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NUR 682- Exam #1 Questions and Answers
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Leading cause of diarrhea globally? Ans: Rotavirus
Leading cause of pneumonia globally? Ans: Streptococcus
pneumoniae
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Most effective way to improve health of children globally? Ans:
**IMMUNIZATIONS**
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What contributes to severity of diarrhea in pediatrics? Ans: **Zinc
deficiency
-Deficiency of vitamin A
-Suboptimal breastfeeding
Which country has the highest rate of death in the first day of life among
the 27 industrialized nations? Ans: **UNITED STATES**
Preterm births- born before how many weeks gestation? Ans: 37 weeks
Race/ethnicity and preterm birth rates Ans: 1) African American moms =
16.5%
2) American Indian or Alaska native moms = 13.3%
3) Hispanic moms = 11.6%
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4) White moms = 10.3%
5) Asian or pacific islander moms = 10.2%
The Millennium Project's goal regarding preterm birth rates Ans:
Reduction by at least 2/3 by 2016 in 27 countries
Chronic diseases that can develop due to increased Adverse Childhood
Events? Ans: -Obesity
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-Heart disease
-Alcoholism
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-Substance abuse
What is the single strongest predictor of quality of care for children in the
US? Ans: Lack of health insurance
Standardized screening tests specific to development are
recommended at least at which ages? Ans: **9 months
**18 months
**24-30 months
Screening is considered what type of contact? Ans: First-level contact
When is a developmental assessment required? Ans: When a definitive
diagnosis is required; assessments confirm a developmental problem,
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identify the type of problem, describe the level of functioning, and
provide anticipatory guidance and appropriate referrals
Maternal depression in the first year of life can result in what? Ans:
**Poorer language development at 3 years old**
-Asthma !
-Infant avoidant & disorganized attachment patterns
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-Externalizing behavior problems during toddlerhood
-Internalizing & externalizing behavior problems in preschoolers
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-Conduct problems in adolescents
The purpose of a genogram? Ans: *To understand the family's structure
& function*
^NOT to understand family's genetic risk factors! This requires a GENETIC
PEDIGREE
What is the newest vital sign? Ans: **How many children's book are in
the home!** --> determines health literacy
^should be 10 or more!!
Psychosocial screening tests for adolescents Ans: SSHADESS
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CRAFFT
SSHADESS Ans: Strengths
School
Home
Activities
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Drugs/substance abuse
Emotions/depression
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Sexuality
Safety
CRAFFT Ans: Part A:
In the past year did you drink any alcohol, smoke weed, or use anything
else to get high?
Part B:
If no --> have you ridden in a Car driven by someone under the
influence?
If yes -->