Childhood Disorders Flashcards
Adjustment disorder
A psychological response to identifiable stressor(s), with symptoms developing within 3 months of the stressor(s)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
A behavioral disorder usually manifested before the age of 7 years that includes over activity, chronic inattention, and difficulty dealing with multiple stimuli.
Inattention
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity
Chi
Life force
Conduct disorder
A psychiatric disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of behavior in which the rights of others are violated and age-appropriate societal norms or rules are disregarded.
Oppositional defiant disorder
A psychiatric disorder characterized by a recurrent pattern of negativistic, disobedient, hostile, defiant behavior toward authority figures, without going so far as to seriously violate the basic rights of others.
Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)
A psychiatric disorder characterized by sever and pervasive impairment in reciprocal social interaction and communication skills, usually accompanied by stereotypical behavior, interests, and activities.
Play therapy
An intervention that allows a child to symbolically express feelings such as aggression, self-doubt, anxiety, and sadness thought the medium of play.
Principle of least restrictive intervention
This principal requires that more-restrictive interventions should be used only after less-restrictive interventions have been attempted to manage the behavior.
Resilience
The ability to adapt and cope which helps people to face tragedies, loss, trauma, and severe stress.
Temperament
The style of behavior a child habitually uses to cope with the demands and expectations of the environment
Therapeutic games
Games the nurse can play with a child to facilitate the development of a therapeutic relationship and provide opportunity for conversation
Mental retardation
Significant subaverage intelligence and maladaptive functioning in at least two areas. Ex. Communication, self care, academic skills, work, health and safety
Predisposing factors for mental retardation
Genetics
Infections or toxic agents
Radiation (less common today)
Prenatal dietary deficiencies
Mild retardation
Score 50-70
85% of cases. 6th grade skills. Can achieve social and vocational skills
Moderate retardation
Score 35-49. 10% of cases. 2nd grade skills. Can be vocationally trained for unskilled and semiskilled work with supervision