Studienführer, Klassennotizen & Zusammenfassungen

A 7 month old is being evaluated in the emergency department for a possible head injury following a reported fall from the parent's bed. What would the nurse consider when evaluating the fontanels for evidence of increased intracranial pressure? Choose One 1. The anterior fontanel should be open at 7 months of age. 2. The anterior fontanel closes at 2 to 4 months of age. 3. The posterior fontanel should be open at 7 months of age. 4. The posterior fontanel closes at 4 to 6 months of age. -...

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - ANSWER-an inability to pay attention, often with hyperactivity and poor impulse control, ADHD is often diagnosed in children younger than 7. It interferes with home life, schoolwork, or other functions autism - ANSWER-a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by deficient communication, social interaction, and understanding of others' states of mind child maltreatment - ANSWER-intentional harm to or avoidable endangerment of anyone under...

Place infant prone over arms, use pacifier and massage back - ANSWER-List helpful measures the nurse can suggest to the mother with a "colicky" infant. 2 to 3 months - ANSWER-When does the posterior fontanel close? 1 year - ANSWER-At what age does an infant's birth weight triple? 6 months - ANSWER-What is the earliest age an infant is able to sit steadily alone? 12 to 15 months - ANSWER-What is the earliest age an infant is able to walk independently? 5 months - ANSWER-At what ...

Toddler Age Range - ANSWER-1-3 years Height in comparison to that of an adult by age 2 - ANSWER-half adult height What is the average weight gain for a toddler? - ANSWER-3 inches/year When should the anterior fontanel close by? - ANSWER-18 months--- allow 2-3 years When does a toddler's head become more proportional to their body? - ANSWER-3 years Brain size in comparison to that of an adult at 2 years old - ANSWER-90% of full size When is myelination of the spinal cord comple...

The principals of growth and development include - ANSWER-each child grows and develops according to a general orderly pattern that tends to resemble that of others of the same age, sex and nationality. The principles of growth and development include - ANSWER-Development proceeds in a cephalocaudal and proximodistal manner. The principles of growth and development include - ANSWER-Growth and development are interrelated and interdependent. The principles of growth and development inclu...

what is the BMI for obesity in children - ANSWER-greater than the 95th percentile common childhood injuries: small infants - ANSWER-fall from unprotected surfaces common childhood injuries: crawling infant - ANSWER-putting things in their mouth > aspiration and poisoning common childhood injuries: toddler - ANSWER-now mobile -> falls, burns, and collisions with objects common childhood injuries: school age - ANSWER-environmental hazards such as street traffic and water commo...

What do the parietal pleura do? - ANSWER-line the thoracic cavity What do the visceral pleura do? - ANSWER-Surround each lung A child's airway is _____________ and ______than an adult's - ANSWER-shorter and narrower Which bronchus does fluid go down if you aspirate? - ANSWER-Right bronchus how long is a normal period of apnea in newborns? - ANSWER-10-15 seconds Newborns don't have the bronchospasm capability until ___ months of age - ANSWER-5 What is bronchiolitis most commo...

Situation 1: Raphael, a 6 year's old prep pupil is seen at the school clinic for growth and development monitoring Which of the following is characterized the rate of growth during this period? A. most rapid period of growth B. a decline in growth rate C. growth spurt D. slow uniform growth rate - ANSWER-B. a decline in growth rate During the Preschooler stage growth is very minimal. Weight gain is only 4.5lbs (2kgs) per year and Height is 3.5in (6-8cm) per year. Situation 1: Rap...

this is an abnormality involving more than 10 fingers - ANSWER-polydactyly this is an abnormality involving fusion or webbing of fingers - ANSWER-syndactyly neural tube defects happens during what month/week of embryonic development? - ANSWER-1st month or 4 weeks what is the primary cause for NTDs? - ANSWER-no folic acid intake (vitamin B9) foods high in folic acid - ANSWER-broccoli, beans, bread, breakfast cereals confirmatory test for NTDs - ANSWER-amniocentesis screening tes...

What is family centered care? - ANSWER-Recognizing the family as the unit of care Supporting not only the child, but including the family and other loved ones in care Age range - Neonate - ANSWER-birth to 28 days Age range - infant - ANSWER-28 days to 12 months Age range - toddler - ANSWER-1-3 years Age range - preschool - ANSWER-3-6 years Age range - school age/childhood - ANSWER-6-11 years Age range - Adolescence - ANSWER-11-18 years Normal development - infancy - ANSWER-...