Part 3 Flashcards
Medication permission
Medical forms must be completed
Appropriate training is required
A parent has given written authorization on the appropriate medical procedure form
Staff have received adequate instruction from the parent and assistance from the public health nurse where necessary concerning medical intervention
What is microcephalic and what is it caused by
A condition where the head is smaller then normal
Cause be genetic abnormalities or by drugs,alcohol,certain viruses and toxins that are exposed to fetus and damage developing brain tissue
What disabilities is microcephalic associated with
Down’s syndrome
Chromosomal syndromes
Neuro metabolic syndromes
How does microcephalic present
Impaired cognitive development
Delayed motor function and speech
Dwarfism or short stature
Hyperactivity
Seizures
Difficulty with coordination and balance
Brain or neurological abnormalities
What is macrocephalic and what is it caused by
Refers to overly large head
A symptom of complications or conditions in the brain, it’s an inherited condition
Microcephalic children may experience…
Development delays
Mental disabilities or delays
Rapid head growth
Slowed growth test of body
What are some supports before school
Public health nurse
PT,OT,SLP
Social workers
Family support workers
Infant development program
Supported childcare
Child development centre
Programs like…
Strong start
PALS
Ready set learn
Early years center
Public health care nurse (delegate care)
Nurse trains EA to perform specific health care needs
(Examples)
Gastronomy tube feeds
Seizure management
Clean intermittent cauterization
Oral suctioning
Pre set oxygen administration
Public health care nurse (direct care)
Health care nurse provides direct health care procedures at school
(Examples)
Ventilator care
Tracheostomy
Total parenteral nutrition
Complex neurological or metabolic treatments
Ritalin
An ADHD medication that primarily blocks the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine
It does not cure ADHD but aims to improve functioning by reducing core ADHD symptoms
Side effects- appetite suppression and insomnia, can bring or worsen tics
Seizures-who has them?
Occurs in the developmentally handicapped population and in the autism population
Medication for severe ASD
Can help with certain problem behaviours
Reduce hyperactivity, irritability and improve attention
They don’t help Evry child with ASD
Also not every problem behaviours can be treated with medication
(RITALIN)
What is anaphylaxis and what are features
A sudden severe allergic reaction, which can be fatal requiring immediate medical emergency measures taken
Itchy skin
Red skin rash
Swollen lips hand and feet
Wheezing
Lightheaded or faint
Collapse or unconsciousness
Swelling of mouth through tongue
What is comorbidity and what are the features
Regrets to one or more disorders or conditions that occur along with another condition in the same person at the same time
High levels or comorbidity occur between ADHD and several disorders including mood and anxiety disorders and conduct disorder
Congenital disorders main features
Condition present from birth
Can be inherited or caused by environmental factors
May Impact a child’s health and development can vary from mild to severe
May experience a disability or health problems throughout life
