Assessment Flashcards

1
Q

What additional information is asked about in child examination?

A

Birth history
Immunisations
Developmental; walking, talking, other, any concerns about development?

FH; recent and related health issues, parents and siblings, relationship dynamics

School/nursery

Parental social history; smoking/alcohol/drugs/occupation/stress

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2
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What can you observe for general history in children?

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Appearance, play, interaction, obs

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3
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What can you observe for resp in children?

A

Effort, noise, rate, recession, O2, nebs

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4
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What can you observe for CVS in children?

A

colour, perfusion

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5
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What can you observe for GI in children?

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feeding, vomit, abdo distention/movement

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6
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What can you observe for neuro in children?

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alertness, interaction, play, posture

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7
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What can you observe for MSK in children?

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Mobility, limb movements, posture, splints, mobility aids

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8
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Name some extra information you can gain about a child from observation

A

Rashes, bruises, infections, tubes, lines

Toys, pictures, cards, games, caffeine, books

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