11: Pediatric Patients

Question 1

two major goals of well child visits

Answer 1

1. prevention: nutrition, safety, immunizations

2. tracking growth and development: height, weight, head circumference, developmental milestones

Question 2

when to do first routine CBC screen

Answer 2

1 year

Question 3

when to do well child visits (ages)

Answer 3

1. infancy: newborn, first week, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years
2. then every year after that until 21 yrs

Question 4

when is stranger anxiety prevalent in kids?

Answer 4

6-9 months to 2-3 years old

Question 5

what does a peds physical exam outline look like?

Answer 5

heart and lungs first -> full comprehensive exam

Question 6

kg to lbs

Answer 6

2.2 kg = 1 lb

Question 7

length vs stature in measuring kids

Answer 7

1. length: taken while pt is supine

2. stature: while child is standing

Question 8

what age group has a growth chart for head circumference

Answer 8

birth - 36 months

Question 9

how to measure head circumference

Answer 9

around occiput and forehead at largest point

Question 10

when do bbs have a large variation in HR and RR, so you have to listen for at least 30 seconds?

Answer 10

less than 2 months old

Question 11

“assessment triangle” for assessing overall state of health of the child

Answer 11

appearance, work of beathing, circulation (skin color)

Question 12

MIS-C

Answer 12

multisystem inflammatory syndrome - can occur from covid in kids with multiple symptoms and life-threatening problems

Question 13

MIS-C symtoms

Answer 13

fever, rash, bloodshot eyes, stomach ache, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, red cracked lips, strawberry tongue, swollen hands/feet, irritability