Cerebral Palsy
CP is caused by what type of brain injury?
What is a non-progressive injury to the developing brain?
The two hallmark symptoms of ADHD.
What are inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity?
One hallmark communication feature of ASD.
What is echolalia (repeating words/phrases)?
FTT means the child falls below which growth benchmarks?
What are weight or height below the 5th percentile for age?
This is the most common type f CP
What is spastic CP?
First-line medicaiton used for ADHD
What is methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
Children with ASD often avoid this type of interaction.
What is eye contact or social play with peers?
A psychosocial cause of FTT is...
What is neglect or lack of bonding/interaction?
A major long-term goal of physical therapy in CP
What is preventing contractures and optimizing mobility?
Teaching for Ritalin IR includes gibing it at this time of day
What is the morning (to prevent insomnia)?
Nursing intervention when planning care for a child with ASD.
What is maintaining a consistent, structured enviroment?
A nutritional cause of FTT can include...
What is formual dilution or inadequate caloric intake?
A child with CP has hemiparesis. What does this mean?
What is weakness or paralysis on one side of the body?
Behavior that distinguishes ADHD from a learning disability
What is impulsivity or inability to stay focused despite ability to understand?
Parent asks about "curing" autism. The nurse's best response is...
"There is no cure, but early interventions and therapies can imporve outcomes."
The nurse's first priority when FTT is suspected.
What is assessing feeding patterns and parent-infant interactions?
Parents ask if their child will "walk normally" because he can pull to stand. The nurse's best response is..
"It's to early to predict, but therapy can help maximize your child's potential."
Nursing intervention to help school success in a child with ADHD.
What is creating a structured routine and minimizing distractions?
A therapeutic approach for children with ASD to promote positive behaviors.
What is using a reward system or applied behavioral analysis?
During a home visit, the nurse observes a 9-month-old who is underweight, avoids eye contact, and shows little interest in feeding. The mother states, “He never seems hungry, so I don’t push him to eat.” Which nursing action is the highest priority?
What is assess the infant–caregiver interaction and provide education about feeding cues and structured mealtimes?