Term
| Know the definition of Pediatrics.(age) (pg. 739) |
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Definition
| A specialty of medicine that cares for children from birth until essentially adulthood. Some practices limit care at 16, while others may continue until 18. |
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Term
| Know what a Developmental Chart is. (pg.747-748) |
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Definition
Know age range for walking.
10 to 12 months
Rolling over.
4 to 6 months
First words.
6 to 8 months
Can throw a ball.
30 moths |
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Term
| Know what a Failure to Thrive baby is and general causes. (pg. 740) |
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Definition
| An infant or young child who is below the 3rd percentile on standardized growth charts. Physical problem such as unrepaired cleft palate, disease condition, may also be associated with the child’s poor physical and emotional environment. |
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of an abused child? (pg. 743 Chart) |
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Definition
| Discoloration/bruises on the back, buttocks, or any other area. Burns in unusual places. Internal abdominal pain. Dislocation of joints, such as shoulder and wrist. Frequent injuries requiring medical attention. An x-ray of current injury showing evidence of untreated previous fractures. Suspicious story about the injury; difference between description by child and parent or caregiver. Reports by the child of sexual or physical abuse. |
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of a neglected child? (pg. 743 Chart) |
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Definition
| Excessive length of time before seeking medical attention for illness or injury. Apparent malnutrition. Obvious lack of dental care. Immunizations neglected or incomplete. Poor personal hygiene. Inadequate clothing for season or size; unclean. Developmental delay. Parental comments indicating lack or concern or not wanting child. |
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Term
| If you suspect abuse what should you do? (pg. 740) |
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Definition
| You should alert the physician before the examination so your suspicions can be evaluated. Abuse should be reported to appropriate authorities. |
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Term
| How to care for toys in the physician’s office. (pg. 743) |
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Definition
| All toys should be sanitized and disinfected properly. Permit the child to bring the toy with him to help keep him occupied, then clean it before returning it to the waiting room. |
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Term
| Know the check-up schedule for the child on Health check. (pg.745) |
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Definition
Birth-12 months 6 per year
1-2 years 2 per year
2-21 years 1 per year |
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Term
| Till what age do we measure the head circumference of the baby's head and do we measure the chest? (pg. 752-753) |
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Definition
| The head circumference is measured until the child is 36 months of age. The chest measurement is not required on the growth graph but should be recorded on the chart. |
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Term
| What should be removed to do the weight of a child? (pg.751) |
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Definition
| It is customary to weigh infants unclothed for greater accuracy. |
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Term
| Know what we mean by percentile in a child’s measurements. (pg. 746) |
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Definition
| The child’s measurements in relation to that of other children the same age. |
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Term
| What are bonding descriptions? (pg. 740) |
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Definition
| Examining, touching, cuddling, and expressions of love in a parent-child relationship. |
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