PAS 251F Pediatrics Exam quizzes and answers

what are the unique issues in pediatrics healthcare that are different from adults - history and physical changes over time. dual patient (parent and child are both at the visit and both have input). early experiences shape brain development and influence lifelong health. weight or age based medication dosing. age specific illness and presentation. vaccine schedules. anatomic and physiologic differences between children and adults - immature blood/ blood brain barrier. higher respiratory rate. larger body surface area. thinner skin. rapidly dividing cells. higher metabolic rate. immature immune system. key components of pediatric history taking - *dental history, nutrition, sleep, GI elimination*. birth history, developmental history, allergies, immunization history, exercise, school history, social history, family history. pediatric physical assessment pearls for infants and toddlers - sit down during the exam (level height with child). examine infants and young children in caregiver's lap. build rapport and establish trust by examining adult first. let the child play and touch the exam equipment. do parts of the exam with them. start with hear and lung exam while child is quiet.