Child Development 2

Question 1

nose bleed

Answer 1

1. ) have child sit or stand and lean slightly forward over sink or bowl
2. ) squeeze the lower half of the child’s nose with a tissue for about 10 minutes
3. ) releasing check to see if a clot has formed and the bleeding has stopped
4. ) if not, apply pressure again for 10 minutes if you cannot stop the bleeding get medical help

Question 2

bump on head

Answer 2

1.). place a towel around a cold pack and apply to the area for 10 minutes and seek medical help right away is a child loses consciousness, becomes drowsy or irritable complains of a headache or vomit after injury.

Question 3

possible sprain

Answer 3

1. ) do not move the child until you know how serious the injury is
2. ) if mild injury, elevate the injured area and apply cold packs to help reduce swelling
3. ) if pain persists check with the doctor about further treatment

Question 4

splinter

Answer 4

1. ) if it is sticking out of the skin and small use tweezers to remove it
2. ) make sure you sterilize the tweezers in the area

Question 5

burn from flame

Answer 5

1.) if the area is small cover it with a clean cloth and take child to the doctor if the area is large cover the child with a blanket or a clean sheet and call emergency help if the skin is black or white get immediate medical help

Question 6

burn from water

Answer 6

1.) put the area under cold water or a cold wet cloth then keep it dry and clean do not put ointment on the area

Question 7

convulsions

Answer 7

1. ) do not, hold or restrain the child
2. ) move any hard objects out of the way
3. ) if the child vomits or if saliva builds up in the mouth, turn the child onto his or her side or stomach to help drain the fluid’s
4. ) afterwards give the child Tylenol
5. ) if it last for more than five minutes or child is groggy or confused after call emergency services

Question 8

stung by a bee

Answer 8

1. ) scrape it with a blunt edged object (credit card)
2. ) wash the area with soap and water then apply a cold pack
3. ) Watch the area for the next few days for signs of infection if child is known to be allergic they should be taken to the doctors immediately

Question 9

bruise on arm

Answer 9

1. ) apply cold pack to the area
2. ) place a towel between the cold pack and skin
3. ) elevate the injury

Question 10

swallows poison

Answer 10

1. ) call the hospital or poison control center
2. ) describe the material how it was taken and if the child has vomited
3. ) keep the container of the substance with you as you talk so you can answer any questions
4. ) follow the directions you receive

Question 11

choking of a 5 year old

Answer 11

1. ) stand behind the child and wrap or arms around his or her waist
2. ) make a fist with one hand and place it with the thumb towards the victim just above the child’s navel, grasp the fist with your other hand
3. ) thrust your fist upwards and inward quickly repeat the tech technique until you dislodge the object

Question 12

choking of an infant

Answer 12

1. ) Place the infants stomach down across your forearm using your thigh for support and hold the infants chest in your hand in jaw in your fingers
2. ) Point infants head downward and give up to five quick firm blows to the infants back with the heel of your hand

Question 13

loss of blood&raquo_space;> shock

Answer 13

1. ) lay child down and elevate feet
2. ) loosen tight clothing and keep the child warm until help arrives
3. ) seek medical help

Question 14

dog bite

Answer 14

1. ) does not break skin or small wound wash the area was soap water and flush with water for several minutes
2. ) apply antibiotic ointment and give Tylenol for pain relief if needed
3. ) for more serious and actively bleeding apply pressure to stop the bleeding elevate the area and seek medical help

Question 15

minor cut

Answer 15

1. ) place a clean cloth or gauze pad on the area and apply firm pressure until the bleeding stops
2. ) clean the area with mild soap and warm water
3. ) dry the area and apply anti-septic
4. ) Cover with adhesive bandage or sterile gauze

Question 16

deep cut

Answer 16

1. ) place a clean cloth or gods pad on the area in a play firm pressure until the bleeding stops
2. ) continue to try to stop the bleeding until help arrives
3. )do not try to use a bandage that cuts off blood supply to parts of the body that it’s usually I’m the victim

Question 17

scraps on knee

Answer 17

1. ) place a clean cloth on the area
2. ) wash with mild soap and warm water
3. ) dry the area and apply anti-septic
4. ) Cover the area with an adhesive

Question 18

asthma

Answer 18

1. ) set child of right comfortably and loosen tight clothing
2. ) give one half to quick relief medicine with child inhaler
3. ) ask child to take four breaths
4. ) give three more puffs with for breaths between each wait four minutes

Question 19

influenza

Answer 19

1.) encourage rest more liquids and eating give the child fever reducing medicine and be calm and cheerful around the child and provide them comfort

Question 20

hives

Answer 20

it happened suddenly seek medical attention immediately if not sudden

1. ) narrow down how the child may have acquired it
2. ) remove the allergen
3. ) apply itching cream
4. ) observe the child

Question 21

vomit

Answer 21

1. ) stay calm and do not get angry or upset
2. ) clean the child with warm water and soap change clothes if needed
3. ) once the child is settled and cared for clean the area
4. ) give the child clear liquids in small amounts every 15 minutes
5. ) if it happens again and start over with giving small amounts of liquid
6. ) after nothing happens for 8 Hours Introduce solid foods slowly