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16 Cards in this Set
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Community Health Nurses are involved in: |
Providing direct services to children and families
Assessing the community to ensure a health environment |
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Current Health Status of Children in the US |
*1/3 children live in low income families *Children of color are at an increased risk for poor health *Many just receive emergency care, not preventative care *1/2 kids don't get dental care |
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Reasons for lack of access to health care |
price of health care lack of education decreased access Citizenship status transportation language barriers mental health issues |
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Major Health Issues of Children in the US |
Anemia Lack of immunizations Obesity Accidents and injuries Chronic health problems Mental health issues Learning disabilities Environmental hazards Dental Communicable diseases Violence Cognitive Impairments Substance abuse Teen pregnancy Gangs/Initiation rights
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Basic elements of Preventive Strategies and Effective Services |
1. Services should be community-based and community- delivered 2. Services should be family-centered; driven by the needs of children, youth, and families; and built on strengths. 3. Needed services should be available and accessible to all in a variety of settings, using a combination of public, privet, community, and personal resources. 4. Services should be culturally competent 5. Services should focus on primary prevention, early intervention, and strengthening the ability of children, youth, and families to help themselves. 6. Services should be comprehensive, and a continuum of services should be available. 7. Services should be flexible 8. Public, private, and community services should be coordinated, integrated, and collaboratively delivered. 9. Services should be of high quality and developmentally appropriate. 10. Services should be cost-effective |
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D.D.D.S.I |
Diet Developmental Discipline and Behavioral Assessment Safety Immunizations |
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Safety: Areas of unintentional injury |
1. Choking and Suffocation 2. Motor Vehicle 3. Fires and burns 4. Drowning 5. Poisoning |
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Lice: Symptoms and Education |
Itching!!
follow directions on shampoo bottles, comb through head removing nets, wash, in hot water, anything that has come into contact with the head |
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Signs and Symptoms of Lead toxicity in children |
seizures severe cognitive impairments severe neurological problems lead on x-rays black line on gums by teeth sleep problems lethargy hyperactivity Damage is not reversible!!! |
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Lead levels: |
<10 ug/dl: re-screen in one year 10-14 ug/dl: education, follow up and testion 15-19 ug/dl: education, follow up and testing and social services referral 20-44 ug/dl: clinical management, environmental investigation and lead hazard control 45-69 ug/dl: clinical treatment and management, environmental investigation and lead hazard control >70 ug/dl: immediate medical treatment, clinical management, environmental investigation, and lead control. |
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Sexual Activity and Teen Pregnancy |
Kids have sex, we need to educate to prevent pregnancy
Highest rate in African and Latino Americans Lowest rate in Asian and Pacific Islander |
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Consequences of teen pregnancy |
economic affect drop out of school/ harder to get an education increased risk for STIs |
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Nursing role in addressing teen pregnancy |
stay in school family life programs (practice with eggs/flour) Avoid situations with date rape possibility |
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Primary Prevention: Teen Pregnancy |
Prevention of pregnancy Access to contraception Postponing sex |
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Secondary Prevention: Teen Pregnancy |
Early detection of pregnancy
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Tertiary Prevention: Teen Pregnancy |
Once baby is born help care for child and mother |
