Developmennt
What can a 4 month do with their head, developmentally
lift it up
How many hours of screen time is recommended for a school-aged child daily? How soon before bedtime should screens be shut off?
under two hours a day of recreational screen time; off at least 1 hour before bed time
What are symptoms of an ear infection in a toddler
tugging and pulling on the ear, fever, irritability
Can a child with asthma compete in sports if their asthma is well controlled?
Yes
What is a normal gait in a toddler?
wide and waddling
What is an uncomfortable, but normal behavioral issue preschoolers display
masturbation
What are ways to prevent SIDS
infant sleeping on the back; no extra blankets in the crib, no co-sleeping, no pacifier strap in the crib
What does the task of industry mean in Ericksons stages of development?
The school-aged child is fulfilled by being able to complete a challenge and accomplishing something
in an infant with RSV, what are you most concerned with preventing?
how do you assess for scoliosis?
Ask the child to bend forward at the waist and observe their back for assymetry
What are two different kinds of pre-school play
Parallel and Cooperative
What is the best way to hand a toddler's temper tantrum?
Ignore the behavior if it is safe to do so, address them after they have come back to baseline
What are three symptoms of meningitis; what is appropriate treatment?
fever, stiff neck, irritability
-initiate antibiotics and monitor for seizures
What is car safety education you would give a teenager
do not text and drive; do not get in the car with intoxicated friends; follow the traffic laws
What is a helpful way of relieving morning discomfort in Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis?
applying moist heat packs upong awakening
When can a child sit up? When can a child walk?
8 months; 12-15 months
At what age can a child transition to a booster seat with a lap belt
At age 5
What are three signs that a child may have cerebral palsy?
-milestones not being met
-difficulty feeding
-the primitive reflexes do not go away (moro and babinski)
What is NOT a good way to educate a teen on preventing pregnancy
That withdrawal is effective
What findings should be immediately reported to the provider concerning cast care
5 Ps - pulselessness, pallor, parasthesia, paralysis, pain
What vaccines will be due at a 4 month visit?
Hib, DTap, and polio
What is the likely age range for separation anxiety?What would the protest stage look like?
6months- 3years.
Fighting, yelling, crying
What is the erickson stage of development for the adolescent?
Identity vs role-diffusion
What would you educate a parent to do if their child was having a laryngeal spasm?
go to the bathroom and turn on a hot shower
What findings are consistent with muscular dystrophy?
wide, waddling gait and weakness in lower extremities