C HAPTER 5: D EVELOPMENTAL I NFLUENCES ON C HILD H EALTH P ROMOTION Laura Salisbury RN, MSN/Ed

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CHAPTER 5: DEVELOPMENTAL INFLUENCES ON CHILD HEALTH PROMOTION

Laura Salisbury RN, MSN/Ed.

THE DEVELOPMENTAL AGE PERIODS

PrenatalGerminal, Embryonic, Fetal

InfancyNeonatal, Infancy

Early ChildhoodToddler, Preschool

Middle Childhood School-age

Later childhoodPrepubertal, Adolescence

PATTERNS OF GROWTH AND DEVLEOPMENT

DirectionalCephalocaudalProximodistal

DifferentiationSequential trendsDevelopmental paceSensitive periodsIndividual differences

BIOLOGICAL GROWTH AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Skeletal proportion Changes

Changes in Weight

Changes in Height

CHANGES IN WEIGHT

Doubles from birth to 6 months

Triples by end of first year

Quadruples by 2.5 years

2-3 kg growth per year preschool/school

age

Growth spurt starts 10-14 years (females)

11-16 years (males)

CHANGES IN HEIGHT

Changes in HeightLength increase by 50% by 1st birthdayLength doubles by age fourHeight at age 2 approximately 50% of average adult height

Skeletal age: how is it determined? Hand and wrist x-rays

Why do adolescents get more fractures than ligamentous ruptures?

ERICKSONS PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY

Trust vs. mistrustAutonomy vs. shame and doubtInitiative vs. guiltIndustry vs. inferiorityIdentity vs. role confusion

PIAGET COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY

SensorimotorPreoperational

Egocentric thinkingIntuitive reasoningTransductive reasoning

Concrete operationsConservationInductive reasoning

Formal operations

DEVELOPMENT OF SELF CONCEPT

Body Image

Self Esteem

TYPES OF PLAY

Social-affectiveSense-pleasureSkill playUnoccupied behaviorDramatic/pretend playGames

ImitativeFormalCompetitive

SOCIAL CHARACTER OF PLAY

Onlooker playSolitary playParallel playAssociative playCooperative play

FUNCTIONS OF PLAY

DevelopmentSocializationCreativitySelf-awarenessTherapeutic

CHOOSING TOYS

Toy safety: pg 87SelectionSupervisionMaintenanceStorage

FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DEVELOPMENT

HeredityNeuro-endocrineNutrition

Single most important influence on growthInterpersonal relationships

Emotional deprivationSocioeconomic levelDiseaseEnvironmental hazards

FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DEVELOPMENT

Stress in childhoodMass media influence

ReadingMoviesTelevision

Read “Family-Centered Care” Video gamesInternet

DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGDDST

Denver Developmental Screening Tool

CHAPTER 6: COMMUNICATION AND PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE CHILD

Laura Salisbury RN, MSN/Ed.

COMMUNICATION AND PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE CHILD

Establish a settingPrivacy and confidentiality

When is confidentiality limited?IntroductionsJust the child vs. child and parent

(Legal issues in telephone triage)

INTERVIEWING THE PARENTEncouragementDirectionCultural variablesUsing silenceEmpathy versus sympathy“Anticipatory guidance”What are blocks to communication

(Table 6-2)Use of interpreter (box on page 102)

Avoid using the child as interpreter!!!

COMMUNICATION WITH THE CHILD

InfancyNonverbal behaviors

Early childhoodRemember that they take things literallyThey may assign human attributes to inanimate

objectsSchool-age

Concerned with body integrityAdolescence

Establish trustDemonstrate positive communication to child and

parentCreative Communication (use of play)

HEALTH HISTORY

Chief complaintHistory of present illnessPast history

Birth history, Dietary history, Previous illness/surgeryAllergies, Medications, ImmunizationsGrowth and development milestones, Habits

Sexual historyFamily medical history

GeographyFamily structurePsychosocial historyReview of systems

CLINICAL EXAM

Head to toe sequencePreparing the childSee guidelines, p. 119See table 6-2, p. 120

GROWTH MEASUREMENTS

When are growth charts different?Length vs. heightSkin-fold thickness: to measure fat

percentage

PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS

TemperatureWhich way? Box 6-11 p. 125

PulseApical or radial?

RespirationBlood pressure

Annually starting age 3How to measure cuff appropriately, p. 130

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENTGeneral appearance

PostureBehavior

SkinAccessory structures:

hair, scalp, nailsLymph nodesHead and neck

Head lag: after 6 months=worrisome symptom

Head control in infant/toddlersPain on neck flexion=worrisome symptom

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT Eyes

PERRLAVisual acuity

Use Snellen letter chart Ears

Must restrain child when using otoscope on infant/toddler

Positioning: see figure 6-23 p. 140 Nose Mouth and throat

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENTChest

Normal breath sounds: p. 145Facilitating auscultation/deep breaths: p.

145Heart

Capillary refill time: how to assess?Heart murmurs: Innocent,

functional, organicAbdomen

Umbilical herniaInguinal herniaFemoral hernia

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENTGenitaliaAnusBack and extremities

JointsNeurologic assessment

Cerebellar function: Romberg test

ReflexesCranial nerves

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