NURS 346 PEDs Exam 2 Study Guide (All Answered) .

What type of infant has a high risk of developing disabilities such as cerebral palsy, ADD and and learning disabilities? When do they usually correct themselves? correct answers - preemies! - around age 3 What are the transition times where stress of caring for a child with special needs is heightened? correct answers - During the initial diagnosis or change in prognosis - When the child has increased symptoms - When the child moves to a new setting - During a parent's absence - During periods of developmental change What is vulnerable child syndrome? correct answers - a clinical state in which the parents' reactions to a serious illness or event in the child's past continue to have long-term psychologically harmful effects on the child and parents for many year - the parents view the child as being at higher risk for medical, developmental, or behavioral problems - parents exhibit excessive unwarranted concerns and seek health care for their child very frequently What are the risk factors for the development of vulnerable child syndrome? correct answers - Preterm birth - A congenital anomal - Newborn jaundice - A handicapping condition, an accident or illness that the child is not expected to recover from - Crying or feeding problems in the first 5 years of life How can we assist the adolescent with special health needs to make the transition to adulthood? correct answers - considered early on and must consider having a plan! - by age 14, ensure that a transition plan is initiated and that the IEP reflects post-high school plans - by age 17, explore health care financing for young adults - notify the teen that all rights transfer to him or her at the age of majority; check the teen's eligibility for SSI and SSI work incentive the month the child turns 18. - if the youth is attending college, contact the college's campus student disability service program - by age 21, ensure that the young adult has registered with the Division of Developmental Disabilities for adult services if applicable What is growth failure/failure to thrive (FTT)? correct answers - Inadequate growth in infants and children; the child fails to demonstrate appropriate weight gain over a prolonged period of time - Typical children may experience FTT, but it is much more common in the child with special needs