Goals for maltreatment - ANSWER-· Provide consistent caring adult presence
· Prevent further maltreatment or it happening in the first place
· Help the child stay safe
· Maintain patient's self-esteem
· Family counseling
Respiratory (High Risk Newborn) - ANSWER-o (Airway and Breathing) -- Vulnerable to
establishing respirations
§ Assessments: Lung Sounds, Respirations (number, quality), O2 saturation (put on
foot), Color
§ Interventions: Suction, Position airway to be open, Stimulation (rub feet, jostle
around), Oxygen, Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation, Surfactant (used to promote
lung expansion and air exchange)
Cardiovascular (High Risk Newborn) - ANSWER-o (Circulation)
§ Extrauterine circulation pattern
· Ductus arteriosus, ductus venosus need to close
· Pulmonary circulation needs to manage a dramatic increase in blood flow
o Impact this: Heart Defect, Pressure in system
§ Dramatic increase in blood flow to pulmonary system
· Normal: 120-160
· Preterm babies have higher pulse
§ Decreased oxygen will speed up the heart rate
§ Blood pressures that are equal Left to Right
§ Assessments: Auscultate (murmurs), count apical pulse, Color, Temperature,
Brachial, Femoral, and pedal pulses
§ Interventions: Thermal regulation, Stimulation (depending on response), Oxygenation
Nervous - ANSWER-o Level of Consciousness (child answers questions coherently,
infant attunes to parent's voice)
o Pupils (PERRLA)
o Bumps or bruises on head or spinal column
o Loss of motion or sensory function in a body part
Abdominal trauma - ANSWER-o Rapid Respirations
o Hypotension (less than 80 mmHg systolic and less than 60 mmHg in an infant)
o Increasing pallor
o Fresh and occult blood in stomach, stool, urine
Home Safety - ANSWER-o Covering outlets and block with furniture
, o Stair Gates, Guard Rails, Window Guards, Cupboard Locks, corner padding
o Put dangerous objects high
o Lock doors
Water Safety - ANSWER-o Supervision at all times
o Floatation devices
o Temperature of the water
o Secure gates and locks
o Lifeguards on duty
o Amount of water
o Put electrical devices away
o Put in swimming lessons
Poisoning - ANSWER-o Lock up cupboards with dangerous products
o Keep out of reach of children
o Childproof lids
o Be aware of where you put cleaning supplies, laundry, garage, and vitamins
o Educate other family members
o Have poison control number in phone
o Ask: "How is the Child behaving Right now?
Bike Safety - ANSWER-o Helmets, Elbow and Knee pads
o Parents set example
o Limits on where to go
o Correct footwear (wear tennis shoes and NOT flip flops)
o Teach how to ride bike and use training wheels if needed
Playground - ANSWER-o Supervision
o Access to first aid
o Developmentally capable
o Stranger Danger
o Careful for burns
o Watch for the swings (jumping off or running through)
Motorized Vehicles - ANSWER-o Seatbelts
o Age Recommendations for sitting up front, booster seats, car seats
o Windows and body in vehicle
o No distracted riving
o Be aware of surroundings
o Holding hands and look both ways when crossing street
o Be aware in parking lots
o Wear helmets and age appropriate on ATV
Firearms - ANSWER-o Lock in safe
o Keep unloaded in a less accessible room
o Never leave unattended