Special Groups In The Family

Question 1

Types of special groups

Answer 1

Newborn
Toddlers
Pre-schoolers
Adolescents
Elderly
The sick
Members with disabilities

Question 2

Newborn (behavioral traits) (reflexes) list

Answer 2

The sucking reflex
The fright reflex
The tonic reflex
The grasp reflex
The step reflex
The tremor reflex

Question 3

The sucking reflex

Answer 3

The newborn turns in the direction of food and is ready to suck

Question 4

The fright reflex

Answer 4

The baby throws out his or her arms and legs and then curls them. This response often includes crying.

Question 5

The tonic reflex

Answer 5

The baby turns his or her head to one side and holds out the arm on the same side

Question 6

The step reflex

Answer 6

The baby’s feet show a stroking action when he is help upright with the feet touching a hard surface.

Question 7

Tremor reflex

Answer 7

Trembling of the baby’s arms and legs, especially when crying. This a result of the underdevelopment of the nervous system.

Question 8

Newborn behavioral traits contd

Answer 8

Has long sleeping hours
Needs to be fed regularly
May cry for several hours

Question 9

Toddler behavior traits

Answer 9

Begins to walk, run and climb
Develops language skills
Likes to play alone

Question 10

Preschooler 3-5 yrs behavioral traits

Answer 10

Feeds self
Imaginative and talkative
Chooses own playmates

Question 11

School age 6-12 yrs

Answer 11

Shows interest in opposite sex
Is at the beginning of puberty
Is assertive

Question 12

Adolescent behavior traits

Answer 12

Needs independence
Responds to sexual urges and the need for intimate relationships
Is conscious about personal appearance

Question 13

The elderly behavior traits

Answer 13

Is lonely
Is stubborn
Refuses hygiene care

Question 14

The sick behavior traits

Answer 14

Feels depressed
Refuses to eat and take medications
Feels helpless

Question 15

Members with disabilities behavior traits

Answer 15

Demonstrate a positive spirit
Not accept their disabilities
Be helpless and totally dependent

Question 16

Newborn needs to consider

Answer 16

Physical -
1. A clean, safe, spacious, and well-ventilated environment is essential for the baby’s health and comfort.
2. Mother’s breast milk is ideal for the child during the early stage of development.

Emotional- other family members cuddling and playing with the child

• regular breastfeeding to bond with the baby

Intellectual-
Reading to the baby
Simple toys for brain stimulation and muscle development

Spiritual- taking baby to church and exposing them to Sunday school

Rocking and cradle songs about Jesus and his love

Social- bathing, feeding and changing of clothes by members of the family
Social gathering for celebrations of anniversaries- child learns to play and interact with other children

Question 17

Toddlers need to consider

Answer 17

Physical-
Toilet training
Clean, safe, spacious and well ventilated environment

Emotional- positive discipline strategies
Teaching of words to describe their emotions

Intellectual- appropriate toys
All the means and opportunities to develop language speech and critical thinking

Spiritual- the creation story
Simple prayers at bed, morning and mealtime

Social- the teaching of basic skills in cooperation
Games with friends

Question 18

Preschoolers needs to consider

Answer 18

Physical- high energy activities

Emotional- assistance in understanding their feelings and those of others

Intellectual- encouragement to read for others

Spiritual- play outside and interaction with the things of nature

Social - role models of acceptable behavior

Question 19

School age needs to consider

Answer 19

Physical- nutritious meals for healthy physical growth and development

Emotional- strategies for positive discipline

Intellectual- supervised homework or assignments

Spiritual- demonstration of values with regard to care and respect for the elderly and the sick.

Social- introduction of human relations skills

Question 20

The adolescent needs to consider

Answer 20

Physical- good physical activity

Emotional - relaxation of controls

Intellectual- family life and citizenship education

Spiritual- demonstration of values for the care and respect of the elderly and the sick.

Social- strategies for their personal and social safety

Question 21

The elderly needs to consider

Answer 21

Physical- well managed meal times

Emotional- provision of space for time alone and privacy

Intellectual- maintenance of mental alertness

Spiritual- attendance at church

Social- assistance in keeping in touch with family and friends

Question 22

The sick needs to consider

Answer 22

Physical- special dietary needs

Emotional- physical and mental relaxation

Intellectual- provision of verbal or written reports on health to patient, doctors, relatives , and friends by caregiver

Spiritual- scheduled visits from the church community

Social- assistance in maintaining contact with relatives and friends

Question 23

Members with disabilities needs to consider

Answer 23

Physical- provision of necessary aids relevant to disability

Emotional- timely and appropriate guidelines on human sexuality

Intellectual- special education

Spiritual-the importance of their faith to their well bringing and stability

Social- networking with peers and other people with disabilities

Question 24

Guidelines for preparing meals for toddlers

Answer 24

• avoid use of strong seasonings and herbs
• always supervise toddler during mealtime

Question 25

Guidelines for preparing meals for preschoolers

Answer 25

Provide for high energy, vitamin , mineral , protein and water

Question 26

Guidelines for preparing meals for adolescents

Answer 26

Higher nutritional intake

Question 27

Guidelines for preparing meals for pregnant women

Answer 27

Eating for two

Question 28

Guidelines for preparing meals for lactating women

Answer 28

Higher requirements of iron to replace loss during and after childbirth

Question 29

Guidelines for preparing meals for occupational groups

Answer 29

Need proper nutrition to prevent malnutrition

Question 30

Guidelines for preparing meals for manual workers

Answer 30

Commence the day with a well balanced heavy breakfast

Question 31

Guidelines for preparing meals for the sick

Answer 31

Reduce the intake of carbohydrates and proteins due to the reduced activity.