pediatrics

Question 1

Age appropriate developmental achievement of the child

Answer 1

• physical (maturation, growth, puberty)
• motor (gross and fine motor skills)
• cognitive (developmental milestones, language, school performance)
• emotional (self-efficacy, self-esteem, independence, morality)
• social (social competence, self responsibility, integration with family and community)

Question 2

Health Supervision

Answer 2

• Periodic assessment of medical and oral health

- children with special health needs often require more frequent health supervision visits

Question 3

Integration of physical examination

findings with healthy lifestyle

Answer 3

• providing advise about expected maturational changes
• how health behaviors can affect physical findings
• demonstrate the relationship between healthy lifestyle and physical health

Question 4

Immunizations

Answer 4

Changes yearly, see CDC or AAP for additional information

Question 5

Screening procedures

Answer 5

• Growth parameters
• developmental screening
• b/p screening after age 3
• BMI screening after age 2
• vision and hearing at key stages in age
• high risk groups; lead, tuberculosis, anemia, dyslipidemia, UTI, STI

Question 6

Anticipatory Guidance

Answer 6

• Guidance of parents on broad range of topics from medical to developmental, social and emotional health
• healthy habits, nutrition, health eating
• safety and prevention(car seats helmets, seat belts)
• physical activity
• sexual development and sexuality
• family relationships
• self-responsibility
• emotional/mental health
• oral health
• screen time
• recognizing when illness present
• school
• peer relationships

Question 7

Partnership between healthcare provider and child, adolescent, and family

Answer 7

Everyone works together to provide the best outcome