Test 1- section 1 Flashcards
when are life long eating habits established
by age 3
what is the single most common chronic disease
dental caries
what is the most common cause of death a disability
childhood injuries
death in the first year of life
infant mortality
death occurring in first 28 days of life
neonatal mortality
death occurring after 28 days to 11 months
postneonatal mortality
may denote acute illness, chronic disease, or disability
morbidity
most common cause of childhood morbidity
respiratory illness
symptoms severe enough to limit activity or require medical attention
acute illness
includes behavior, social and educational problems, psychosocial factors, and mental health issues
new morbidity (pediatric social illness)
patents right to self govern
autonomy
the obligation to minimize or prevent harm
nonmaleficence
the obligation to promote the patient well being
beneficence
the concept of fairness
justice
purposeful, goal-directed thinking that assists individuals in making judgments based on evidence rather than guesswork
critical thinking