TA4 Flashcards
What are symptoms of Mumps?
• headache, joint pain, high temperature
• glands under ear swell up-> difficult to chew or swallow
What are the treatments for mumps ?
• 2 week rest at home
• paracetamol
• press warm wet sponge on swollen neck
• plenty of fluid-> prevent dehydration
What are symptoms of measles?
• flu like symptoms
• sore red eye
• small greyish white spots inside mouth
• red rash-> starts behind ears
What are treatments for measles ?
• few days rests
• paracetamol
• clean eyes with damp cotton wool & keep room dark
• plenty of fluid
What are symptoms of Meningitis?
• high temperature, headache, sick, drowsy
• stiff neck
• rash
• sensitive to bright light
• possible seizures
• child might be limp or refuse to feed
What are treatments of Meningitis?
• phone ambulance
• antibiotics & fluid given at hospital
• oxygen mask applied
• pain killers once back at home
What are symptoms of Tonsillitis?
• high temperature, headache, sick, tired
• sore throat, cough
• neck gland can swell
• may have white spots at back of throat
What are treatments of Tonsillitis?
• few days rests
• cool liquids or ice lolly
• paracetamol
What are symptoms of Chickenpox?
• high temperature, pain in limbs, unwell
• red itchy spots
What are treatments of Chickenpox?
• few days rests
• paracetamol
• bathe child in cool water & dress in loose clothes
• cut child’s nails short to prevent from scratching
What are symptoms of Common cold ?
• sore throat, blocked runny nose, sneezing, coughing
• high temperature, headaches, muscles aches
What are treatments of Common cold ?
• few days rests
• paracetamol
• plenty if liquids
What are symptoms of Gastroenteritis?
• sudden watery diarrhoea
• upset stomach, sick, vomiting
• mild fever
• aches & pains
What are treatments of Gastroenteritis?
• few days rests-> plenty of rest
• plenty of fluid
• consult pharmacist for medication
When to seek emergency medical help ?
• breathing difficulties, choking, turning blue
• unresponsive or limp
• seizure/ fit
• has high fever
How to meet physical needs of an ill child ?
• food
• rest / sleep
• temperature & sleep
• supervision
• fluid for hydration
• medication
• sensitivity to light
How to meet intellectual needs of an ill child ?
• target various skills
• prevents boredom
• contact school
• language exposure
• suitable activities
How to meet social needs of an ill child ?
• support from friends and family
• social activities
• manners & behaviors
How to meet emotional needs of an ill child ?
• be honest
• provide comforters
• quality time & attention
• skin to skin contact
Why are children more likely to cause harm ?
• unaware of hazards
• short-> may not notice the hazards or may not be noticed by others
• muscle coordination is still developing -> clumsy
• lack of supervision
How to prevent hazards in a Kitchen ?
• supervise child
• cooker guard
• turn pan handles inwards
• cordless kettles
• keep sharps away
• store chemicals in locks cupboard
• clear up spillages
How to prevent hazards in a bathroom ?
• lower temperature of boiler
• supervise child in bath
• keeps chemical locked away
• clean spillages
• personal hygiene
How to prevent hazards in stairs ?
• stair gates
• teacher how to climb stairs
• install child height hand rails
• make sure stairs are well fit
• cover stairs with carpet
How to prevent hazards outdoors ?
• clear up animal poo
• remove weeds & mushrooms
• be mindful of insects
• repair broken gates
• keep garden equipment stored away
• inspect okay equipment
What is the BSI label ?
• British Standards Institution kite mark
• shows product meets relevant & appropriate British standards for quality, safety
• bike helmets, baby car seats, bottle sterilisers
What is the Lion mark label ?
• denotes safety, quality, educational value of a toy
• soft toys , board games
What is the Age warning label ?
• warns adults that items aren’t suitable for child under 3 yrs
• teddy bears, board games, LEGO bricks
What is the CE label ?
• used on product that are for sale in EU
• must meet requires safety standards
• Teddy bears, feeding bottles, stair gates
What is the flammability label ?
• due to potential risk of fire
• children’s nightwear, mattresses , bedding
