Ch 1: Approach to Care & Assessment Flashcards
What’s associated with higher odds of receiving multiple preventative services?
care provided over time by the same provider
Name some signs of strain in a child’s environment
withdrawn
refuses to make eye contact
consistently stressed when communicating with a parent
Excessive screen time is associated with what?
cognitive, language, and social-emotional developmental delay
What risk is associated with infants who experience excessive screen time?
expressive speech delay
What happens with heavy parental use of mobile devices?
fewer verbal and nonverbal interactions between parents and children
What technique helps with young children and makes the health care provider more approachable?
eye-level encounters
How old should a child be to be directly interviewed by a health care provider?
approximately age 6
What is important to remember about adolescents and the health interview?
you should ALWAYS interview them separately from the parent
At what age do infants start to exhibit stranger anxiety?
7-9 months
In what ages should the provider use the “quiet to active” approach?
children from infancy into toddler/preschool years
When does a sense of modesty set in?
during preschool years
What approach is best for children from ages 6-11?
the talk through approach, teaching them about health, their bodies, and good health habits