[Exam 4] Chapter 34 – Caring for the Special Needs Child Flashcards
What problems may infant run into for development?
Failure to develop sense of trust due to frequent hospitalizations.
What problems may the toddler run into for development?
Developing autonomy because of increased dependency on parent or overinvolvement on parent. Will strugle with motor/language skill development.
What problems may preschooler run into?
Sense of initiative. Experience limited opportunities for socialization, causing feelings of being withdrawn.
What problems may school-age child run into?
Lack of sense of industry, due to inability to participate in activites or competitive events. Can’t form relationships.
What problems may adolescents run into?
May feel as though they are different due to appearance. Can’t develop personal identity.
What is vulnerable child syndrome?
When parents react to a serious illness or event in child’s past continue to have a psychologically harmful effect on child and parents for many years.
Vulnerable Child Syndrome: Risk factors for this?
Preterm birth, anoaly, newborn jaundice, handicapping condiiton, accident or illness.
Nurse Mx Of Medically Fragile Child and Fam: What to know if Denver II is used for ongoing developmental surveillance?
Results should be compared from visit to visit, rather than using it as screening tool
Nurse Mx Of Medically Fragile Child and Fam: Over long term, former premature infants are at higher risk for what than typically infants?
Developing cognitive delay, cerebral palsy, ADD . learning disabilities, difficulites with socialization and vulnerable child syndrome
Providing Routine Well-Child Care to Former Premature Infant: Prior to discharge from NICU, child will be tested for what
oxygen desaturation while seated in the car seat.
Providing Routine Well-Child Care to Former Premature Infant: When can preemies start recieivng flu vaccines?
After 6 months of age.
Assessing Growth n Development of Former Preemie: What should you do here before exam?
Determine childs adjusted or corrected age. Continue this until 3 years old.
Assessing Growth n Development of Former Preemie: Calorie needs?
Will need extr calories. Extra clacium and phosphorus.
Assessing Growth n Development of Former Preemie: When are they switched to normal formula?
Once they demonstrate consistent adequate growth. Usually around 6 months.
Assessing Growth n Development of Former Preemie: Signs that they may be ready to attempt spoon feeding?
Interest in feeding, decreas ein tongue thrust, and adequte head control