Introduction to child health:

Question 1

what are small children more prone to?

Answer 1

higher infections like bronchiolitis (in children, inflammation, secretion and difficulty breathing, viral —-> in the first 3 months usually)

Question 2

which kids usually die?

Answer 2

most 1st year —-> most vulnerable in the 1st month after birth (hours), higher neonatal mortality

2nd highest rate - teens 15-19 year olds

Question 3

what are the main causes of death in < 1 year olds?

Answer 3

communicable diseases

Question 4

what are the main causes of death in 15-19 year olds?

Answer 4

trauma and injuries

Question 5

how to avoid death in hospital?

Answer 5

improving child health in society and taking care of children better

Question 6

sepsis 6

Answer 6

do the 6 things in an hour,
heightened awareness its these kids that die
treat them sooner
PEWS score

Question 7

what is the most common cause of children presentation in clinic?

Answer 7

bronchiolitis/URTI/Croup and gastroenteritis is second

Question 8

why do children get sick?

Answer 8

o Adversity during childhood persists into adult life and is manifest in poorer adult mental and lower resilience in the face of later problems
o If you are born poor  it makes it harder to make it further into life

Question 9

what does GIRFEC stand for?

Answer 9

getting it right for every child, support for young people and children, young single moms

Question 10

how keep children from impoverished areas healthy?

Answer 10

improve social conditions

pick up things early -> developmental delay

Question 11

what test is done on children that are 6 days old?

Answer 11

blood test and special test for CF

Question 12

what is the role of a health visitor?

Answer 12

checks hearing (screening tests), helps in feeding, support mum

Question 13

what are the maximum age limits for the following surveillance contacts:

Birth details 
newborn hearing screening 
public health nurse (PHN) first visit report 
6-8 week assessment 
27-30 month review 
pre-school orthoptist vision screening
recall review 
unscheduled review

Answer 13

28 days 
28days 
28days 
12 weeks 
27-30 months 
P1 
5.5 years 
5.5 years

Question 14

cases of physical abuse - reporter

Answer 14

hard to criminally convict
in scotland - just needs to prove that significant harm is done, even if they aren’t criminally convicted, the reporter can take action
anyone can call on the reporter