Group B Streptococcus - ANSWER -Screen for this infection at 35-37
weeks.
-Causes preterm rupture of amniotic membranes, preterm labour, fetal
respiratory distress syndrome, fetal septicemia, and meningitis.
-Common bacteria carried in the intestines/ lower genital tract that can
pass from mother to fetus.
-S+S: fever, weak muscle tone, low body temp, difficulty feeding.
Calories recommended for pregnant women: - ANSWER +300 during
pregnancy, and +500 during lactation. Total daily calorie intake for
women is 1800 so +300 during pregnancy is 2100 calories daily.
How much sleep does a toddler need? - ANSWER 12 hours a day, it
does not have to be at once and includes 2 naps/ quiet time during the
day.
Primary prevention strategies for child abuse: - ANSWER
Leading cause of injury/ death in toddlers: - ANSWER 1. Accidents
2. Structural Hazards (climbing onto furniture, out windows, into small
places)
3. Toys (choking)
4. Drowning (patients at age 1-3 are at highest risk)
5. Burns
6. Poisoning
Newborns lose 5-10% of their weight 3-4 days after birth because of: -
ANSWER 1. Withdrawal of hormones from mother.
, 2. Loss of extracellular fluid.
3. Passage of meconium (feces) and urine.
4. Limited food intake.
Red flags in infant development: - ANSWER 1. Unable to sit alone at 9
months
2. Unable to transfer objects from hand to hand by one year
3. Abnormal grasp/ pincer grasp by 15 months
4. Unable to walk alone by 18 months
5. Failure to speak recognizable words by age 2
Leading cause of injury/ death in school-age: - ANSWER 1.
Unintentional injuries (sports injury, car accident)
2. Drowning
3. Burns
4. Firearms
5. Sports & Recreation
6. Bike/ Car accidents
How often/ and how do you know when to feed a newborn? - ANSWER -
Baby sucking on hands
- Lip smacking/ crying
- A baby is fed every 2-3 hours (8-12 a day)
TORCH - ANSWER Group of tests used to screen newborns for :
toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV
Pre-schooler experiencing anxiety will: - ANSWER Wet the bed at night.
What urinary system changes occur during pregnancy? - ANSWER
Decreased bladder capacity, ureters increase in size.
Foods pregnant women should avoid: - ANSWER - Unpasteurized milk
- Deli meat/ hot dogs
- Seafood
- Undercooked meat
Stages of change: - ANSWER Stages of change:
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