paediatric consultation Flashcards

getting acquainted w/ GPs activities concerning children's health

1
Q

how often does the GP visit the patient during the 1st year of life ?

A

monthly basis

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at 6 months and 12 months - what examinations are done? (4)

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  1. FBC
  2. urine test - albumin + sediments
  3. hearing
  4. vision
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at age 1 month and 4 month, what is examined specifically ?

A

hip joints

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4
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at which month is the hip joint assessed ? (2)

A

1 month

+

4 month

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what examinations are done during the 1st year of life? (3)

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  1. evaluation of physical development
  2. assessment of childs mental health
  3. general advice on how to feed and raise child
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what does evaluation of physical development inc?(4)

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  1. height
  2. body mass
  3. circumference of head
  4. circumference of chest
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what is the frequency of obligatory examinations between ages 1 - 2 yrs ?

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FOUR times

x 4

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obligatory examinations between ages 1 - 2 yrs include…

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physical development

neurological and mental development

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what is the frequency of obligatory examinations between ages 2 - 7 yrs

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TWO times

x 2

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obligatory examinations between ages 2 - 7 yrs include…

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same as 1 - 2 years

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at 3 yrs what obligatory examinations are done? (2)

A

FBC

urine test

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in 2 - 7 yrs age period what other additional tests/ examinations should be done? (2)

A
  1. referral to dentist for prophylactic dental examinations

2. . intestinal parameters should be examined p/ year during this period

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what is the frequency of obligatory examinations between ages 7 - 8 yrs?

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ONCE p/ year

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what tests are done between ages 7 and 8 yrs?(6)

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  1. physical development
  2. mental development
  3. measure arterial BP
  4. Test visual acuity
  5. test colour perception
  6. refer to dentist for prophylactic dental examinations
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15
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apart from physical development, what else is assessed in paediatric consultations ?

A

risk factors

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16
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risk factors inc?

A

biological

social

any RF that contributes to development of disease

behavioural problems

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17
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when does the first GP home visit take place for a newborn ?

A

day of discharge from maternity hospital

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special attention is paid to giving directions concerning what? ( during peads consultation of newborn ) (3)

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  1. umbilical care
  2. skin care
  3. ensuring optimal environment
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advice or info given re: Umbilical care

A

umbilical residue completely dries by 3rd/ 4th day

7/8th day - falls off leaving a small moist wound

heals completely by end of 2nd week

entire residue should be kept dry and clean until it completely falls off

20
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at what day does the umbilical residue completely dry up?

21
Q

what happens on 7th / 8th day with regards to umbilical stuff?

A

falls off leaving a small moist wound

22
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when does umbilical wound heal?

A

end of second week

23
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what care should be taken to umbilical wound until it completely falls off?

A

keep it clean and sanitised

24
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advice or info given re: skin care

A

newborn babys skin is gentle

vulnerable

not well protected

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how often should a baby be bathed ?
errrrryday
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at what temp should room be kept for newborn?
20 - 22 c
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point to be considered when informing and supporting parents on how to raise a child ?
- good communication - logical - relevant to age of childs age - practical - demonstrations - written information . i.e leaflets
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after providing info to parents - what should be done ?
ask for feedback to ensure mutual understanding
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what should always be the focus of attention during a peads consultation ?
NUTRITION
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what considerably effects the health status of humans from an early age?
food habits
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should breastfeeding be encouraged?
Yes
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what is the feeding of choice for babys?
breast feeding
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at what age is BF considered to be the perfect source of nutrition for babys?
4 - 6 months
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at what age is BF considered to be a supplementary source of nutrition for babys?
--> 1 year
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how does BF benefit the mother? (4)
1. stimulates postpartum uterine involution 2. potentiates the normalization of womans weight 3. protects against breast cancer 4. strengthens psychological relationship between mother and child
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when is BF done?
1. on a timely schedule | 2. on demand
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at what age does bottle feeding start ?
4 months
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at what age is fruit and vegetable mash introduced ?
4 months
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at 1 year what food can be introduced?
egg and meat
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how should artificial feeding be applied?
voluntarily in small doses by means of a small spoon
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during the second 1/2 of the 1st year, parents should?
take care of the childrens speech development
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neurological development can include
teaching personal hygiene habits regarding physiological needs
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common side effects of immunisations
slight raise in temp redness around injection site headache LOA
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rare side effects of vaccines
allergic reaction
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purpose of paediatric consultation (4)
1. promotion of childs optimal development and good health 2. prevention of disease and accidents 3. prevent neglect and malnutrition 4. early ID and possible eradication of potential problems