well child care

Question 1

timeline of standard well child exam from birth to 5 years

Answer 1

newborn exam (2-4 days) then 2 wks
1,2,4,6 months
9,12,15,18, 24 months
30,36 months
4 ,5 yrs

Question 2

timeline of well child exam from age 5 to 18 (2)

Answer 2

every other year for 7-12 yrs
every yr from 13-18

Question 3

7 basic categories for well child exam

Answer 3

frame visit
ask about parental concerns
digestion/food
sleep
major changes?
safety/anticipatory guidance
adolescent risk assessment

Question 4

when do growth measurements and sensory screenings start?

Question 5

when does developmental & autism screenings start? how baout other developmental assessment?

Answer 5

• developmental– 9 month
• autism– 18 month
• other assessments– new born

Question 6

when do screening for these start?

• Hg, Hct
• urinalysis
• PPD
• blood lead screening

Answer 6

• Hg,hct: 4 months
• urinalysis: ??
• PPD: by 1 month
• lead screening: 6 months

Question 7

What age group

visual/auditory acuity
immunization status
lead screening

Answer 7

toddler/preschooler

Question 8

what age group

visual/auditory acuity
school performance

Answer 8

school age child

Question 9

what age group

tanner staging
scoliosis
risk assessment (HEADSSS)

Answer 9

adolescents

Question 10

what does HEADSSS mean?

Answer 10

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