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29 Cards in this Set
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Psychologic preparation, based on developmental stage, of a person for an event expected to be stressful, as in preparing a child for surgery by explaining what will happen & what it will feel like; also used to prepare parents for normal growth & development of their children |
Anticipatory guidance
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This is essential for the healthy growth and development of children and adolescents.
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Physical activity
Adolescents o Lowers death rates o Reduces the risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, DM, and colon cancer Children o Increases bone and muscle strength o Decrease body fats |
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Is defined as a BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than the 95th percentile
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Obesity
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What are the physical risks associated with excess weight?
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High B/P
HIgh cholesterol Type 2 DM Heart disease Stroke Gallbladder disease Arthritis Sleep disturbances Breathing problems |
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What are the social problems associated with substance abuse?
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Domestic violence
STDs Teen pregnancy School failure Motor vehicle accidents (MVA) Increased health care costs Decreased worker productivity Increased homelessness |
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Name at least two common factors that contribute to the excess weight carried by children today?
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Lack of physical activity
Increased fast-food consumption |
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The average time children spend with various media (television, computers, videos, & electronic games)
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6 hours & 32 mins/day
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What is the most important role the nurse can play related to overweight & obese children?
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Education
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The recommended time of physical activity children must get per day
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60 mins/day
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Continues to be the single most preventable cause of death & disease in the US
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Cigarette smoking
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Common injuries found in children & adolescents
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MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents)
Accidental poisoning Suffocation Drowning Falls Aspiration of foreign bodies Burns |
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According to Federal safety guidelines, which of the following is the appropriate car seat for infant weighing up to 20 lbs?
a) Front-facing safety seats secured in the rear seat b) Rear-facing safety seats secured in the rear seat c) Booster seats with lap & shoulder belts |
b) Rear-facing safety seats secured in the rear seat
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According to Federal safety guidelines, which of the following is the appropriate car seat for toddlers 20-40 lbs?
a) Rear-facing safety seats secured in the rear seat b) Front-facing safety seats secured in the rear seat c) Booster seats with lap & shoulder belts |
b) Front-facing safety seats secured in the rear seat
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An excellent way to prevent the occurence & spread of certain infectious diseases
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Immunizations
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Approximately 1/2 of all new HIV cases in the US are among people younger than _____ years of age
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25
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Children who follow the recommended immunization schedule are protected against 10 vaccine-preventable childhood diseases by age ___
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2
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Tooth decay that is the result of prolonged nursing after the infant has been put to bed, when the milk, juice, or other fluid is allowed to bathe the teeth, thus providing sugar to oral bacteria for growth
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Nursing bottling caries
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____________ is not recommended during the first year of life because of some cases of infant botulism associated with it
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Honey
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An often fatal form of food poisoning caused by an endotoxin produced by the bacillus Clostridium botulinum
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Botulism
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Strategies to promote dental health
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Infant:
Use dampcloth to wipe teeth & gums Initiate fluoride supplementation @ 6 months of age Ensure proper nutrition - Honey is not recommended during first year of life (cause: Botulism) Pre-school children: Continued good dental hygiene Parental assistance & supervision w/ brushing & flossing Continued fluoride supplementation Proper nutrition School-age children: Good dental hygience & professional dental supervision Screening for malocclusion Correct brushing & flossing techniques are taught Teeth should be brushed after meals & snacks Encourage decrease ingestion of high-sugar foods |
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Specific interventions to prevent nursing bottle caries
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Last bottle should be before bedtime
Proper cleansing of the teeth & gums before putting child down to sleep Use water in the bedtime bottle instead of juice or milk Do not use sugar or honey coated pacifiers Offer juice in cups rather than bottle to avoid prolonged bottle use |
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Has been the most widely used approach to educate parents in accident prevention
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Anticipatory guidance education
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Is a common cause of morbidity & mortality in children younger than age 5
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Ingestion of harmful or poisonous substances
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This act requires childproof packaging of medications
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The Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970
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This is no longer recommended for routine home treatment of poisoning
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Syrup of ipecac
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The leading cause of fatal injury in children younger than 1 year of age
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Asphyxiation by aspiration of foreign materials into the esophagus tract
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Second leading cause of accidental death in children 1-4 years of age & the third in children ages 5-14
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Burns
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May result in increased risk of heart & lung disease, particularly asthma & bronchitis in children
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Environmental tobacco smoke
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The goal of Healthy People 2010 regarding child obesity is to reduce it from 30% down to _____ %
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5
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