405 4 Flashcards
Kids with defects are more likely to
be abused because of the added stress
Physical neglect definition
withholding or failing to provide
Between ages 6 and 16
you MUST go to school or be home schooled
Phys neglect compared to Phys abuse
neglect is slightly less bad
Signs of emotional abuse
- Child is a bully or bullied
- Withdrawn
- Conduct disorder
- Learning disability
Failure to thrive
Not growing enough enough
Failure to thrive is sometimes caused by
not feeding enough
Munchausen
mother pretends child is sick or purposely makes him sick
When do you report suspected abuse?
immediately
Do you need proof to report abuse?
Not really, just reasonable cause
Social Hold
There’s no phys reason, but you hold them for other reasons
The role of a nurse in a court case
Nurse usually doesn’t go to court, but the documentation does
You could be liable if
you fail to report abuse
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome has __ and ___ components
phys and mental
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome baby has small head but not
microcephaly
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome baby size
SGA
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome baby might have messed up ___ reflex
moro reflex
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome baby might not get a perfect APGAR score because
they have diminished moro reflex
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome baby eating consideration
They are poor feeders
Might need an NG tube
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome emotional consideration
they cry a lot so they need a lot of attention
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome baby might need medication for
antiseizure
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: start assessing for cognitive problems at
early toddler period
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome need what kind of interdisciplinary help
OT and PT
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: a good way to stimulate cognition is
play