Week 3 PowerPoint Flashcards
what is the largest surface area on younger children
head
when a child is cold
put a hat on them
how do we talk to preschoolers
clear and concise, no metaphors
who do we listen more than talk
adol and school age
how do we know if a child is not feeling well
uninterested
how do we asses nutritional status
ask parents
why do we need to ask about herbs and at home meds
can interact with meds given at the hospital
young children assessment sequence
foot to head
older children assessment sequence
head to toe
when do we do procedures and activities that make the baby cry
at the end
for the toddlers what should we do for the assessment
- think eriksons
give them as much autonomy
what are the key factors for adolescent
education
enviornmentt
safety
hypotension formula
70 + (2x age)
where do we watch for respirations on a younger child
abdomen
when can a child do a oral temp
> 4
measure head circumference until
2 years old
how do we measure height for someone younger than 2 years
laying down
95% <
overweight
85% <
risk for overweight
5% >
underweight
height on a toddler or preschool
feet touching
butt touching
shoulder touching