Health Promotion & Maintenance Flashcards
Who is responsible for the stage theory of development that focuses on cognitive development that focuses on cognitive development from birth to age 12?
Jean Piaget
Jean Piaget’s stage theory of development focuses on cognitive development between birth & age 12. They include sensorimotor thought (infancy to 2 yrs), preoperational & symbolic functioning (ages 2-7), concrete operations (ages 7-11), & formal operations (age 12).
At what age would you expect a child to be drinking from a cup?
9-12 months
Around 9-12 months, the child should have the manual dexterity & strength to drink from a cup.
The best method of language translation between the nurse & the client is through a ___.
healthcare-trained translator
Whenever possible, the client’s family or friends should not be used to translate. Hospital or facility-based translators should be called in the event that language translation is needed.
the APGAR score is used in newly born infants to assess their transition from the womb to the outside world. What are the five assessments components of this scoring system?
appearance (skin color), pulse, grimace (reflex irritability), activity (muscle tone), and respiration
The assessment of the newborn is essential to determining how the infant is adjusting to life outside of the womb. Low APGAR scores may indicate a need for further medical or emergency intervention to support the infant.
What assessment tool is available to determine how the client’s body image is impacting multiple life domains (social functioning, sexuality, eating, emotional well-being, etc.)?
Body Image Quality of Life Inventory (BIQLI)
The Body Image Quality of Life Inventory (BIQLI) uses a seven-point scale to rate multiple life domains & determine how the client’s body image is impacting their life.
What injection is given to newborns after birth to prevent abnormal bleeding?
Vitamin K
Newborns are deficient in Vitamin K, which is required to synthesize coagulation factors. Newborns receive an injection of Vitamin K shortly after birth to prevent abnormal bleeding.
What regulation focuses on ensuring the client’s private health information is protected?
HIPAA
HIPAA, Health Information Portability & Accountability Act, exists to protect clients’ personal health information & identifiable data elements.
When sharing a client’s health information, how much information is appropriate to share with other staff members?
only the minimum necessary
The nurse should only share the minimum necessary information regarding the client to other staff members to ensure the client’s privacy is maintained.
To whom do we attribute the “hierarchy of needs” that range from physiological needs to self-actualization?
Maslow
Abraham Maslow is responsible for the hierarchy of needs that begins with the basic physical & biological needs & ends with the need for self-actualization. The hierarchy is helpful in determining priorities when caring for clients.
A ___ is a comprehensive assessment of the client that should be obtained upon the client’s admission to a healthcare facility.
health history
Health histories should be obtained for every client admitted to the healthcare facility. This allows the client to disclose any current or previous medical conditions, procedures, medications & concerns about their health.
Using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, if the client is dealing with physical & psychosocial issues, which should the nurse focus on first?
physical
The nurse should ensure that the client’s basic physical & biological needs are met prior to working on psychosocial issues.
If the client has a history of testicular cancer in one testicle, is this client at higher risk or lower risk for a second tumor?
higher risk
A client with a history of a malignant tumor is at increased risk for a second tumor. This client should be encouraged to perform self-examinations for detection.
Which vaccine is typically given at birth?
Hepititis B
Hepititis B is usually the only vaccine given at birth. Additional Hepatitis B vaccines are given at 2 months & 6 months.
The nurse should prioritize monitoring for a(n) ___ following administration of a vaccine.
anaphylactic reaction
An anaphylactic reaction can be a +potentially life-threatening situation & nurses should monitor for symptoms of this reaction following vaccine administration.
Is a female client with anemia a good candidate or poor candidate for oral contraception when discussing family planning options?
good candidate
This client is a good candidate as she has low iron levels. Oral contraception decreases the menstrual flow & will thus decrease the amount of iron lost during menstruation.
