Peds Head to Toe Exam Flashcards
Shortly after delivery newborns are routinely given:
- Erythromycin ointment in eyes to prevent infection
- Vitamin K injection to prevent bleeding
- Full bath
Prior to discharge newborns receive
First hepatitis B immunization
Hearing screen
____ in a Neonate is an emergency!!
Fever - Rectal over 100.4
Common issues at one month check: (3)
- Constipation (perceived)
- Colic (peaks at 1-2 months)
- Congestion
Important topics for first week (2-5 days) newborn visit: (4)
- Sleep on Back
- Vit D supplement for breast fed babies
- no honey for first year of life
- set water heater to 120 deg F
For an infant exam you must be ____ with the ____ and begin with the _____ exam first.
- Flexible
- Sequence
- Hear and Lung
Important topics for the 4 month visit: (3)
- Starting Solids
- Sleep
- Safety = infants can drown in 1 inch of water
Before 9 mo the exam can be done on the ____. After this ______ sets in and the exam can be done on the ______.
- Exam table
- Stranger Danger
- Parent’s Lap
Considerations for a Toddler’s Exam: (4)
- perform on parent’s lap
- allow child to interact with equipment
- use equipment on parent or toy first
- flexible sequence (save less tolerated potions for last)
Number for Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Topics for 18 month exam: (4)
- Toilet Training
- Temper Tantrums
- Anxiety
- Consistent Discipline
General Considerations for School Aged Child Exam:(3)
- Respect child’s modesty
- Describe what you are doing step by step
- be flexible with sequence
Topics for 10 year old Exam: (5)
- Booster seat recommended until 4’9’’
- 60 min of physical activity/day
- bike & skateboard safety
- sunscreen
- guns
Topics for 11-14 year old exam: (8)
“HEEADSSS”
- Home
- Education
- Eating
- Activity
- Drugs
- Safety
- Sex
- Suicide
Recommended Immunizations for Children: (5)
- RV
(rotavirus) - DTaP
(diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis) - Hib
(Haemophilus Influenzae Type b) - PCV (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine)
- IPV
(polio)
The Anterior Fontanel is ____ and closes ____.
- Larger and closes later (12 - 18 mo)
The Posterior Fontanel is ____ and closes _____.
- Smaller and closes early (1-2 mo)
Both the anterior and posterior fontanels should be ____ and ____.
Soft and Flat (AFS/F)
Define: Caput succedaneum
Swelling of a newborn’s scalp appearing as a lump or bump after delivery
Caput succedaneum _____ _____ _____.
Crosses Suture Lines
Define: Cephalohematoma
is a hemorrhage of blood between the skull and the periosteum of a newborn baby
Cephalohematoma does ___ _____ _____ _____.
does not cross suture lines
Bulging of the fontanel indicates _____.
Increased intracranial pressure
Define: Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Baby dandruff
- also known as cradle cap