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| What is anticipatory guidance? |
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Definition
| consists of the information that clinicians give families about what they should expect in their child’s development, what they should do to promote this development, and the benefits of these healthy lifestyles and practices. |
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| What is the behavior outcome for parental knowledge about child development? What is the child and family outcome of this? |
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Definition
Improved parental knowledge
No change is child's development |
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| What is the behavioral outcome of parent-child interaction? |
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Definition
Higher quality interaction.
Improved child's vocal behavior |
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| What is the behavioral outcome of infant temperament? |
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Definition
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| What is the behavioral outcome of infant sleep habits? |
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Definition
| Better infant sleep leads to reduced parental stress and improved patient confidence. |
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Term
| What is the behavioral outcome of discipline? |
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Definition
| Increased use of time out |
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Term
| Wha tis the behavioral outcome of injury prevention? |
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Definition
-Increased seat belt use
-Safe water temp
-Smoke alarms
-Outlet covers
-Bike helmet
-Child proofing
leads to:
decreased falls and accidents, MVA injuries. |
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Term
| Wha tis the behavioral outcome of reading at home? |
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Definition
| Increased reading in # of books which leads to improved expressive and receptive language development |
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Term
| How do you know what topics to cover? |
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Definition
Use the interaction with the caregiver to guide you on what topic might be most important (time out, bed routine, internet safety).
Allow families to fill out standardized questionnaires designed to identify areas of concern.
Most pediatricians will also develop their own list of the important topics they want to touch upon during each visit |
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Term
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Definition
| state your case as the nurse: in the case of a smoker, tell care giver you are glad she is healthy, but often smoking does cause health problems, and it can cause illness in infants around smoke. |
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Term
| What are areas of concern for most caregivers? |
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Definition
-TV
-Water temp
-Baby food introduction
-Water @ age 2 weeks (4 mo is correct)
-Proper sleeping position (Back)
-Crib saftey (don't use bumpers)
-Books as safe toys
-Walkers (unsafe)
-Technology |
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Term
| What are general tips for AG? |
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Definition
ocus on important details.
Personalize the information when possible.
Use the positive sense (“You should do this” not “You should not do that”)
Spend adequate time giving instruction. |
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Term
| What should you do if you're using a handout? |
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Definition
provide effective, “easy to see,” printed materials
Use sharp contrast between text and background
Use font size 16-18
1-inch margins
Make tables easy to follow |
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Term
Which of the following plants is poisonous?
a) Boston fern
b) spider plant
c) dieffenbachia |
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Definition
c) dieffenbachia.
If ingested, this common houseplant can cause swelling of the mouth and throat, a mild stomach ache or skin rash. If eaten in large quantities, it may cause more serious poisoning. Remove this plant from your home if you have young children. |
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Term
What is the leading cause of school absenteeism among Canadian children?
a) food poisoning
b) asthma
c) the flu |
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Definition
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Term
At what width should you lock an open window to prevent a toddler from falling out?
a) 4 inches
b) 5 inches
c) 6 inches |
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Definition
a) 4 inches
Children can squeeze through an opening of only 5 inches. Lock open windows at no more than 4 inches wide, and never use screens as window guards. The weight of a small child is enough to dislodge a screen from its frame. |
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Term
| As of July 1, 2008, law requires children over 40 pounds to ride in a booster seats when travelling in vehicles until they… |
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Definition
b) are 4 feet 9 inches tall
c) reach their 9th birthday |
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Term
| As a minimum, at what age and weight is it safe to turn your infant from a rear-facing car seat to a forward-facing car seat? |
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Definition
12 months and 20 pounds
All babies should be left rear-facing until at least one year of age and 20 lbs |
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Term
6. Which of these is responsible for the most poisoning deaths among young children?
a) medication
b) cleaners
c) plants |
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Definition
a) medications
The most common cause of poisoning in young children are from cough and cold medications and pain and fever medications |
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Term
Which of the following results in the most hospitalizations of children under five years of age?
a) falls
b) poisonings
c) burns |
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Definition
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Term
| True of False: in a car crash at (30 mph), the injuries sustained by a baby who is not buckled in a child safety seat will be similar to those caused by a fall from a three-storey window. |
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Definition
true
No matter how tightly you hold on, the g-forces generated in an automobile crash are strong enough to rip a baby out of your arms. The only thing that can protect a baby in a crash is a properly installed, car seat. |
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Term
What is the ideal temperature for a household hot water tank, to prevent scald burns?
a) 116º F (46 C)
b) 120º F (49 C)
c) 140º F (60 C) |
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Definition
Answer: b) 120º F (49 C)
A baby who accidentally enters a bath or puts his hand in water at 140º F will sustain a third degree burn in five seconds. At 120º F, it will take ten minutes. |
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Term
According to Children’s Hospital’s Emergency data, which of the following causes the most choking/swallowing incidents among young children?
a) coins
b) hot dogs
c) toy pieces |
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Definition
a) coins
Coins are the most likely objects in your home to cause choking. |
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Term
| True or false. You should always use a pressure gate at the top of the stairs to prevent falls. |
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Definition
false
Although it is very important to put a gate at the top of the stairs, installing a pressure gate can actually increase your baby’s chances of being injured. Instead, use a stair gate that bolts to the wall on both sides, so it cannot be dislodged. |
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Term
| Whatis the leading cause of acute and chronic kidney failure in otherwise healthy children? |
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Definition
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Term
| Approximately what percentage of child safety seats used by children are either used or installed improperly? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following is a risk factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? |
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Definition
a) maternal smoking
b) sleeping position
c) soft, fluffy material in baby’s crib |
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Term
| True or false: baby walkers and stationary exercisers will help your baby learn to walk. |
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Definition
: false
In fact, research has shown that babies who spend too much time in these products can take longer to develop proper muscle coordination for walking. |
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Term
| In what year did Hazardous Product Act officially limit the amount of lead allowed in household paint? |
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Definition
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Term
| On toys, the warning “Do not give to children under three years of age” means what? |
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Definition
a) they can be taken apart
b) they contain choking hazards
c) they have sharp pieces |
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Term
| Where is your child in the most danger of being bitten by a dog? |
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