What do the Healthy People 2020 Goals want to Decrease?
What do the Healthy People 2020 Goals want to increase?
Parents or guardians have authority to make choices about their child’s healthcare except in which situations?
If it’s an emancipated minor; if minor is parent of child receiving treatment; If child is seeking birth control, substance abuse treatment, STD treatment, pregnancy help, or mental health treatment
What type of genetic test do we do here in KY when a newborn is born?
A Newborn Screening test that screens for about 7 or so diseases that will require immediate treatment to prevent death or disability.
If a child/family is identified with a possible genetic disorder, what can we do?
Referral to genetic specialist, support for them regarding potential diagnosis, education regarding potential health problems/issues
What is the leading cause of death for kids over 1 year?
MVA’s
What is the #1 cause of death for all ages?
Unintentional injury.
What is a philosophy of care for kids?
Care of the child is family-centered, atraumatic, and culturally sensitive.
What are some hospital safety measures for kids?
Keep rails up at all times, prohibit spark-producing toys near O2, don’t leave meds or syringes at bedside, watch small objects, teach parents/families.
What are some leading causes of death for young kids?
MVA’s are #1 for all ages; next come drowning, fire/burns, suicide, suffocation, homicide/firearm
What are some safety and prevention techniques for kids?
Utilize growth/development level; anticipate child’s motor abilities and curiosity; teach safety precautions; supervise child’s activities; childproof home environment.
What are some types of genetic tests for newborns?
Diagnostic testing, Prenatal testing, Newborn Screening, Preimplantation testing, Carrier testing, Predictive testing
Used to establish a diagnosis of a genetic disorder in an individual who is symptomatic or has had a positive screening test=
Diagnostic Testing.
Testing to identify a fetus with a genetic disease or condition; usually done due to family history or maternal factors; sometimes routinely offered.
Prenatal Testing.
Testing of a newborn to identify the presence of a condition that needs immediate attention to prevent death or disability =
Newborn Screening.
Following in vitro fertilization, testing is done on embryos to identify the presence of a genetic condition =
Preimplantation Testing.
Testing in an asymptomatic individual to identify carrier status for a genetic condition =
Carrier Testing.
Offered to asymptomatic individuals to detect genetic conditions that occur later in life; may be presymptomatic (ie Huntington’s) or predispositional (ie BRCA 1 & 2) =
Predictive Testing.
What is the importance of “play” for people of all ages?
Gives child choices and sense of control, safety, & security; Fosters growth and development; provides stress relief and distraction; alleviates separation anxiety; allows child to act out fears and concerns.
Why is pain confusing for pediatric patients?
it can be frightening and confusing; don’t understand why it occurs or that relief is right around the corner; lack language skills to tell where it hurts; may think it’s their fault.
What are some pediatric pain misconceptions?
Newborns don’t respond to pain (nervous systems immature); Infants and children cannot tell you where they hurt; Children don’t remember pain; parents exaggerate pain/aggravate it; repeat pain helps kids learn to cope with it better; active children are not in pain; children always tell the truth about pain; we should restrict meds because they can become addicted.
What are some facial s/s of an infant in pain?
bulged brows, brows lowered/drawn together, eyes squeezed shut, furrowed nasolabial creases, taut tongue, open/angular/squarish lips and mouth, quivering chin
Pain scale used to evaluate neonates less than 6 weeks old =
NIPS (Neonatal Infant Pain Scale)
What are the characteristics evaluated with the NIPS scale?
Facial expression, cry, breathing pattern, arm & leg movements, state of arousal