Exam 1; Week 4 Flashcards

1
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Why is utilizing a treatment room important?

A

it maintains the bed as a safe haven

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2
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What is a behavioral pain tool used to assess pain?

A

FLACC SCALE

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3
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What age would the FLACC scale be used?

A

less than 4 years of age

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4
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Who also can use the FLACC scale?

A

Non-verbal and or cognitive impairment children

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5
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What does a high FLACC score mean?

A

more uncomfortable

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6
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What are 2 very important things to consider with the pain scale?

A

behavioral and physiologic factors

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7
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What kind of pain scale do you want to use in children who are greater than 4 years of age?

A

self-report pain scale, FACES

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8
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What describes, assesses, and documents a patient’s pain?

A

PQRSTU

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9
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What does PQRSTU stand for?

A
  1. Provocation/Palliation
  2. Quality/Quantity
  3. Region/Radiation
  4. Severity
  5. Timing
  6. Understanding of the pain scale (documentation)
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10
Q

What are examples of alternative medicine or complimentary management?

A
  1. Herbal remedies
  2. Aroma therapy
  3. Acupuncture
  4. Reiki
  5. Massage
    - Gentle
    - Slow
    - Responsive
    - Intentional
    - Boundaries
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11
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What are 2 examples of local anesthetics?

A
  1. needle free lidocaine

2. EMLA - 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine. with occlusive dressing :)

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12
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What does the world health organization say about pharm management of pain in kids?

A
  1. dosing at regular intervals

2. using appropriate route

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13
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What are 2 non-opioids that can be used to treat pain?

A
  1. Tylenol

2. ibuprofen

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14
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What is the safe dose range for Tylenol?

A

10-15mg/kg/dose Q 4-6 hrs.

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15
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What dose should you not exceed with Tylenol? MAX

A

Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours in children

- No more than 4000 mg in adults/day

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16
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What is the safe dose range for ibuprofen?

A

5-10 mg/kg/dose Q 6-8 hrs.

17
Q

What dose should you not exceed with ibuprofen? MAX

A

30 mg/kg/day or 3200 mg/day is Maximum

18
Q

What is the goal for health care for children

A

improve the quality of healthcare for children and their families

19
Q

What is the importance of family in care?

A

they are a constant in the child’s life!

  • enable to create opportunities
  • empower to acquire a sense of control
20
Q

What are 3 forms of disparities in pediatric health?

A
  1. race
  2. ethnicity, socioeconomic status
  3. geographic factors
21
Q

What are 3 hoped improvements of health status with children?

A
  1. increase immunization rates
  2. decrease adolescent birth rates
  3. improved health outcomes
22
Q

What is the goal of healthy people 2020?

A
  1. eliminate health disparities

2. increase quality and length of life

23
Q

What are leading health indicators?

A
  1. overweight and obese
  2. injuries and violence
  3. sub abuse
24
Q

What is 1 thing that people don’t think of but it is super important for health promotion in kids?

A

dental hygiene and oral health

25
Q

What is the most common cause of death and disability in children in U.S.

A

injuries

26
Q

What is the leading cause of mortality or unintentional injuries in children?

A

suicide

27
Q

How many children have mental health problems?

A

1 out of 5

28
Q

How many children have serious emotional problems that affect daily functioning?

A

1 our of 10

29
Q

define infant mortality

A

of deaths during 1st year of life per 1000 live births - congenital anomalies

30
Q

What form of illness is most responsible for childhood morbidity?

A

respiratory

31
Q

define emancipated minor:

A

self-supporting adolescent (<18) not living at home, not subject to parental control can give informed consent

32
Q

Who else can give consent for a child?

A

minor parents