Assessments Flashcards
infant assessment
listen to heart, lungs, abdomen, bottom
last: temp, eyes, mouth (while crying)
infant communication
gain cooperation with distraction
smile and soft voice
NO quick movements
toddler assessment
transitional object
demo on doll
praise performance
minimal physical contact at first
toddler communication
talk with parent to gain trust
short phrases
allow them to see/touch equipment
preschool assessment
underwear
give choices
tell story
preschool communication
ask what they know about the procedure
explain in simple terms
school age assessment
start using head to toe sequence
genitalia last
provide privacy
school age communication
explain purpose of equipment and how used
no medical terms
adolescent assessment
head to toe
genitalia last
provide privacy
optional parent presence
adolescent communication
emphasize normalcy for age
explain findings
no medical terms
