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___________ stress is associated with persistent effects on the nervous system &
stress hormone systems that can damage developing brain architecture & lead to
lifelong problems. - CORRECT ANSWER: toxic
____________ is belittling the child, decrease child's self esteem, intentional. Directly
related to the expectations of the parent. Father expects his son to play sports and if he
doesn't want to, it can lead to abuse.
insulting
shaming
"you can't do anything right", "wish you were never born", "you're a disappointment" -
CORRECT ANSWER: emotional abuse
0-6 months - CORRECT ANSWER: 108 cal/kg/day
1-3 yrs - CORRECT ANSWER: 102 kcal/kg/day
11-14 - CORRECT ANSWER: males-55
females-47
15-18 - CORRECT ANSWER: males-45
females-40
4-6 - CORRECT ANSWER: 90 kcal/kg/day
,5-9 year olds are at highest risk of _________ and __________. - CORRECT
ANSWER: bike accidents and care accidents
7-10 - CORRECT ANSWER: 70 kcal/kg/day
7-12 months - CORRECT ANSWER: 98 kcal/kg/day
abusive head trauma, in children less than 6 months since they don't have head control
- CORRECT ANSWER: shaken baby syndrome
acceptable lead level - CORRECT ANSWER: 5mcg/dL
acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER: rapidly occurring illness that runs its course,
allowing a person to return to one's previous level of functioning.
-RSV, strep, tonsilitis, ear infections, meningitis, rocky mount spotted fever.
administering ear drops - CORRECT ANSWER: Ear drops should be room temperature
-For children under 3, pull the pinna of the ear down and toward the back of the head.
-For children over 3, pull the pinna up and toward the back of the head
administering eye drops - CORRECT ANSWER: -Administer drops first, then ointment if
both are ordered
-Have child lay supine or sit looking up at the ceiling; pull lower eyelid down to form
conjunctiva sac
-Administer ordered number of drops into eye(s); pat excess with tissue.
-make sure med is at room temp
administering oral meds to children - CORRECT ANSWER: -For a 6 month old, inject
the medication into the side of the child's mouth, hold the baby upright, give it slowly
and make sure they are swallowing it.
,-never assume a parent knows how to read a medication bottle or know how to use a
syringe
it's acceptable for the parent to administer the med if the child will cooperate better but
you still need to check the right order and the dose before giving it.
-Oral medication is not sterile
-transition from oral syringe to cup- depends on the child
-ask the parents if the child prefers to take the medicine in a cup or syringe. They may
think the syringe is a needle and they become frightened by that idea.
-crush the medicine if giving to a 2 year old, mix it with a small amount of a substance.
Don't mix medicine in the bottle since you don't know how much they need to drink or
they may have to drink the entire bottle.
adolescence - CORRECT ANSWER: provide reassurance for the natural progression of
changes
adolescents concept of illness - CORRECT ANSWER: increasingly aware of illness
American academy of pediatrics committee on practice and ambulatory medicine
suggests ______________. - CORRECT ANSWER: toddlers have check ups at 12, 15,
18, 24, and 30 months and then at 3, 4, 5 years of age.
Autonomy vs shame and doubt: - CORRECT ANSWER: 1-3 years: controlling body
excretions, saying no when asked to do something shows their autonomy. Allow the
time to feed themselves. Safety is always a priority.
Average blood pressure for children - CORRECT ANSWER: NEWBORNS-60-90/20-60
INFANTS (6 months)- 87-105/53-66
TODDLER- 95-105 /53-66
, PRESCHOOLER 95-105 /53-66
SCHOOL-AGE- 97-112 /57-71
ADOLESCENT- 112-128 /66-80
Average heart rates for children - CORRECT ANSWER: newborn- 100-170
infants-2 yrs- 80-130
2-6 yrs- 70-120
6-10- 70-110
10-16- 60-100
Average respiratory rate for children - CORRECT ANSWER: newborn- 30-55
1 yr-25-40
3 yr- 20-30
6 yr- 16-22
10 yrs- 16-20
17 yrs- 12-20
avoid honey until at least _______ year of age - CORRECT ANSWER: 1
by ________ child's parents to be present at the beside can aid in the child's coping.
They can also help by assisting in procedures, and offering support for children and
staff. - CORRECT ANSWER: allowing
ACKNOWLEDGE CHILD'S FEARS
REINFORCE COOPERATION
ALLOW CHOICES/CONTROL
CLARIFY EXPECTATIONS