Nursing care of well,at-risk,high risk,sick newborn and infant

Question 1

characteristics of well child

Answer 1

no apparent health issue or concern
meeting developmental milestones
engaging in age appropriate activities

Question 2

healthcare focus of well child

Answer 2

preventive care,vaccinations,routine check up

Question 3

example of well child

Answer 3

neonate 3.0kgs

Question 4

at risk child

Answer 4

these are children who might face problems due to certain circumstances but are not currently sick

Question 5

high risk child

Answer 5

these children have a higher chance of morbidity and mortality because they already shows some signs of health issues

Question 6

at risk child characteristics

Answer 6

family history of living conditions (poverty)
family history of disease
family history of exposure to environmental risks

Question 7

healthcare focus of at-risk child

Answer 7

close monitoring
early intervention

Question 8

high risk child

Answer 8

elevated likelihood of health problem or developmental delays
may have existing health condition or complications

Question 9

high risk child healthcare focus

Answer 9

intensive monitoring
early intervention
specialized care as needed

Question 10

sick child

Answer 10

currently unwell
needs treatment

Question 11

characteristics of sick child

Answer 11

currently experiencing an illness or health condition
symptoms are mild to severe
requires immediate or ongoing medical attention

Question 12

high risk neonate conditions/circumtances

Answer 12

birth trauma
maternal substance abuse
infection
congenital anomalies

Question 13

what should you do for a high risk infant?

Answer 13

1.identify the clinical problem
2.prevent problem occurring
3. carefully monitored
4. treat as early as possible

Question 14

most important clinical signs that indicate that an infant is sick

Answer 14

1. heart rate
2. respiration and pattern
   3.color
   4.temperature
3. activity

Question 15

less common but abnormal signs on clinical examination

Answer 15

1. bleeding
2. edema
3. abdominal distension
4. loose stools

Question 16

what are causes of sick infant?

Answer 16

• Infection.
• Hypoxia.
• Hypothermia
• Hypoglycemia.
• Acute blood loss.
• Anemia.
• Trauma.
• Marked hyperbilirubinemia.
• Intraventricular hemorrhage.

Question 17

Consideration for Nursing Care
nurses must respond to the child/patient’s need for:

Answer 17

• Safety
• Privacy
• Confidentiality
• Comfort
• Pain Management
• Choices and control
• Involvement of family and/ or significant others