VITALS
When you are documenting vitals for pediatrics, what measurements do you use for weight ?
kilograms
At ages 6-18 years of age what 2 screenings(not behavior screenings) are done at a well child check?
Hearing and Vision
When weighing an infant or baby what should the child be wearing?
A clean dry diaper
Where should you give a 2 year old child an IM Injection?
Vastus lateralis
Blank is used to deliver liquid medication into a fine mist?
Nebulizer
At what age should you start taking a BP on a pediatric patient?
3 years old
Can POCT testing swabs be placed back into the wrapper after used?
No because placing the swab back in the wrapper you are losing your sample
What supplies are needed for a ear lavage?
warm water,peroxide, ear basin, bowl and 60 ml syringe or spray bottle with attachement
To determine what vaccines are needed where should you look?
NCIR
What are two office visits most used in a pediatric office?
well check and sick visits
From birth until 36 months of age what vitals should be done ?
length,weight,head circumference
A child complains of a sore throat , what poct test would you perform?
Strep
A infant weighs 15 KG what is that in pounds?
33LBS
What angle do you use giving a IM injection to a child?
90 degree
What age is considered a newborn?
<3 months old
When taking a rectal temperature on a infant or child under the age of 6 months, at what depth do you insert the thermometer?
1/2
At 9 months what screening would you give to parents?
ASQ
Measles can be spread through touch ? True or false
False
What age should you start offering the flu vaccine?
6 months old
Why is it important to take vital signs in pediatrics?
To track growth and development and rule out disease or disorders
What is the average pulse rate for an infant?
120-160 beats
What POCT involve a finger stick in pediatrics?
Hemoglobin,glucose
There are how many diseases that can be prevented with routine childhood immunizations?
14
CDC recommends at the age of 6 months old what vaccines should be given?
Vaxelis,Prevnar,Rotateq
What does APGAR stand for?
appearance,pulse,grimace,activity,respiration