Paediatrics

Question 1

What is the main cause of death of NZ children 1mth - 1 yr?

Answer 1

SUDI

Question 2

What does the aconym PEPE relate to?

Answer 2

PEPE Acronym for SUDI – place baby in own bed, eliminate smoking, position baby flat on back, encourage/support mum to breastfeed

Question 3

What age are well child checks completed?

Answer 3

(6mths – 5yrs) – growth, developmental milestones, vision, hearing, oral checks, immunisations, support and education

Question 4

What is PEDS assessment and when would it be completed?

Answer 4

an evidence-based method for detecting and addressing developmental, behavioural and social-emotional/mental health concerns in children under eight years - for when parents have concerns

Question 5

Explain what the Child & Youth Wellbeing Strategy 2019 (NZ) purpose is

Answer 5

set out a framework to improve child and youth wellbeing that can be used by anyone

drive Government policy in a unified and holistic way

outline policies the Government intends to implement

harness public support and community action

increase political and public sector accountability for improving wellbeing

improve wellbeing outcomes for Māori children and young people

Question 6

What is invovled in the 3-minute tool kit for children assessment

Answer 6

A = Airway - secretions, stridor, foreign body

B = Breathing – RR, sp02, physical assessment, auscultation

C = Circulation – colour, HR, capillary refill, temp of hands/feet

D = Disability – Pupils, limb tone/movement, AVPU score/GCS

E = Exposure – full exam, have they been exposed to anything??

EENT = Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

T = Temp

T = Tummy

U = Urinalysis

DEFG = Don’t ever forget GLUCOSE!!!

Question 7

Explain the Vulnerable Children’s Act (2014)

Answer 7

The act aims to enhance the protection and well-being of vulnerable children, particularly those at risk of abuse or neglect. The Act established a framework for inter-agency collaboration, requiring various government agencies to work together to improve outcomes for children. It introduced mandatory reporting of child abuse for certain professionals and emphasised the importance of keeping children safe within their families and communities.

Question 8

Outline Maslows (MOTIVATIONAL THEORY) from bottom to top

Answer 8

Physiological

Safety

Love/Belonging

Esteem

Self actualisation