Exam 1 (Communication and Developmental Assessment) Flashcards
When communicating with a child, the most important consideration is
The child’s developmental level
List appropriate ways to communicate with children
Get at child’s eye level Approach Use transitional objects Always be truthful Give choices as appropriate Avoid metaphors Be positive Avoid medical jargon
What is an infants age range?
0-12 months
What is the appropriate developmental communication methods for infants?
Minimal,consistent caregivers Reduce stimuli Hold face close, speak soothingly: motherese Swaddle Sucking opportunities Parent involvement Familiar objects Routines
Appropriate toddler developmental communication methods?
Rituals Familiar objects Simple, concrete explanations Parental involvement Minimal consistent caregivers Allow 2 choices when appropriate
Preschool?
Crying and yelling okay Eye level, move slowly Good job! Explain noises and machines Set simple limits up front Explain what child may see, hear etc. Make it fun! Regression Focus on child’s accomplishments
When is the best time to get a cardio and resp. assessment on a child>
When the child is asleep?
Age range of school age children?
6-11
Communication with school aged children?
Allow choices when possible Set up procedures for success Provide privacy Peer contact Promise only what you can deliver Focus on accomplishments Reassure body is intact, if it is Provide activities that promote expression of feelings
Adolescents age group?
12-18
Communication with adolescents?
Involve patient in as many decisions as possible
Talk to child alone
Provide privacy
Be honest
Be tactful
Include stress and anxiety reduction with patient teaching
What is the Denver Developmental Screening Test?
It does not assess intelligence, it is a standardized test to compare children.
What should you considered before giving the test?
Environment
Child’s overall health status
Test Administration
Explain to parents Build rapport Follow described procedures exactly Avoid leading questions Order of testing: Least active to most active Give easy task first Observations count Avoid distractions
When do you stop the test?
Stop when failed in 3 things in each domain.
