week 1 Peds

Question 1

what are the three most common reasons for a child aged 5-7 to be hospitalised

Answer 1

mental health conditions, appendix issues, mood disorders

otherwise chronic illnesses

Question 2

what are the three most common reasons for a 0-4 year old to be hospitalised

Answer 2

neonatal jaundice, acute lower respiratory infection, disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight

(reasons are usually respiratory otherwise)

Question 3

what are the 4 things children have increased risks for

Answer 3

dehydraiton
infection
sensitivity to medications
thermo-regulation issues

Question 4

how long should you visualise infant respirations for

Answer 4

one full minute

Question 5

how should you assess HR on a patient under 2 years of age

Answer 5

apical pulse

Question 6

how should you assess HR on a patient over 2 years of age

Answer 6

radial

Question 7

how should you assess temperature for a child under 2 years of age

Answer 7

axially