Psychosocial Issues Flashcards
What % of kids have full bladder and bowel control by 36 months?
75%
What is the preferred way to toilet train?
Positive reinforcement- Praise/rewards (vs. punishment-based which rarely works)
What is primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE)?
Enuresis in a child who has never been dry on consecutive nights for 6 months
After what age can you diagnose primary nocturnal enuresis?
5
What is secondary nocturnal enuresis?
Kids who start bed wetting after being dry for 6 months
What is the initial workup for nocturnal enuresis?
- History
- Physical Exam
- UA
If there is history of primary nocturnal enuresis in one parents, what is the % chance the child will have it?
40%
If there is history of primary nocturnal enuresis in two parents, what is the % chance the child will have it?
70%
What are 4 organic causes of nocturnal enuresis to consider?
- Sickle cell trait
- Urinary tract infection or anomaly
- Diabetes
- Seizure or Sacral defect
What are 4 things to consider for a child with secondary nocturnal enuresis?
- Severe snoring/sleep disruption
- UTI or diabetes
- Constipation
- Stress: Moves, divorce, abuse, ect.
What is the most effective strategy for curing nocturnal enuresis?
Enuresis alarms
*Require intense effort, can take 3-4 months to work
What % of cases of enuresis per year will resolve with no intervention?
15%
Name 3 non-organic causes of enuresis
- Small bladder
- Excessive fluid intake before bed
- Deep sleeping
What are 3 behavioral modifications used to help with nocturnal enuresis?
- Limiting nighttime fluids 2 hours before bedtime
- Limiting dairy products 4 hours before bedtime
- Double voiding prior to going to bed
If you are considering using desmopressin as a treatment option for primary nocturnal enuresis, which form does the FDA advise not to use?
Intranasal form- Risk of severe hyponatremia and seizures
Which form of desmopressin is acceptable to use for primary nocturnal enuresis?
Tablet form
How long is desmopressin given for primary nocturnal enuresis?
6 months, then stop for 2 weeks to see if problem resolved
What is a common problem when using desmopressin for primary nocturnal enuresis?
Relapse after resolution
What is the likely problem for a child with diurnal enuresis after a period of daytime continence?
Behavioral (waiting too long to go to bathroom)
Diurnal enuresis cannot be diagnosed prior to what age?
3
What should you consider for diurnal enuresis besides behavioral?
- UTI
- DM
- DI
- Kidney disease
What lab should you get with diurnal enuresis?
UA
Why do children typically hold stool?
Because it either hurt in the past or they think it will hurt…causes bigger/more painful stools and vicious cycle
What can be used for older kids who withhold stool?
Laxatives
What happens if laxatives are discontinued too soon in kids who were started due to withholding stool?
Recurrence of stool withholding
When is a workup for Hirschsprung’s disease indicated in an older child who withholds stool?
Only if they have had constipation since infancy
Why is chronic constipation sometimes associated with UTIs?
Stasis and urinary retention
What is a child’s response to divorce dependent on?
Developmental stage
What is a child’s response to illness in the family dependent on?
Developmental stage
What are 2 typical responses to divorce and other stressors?
- Somatization
2. Regression of developmental milestones
What has been a result of the increase in joint custody arrangements?
Involvement of divorced fathers in their children’s lives
What is one negative impact of joint custody?
Increased conflict between parents- often has negative effect on children
What are two things which can happen to children of divorce?
- Difficulties with intimate relationships (like marriage) as adults
- Increased conflict in workplace
What is the typical response for a pre-school age child (2-5) to divorce?
Regression of most recently obtained developmental milestones
What is the typical response for an early school age child (6-8) to divorce?
Overt grieving, fear of rejection, guilt, fantasies that parents will get back together
What is the typical response for a late school age child (9-12) to divorce?
Anger at one or both parents, open mourning to the loss of the safety and structure of an intact family
What is the typical response for teenagers to divorce?
Depression and acting out, suicidal thoughts or ideation
*Teens can fake indifference, but true indifference is never correct
75% of kids recover within what timeframe after the immediate adjustment to a significant life stressor (death or divorce)?
2-3 years (unless new stresses keep appearing)
What does a child’s response to a death in the family depend on?
Age of child
Which 2 life stressors have similar impact on a child?
- Death in family
- Divorce
*Both involve loss
What is the typical response of a pre-schooler to death in the family?
- Confuse death with sleep or believe death is temporary
- Blame their thoughts/actions for death as a result of “magical thinking”
- Regression of developmental milestones
- Acting out/tantrums
What is the typical response of a school-age child to death in the family?
- Somatic complaints
- Sleep disturbance
- Decreased school performance
- Morbid fascination with death
- Figure out their own mortality
What is the typical response of a teenage to death in the family?
- Acting out
- “Why not me”
- Challenge mortality/take more risks
True or False: No additional intervention is never the correct choice for a child mourning a death
True- Lack of mourning or appearance of coping well on surface should never be taken at face value
What is a common finding in kids of all ages mourning the loss of a family member?
Loss of appetite
*Overt FTT is not common
True or False: Extracurricular activities like sports and music can help improve school performance
True
*But over-scheduling can have a detrimental effect
What is the goal with sibling rivalry?
Have siblings learn to resolve conflicts on own
*Parents need to step in with physical/verbal abuse, but goal is still to enable them to resolve conflicts on own
What are the 4 stages of grief reaction to a child with a disability?
- Shock/fear
- Denial/disbelief
- Sadness/anger
- Acceptance
What should you encourage for a parent of a child with a new disability?
Encourage contact and promote bonding to help work through fear
*Parents may require time to comprehend situation and mourn loss of “normal” child
What are 4 factors which are protective for siblings of kids with chronic disabilities?
- Larger family size
- Female/older siblings at higher risk for negative outcomes due to parentification
- Financial resources (help buffer negative impact)
- Intact families with harmonious relationships
What is one of the most important interventions to help families cope better when they have a child with disabilities?
Increase home resources
True or False: A mother and father responding differently to a child born with a disability is expected
True- No intervention necessary unless there is clear detriment to child
True or False: Kids who get a liver or kidney transplant typically don’t attain their genetic potential for adult height
True
What is a known problem for adolescents who have received transplant?
Poor compliance
What are 2 important psychosocial consequences that go along with organ transplant?
- Short stature
- Obesity
*Some of this is due to side effects of immunosuppressive medications
True or False: Parents who are health care professionals have to use home equipment cope better than non-health care professionals
False
True or False: Studies show that home monitors tend to increase parental hostility and depression
True
Although they are believed to have a role in apnea management in certain patient populations
What are the 4 categories for child abuse risk factors?
- External factors
- Parenting skills
- Vulnerability of the child
- Psychological factors
What other type of violence often occurs in addition to child abuse?
Domestic violence
True or False: Abuse may occur in foster care
True
Name 4 external factors which may increase the risk for child abuse
- Poor housing
- Multiple young children
- Social isolation
- Family discord