Module 5 Flashcards
leading cause of death in children from 1 moth through 24 years of age.
accidents
a potential threat to infants on first year of age. Infants love to grasps things and put into their mouth.
aspiration
second major cause of infant accidents
falls
This RA states that Child restrain system refers to a device , capable of accommodating a child occupant in a sitting or supine position is also designed to diminish the risk of injury to the wearer in an event of collision or vehicular accident. Also, no child 12 years below of age shall be allowed to sit in front seat of a motor vehicle.
RA11229 Sec 1: “ Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act:
first choice for feeding an infant during the first 12 months of life is?
breastfeeding
what age are most babies are ready to begin eating solid foods as a complement to breast-feeding or formula-feeding.
4 to 6 months
it is automatically extruded or
thrust out of the mouth by the tongue.
Extrusion reflex
may occur in formula-fed infants if their diet is deficient in fluid.
Constipation
Used when infants are discontent after feeding and searching something put into mouth
pacifier
paroxysmal abdominal pain that generally occurs in infants under 3 months of age and is marked by loud, intense crying
colic
diaper rash is a problem from the first few days of life
diaper dermatitis
Prickly heat rash occurs in warm weather Clusters of pinpoint, reddened papules with occasional vesicles and pustules surrounded by erythema usually appear on the neck first and may spread upward to around the ears and onto the face or down onto the trunk.
milaria
major cause of death in toddlers
accidents
Children at this age are becoming increasingly independent and want to gain more control over what they do and how they do it.
toddler (1-3)
is a major way to strengthen independence in a toddler.
self-feeding
means setting rules or road sign so children know what is expected of them
Discipline
is a consequence that results from a breakdown in discipline, from the child’s disregard of the rules that were learned
Punishment
is a technique to help children learn that actions have consequences.
“Timeout space” and “Warning”
are a normal part of child development. This is how young children show that they’re upset or frustrated.
Temper Tantrums
Development task of preschool?
Initiative vs guilt (3 to 5)
give common fears in preschool
fear of the dark
fear of mutilation
fear of separation
Developmental task of adolescence?
Identity versus roleConfusion
one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents
depression
is the second leading cause of death in adolescents
suicide
This Manual of Operations (MOP) for the MNCHN strategy is intended to guide Local Government Units (LGUs) in designing approaches to deliver MNCHN services especially to populations that are most at risk from maternal and child deaths. LGU should design the implementation of the MNCHN strategy based on their local context.
Administrative Order 2008-0029 entitled: “Implementing Health Reforms for the Rapid Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality”
is a law in the Philippines, which guarantees universal access to methods on contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RA No. 10354)
is also important to combat the alarming spread of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, which has been on the rise in the Philippines, especially among young people
contraceptive use
used just after birth to identify genetic disorders that can be treated early in life
newborn screening
is used to identify or rule out a specific genetic or chromosomal condition. can be performed before birth or at any time during a person’s life.
Diagnostic testing
is used to identify people who carry one copy of a gene mutation that, when present in two copies, causes a genetic disorder.
carrier testing
is used to detect changes in a fetus’s genes or chromosomes before birth. This type of testing is offered during pregnancy if there is an increased risk that the baby will have a genetic or chromosomal disorder
prenatal testing
is a specialized technique that can reduce the risk of having a child with a genetic or chromosomal disorder. It is used to detect genetic changes in embryos that were created using assisted reproductive techniques such as in-vitro fertilization
preimplantation testing
is a surgical procedure performed when vaginal delivery is not possible.
Cesarean Section
This can help soon to be mothers feel more comfortable and relaxed.
home birth
can be done at home or in a hospital if the facility offers that option. In this type of birth, you spend the duration of your labor in a waist-deep pool of clean, warm water.
water birth
A method by which an expectant mother is prepared for childbirth by education, psychological
and physical conditioning, and breathing exercises.
Lamaze method
