Approach carefully
Use toddler's preferred words
Stories, dolls, books
Parallel play to convey communication
Prepare about procedures JUST before they occur
Word revolves around parents
communication techniques - preschoolers correct answers Use play, puppets, and third party
approach
Simple, concrete terms
Imaginative play
Prepare them 1 hour before procedures
,Ask specific questions
Understand them and clear up misunderstandings
communication techniques - school age children correct answers Diagrams, illustrations, books,
videos
Use third-party stories
Allow the child to ask their questions
Prepare a few days before procedure
Explain what and why & allow them to use tools like holding the stethoscope
communication techniques - adolescents correct answers Always respect their privacy
Ensure confidentiality
Remain non-judgemental
Use appropriate medical terms, explain as needed
Use creativity and humor
Do not force them to talk
Prepare up to 1 full week before procedure
Katz 10 Rules of Engagement correct answers FIRST do no harm
NEVER lie
Talk to child and parents
Explain to child AND parents
Do not tell a child not to cry
Give choices when possible/appropriate
Show respect
Provide privacy
Bend a little-be flexible
, Manage pain
Atraumatic care correct answers therapeutic care that minimizes or eliminates psychological and
physical distress; do no harm
Prevent or minimize physical distressors
Child life specialist
Therapeutic play
Prevent or minimize parent-child separation
Explain procedures to children little by little
Soothe and cuddle children post procedure
Promote a sense of control
Family-centered care
Therapeutic, effective communication
General caring for an infant in an ICU correct answers Monitoring vital signs
Clustered care
Food management-failure to thrive
Monitoring
Intubations
Thermoregulation
Change of health status
Behavioral Observation Scales correct answers primary method of pain assessment for infants,
less than 3 years-old, and developmentally disabled patient; valid tools