Peds and Geriatric Flashcards
1
Q
Collecting objective and subjective data in peds
A
make it fun, age-appropriate language, and involve parents
2
Q
interviewing peds
A
introduce to parents, encourage/build relationships. take note of the child’s behavior, developmental considerations
3
Q
Be aware of growth and development
A
growth patterns/motor development, psychosocial development, psychosexual development, lifestyle/health practices
4
Q
How you interpret a physical assessment depends on
A
which type of patient
5
Q
Things to think about in geriatric health assessment
A
loss of physiologic reserve (less endurance), atypical illness presentation (ex: different symptoms)
