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What is the primary focus of preparation when it comes to hospitalization?
At what stage of life is preparation for hospitalization crucial?
What is the first step in preparing a school-age child for hospitalization?
What is the term for getting a child familiar with the hospital environment?
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Why is preparation for hospitalization important during school age and adolescence?
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What is the goal of preparation for hospitalization during school age and adolescence?
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What should be the primary focus of preparation for hospitalization?
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What is the purpose of orientation to the hospital?
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During which stage of life is preparation for hospitalization most critical?
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What is the first step in preparing a child for hospitalization?
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Study Notes
Control of Body Temperature and Newborn Care
- The initial identification of a newborn should always be done before the mother and newborn are separated.
- The purpose of identification is to ensure accurate identification of the newborn and to provide each newborn with a suitable identity.
Vitamin K Injection
- Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is administered to newborns to prevent bleeding.
- The dose of Vitamin K is 0.5-1mg, which is given within 6 hours of birth.
- The equipment needed for the injection includes a 1ml syringe, 25-gauge 5/8 inch needle, and an ampule of Aqua MEPHYTON or Konakion.
- The injection is given as a preventive measure against bleeding.
Hospitalization
- Hospitalization is the admission of a patient to a hospital for treatment.
- It involves a period of time when the patient is confined to the hospital and receives care as a patient.
- Preparation for hospitalization is essential to reduce fear and anxiety in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Preparation for Hospitalization
- Caregivers should spend a lot of time with infants to prepare them for hospitalization.
- The three main fears that need to be addressed are fear of the unknown, fear of separation, and fear of bodily harm.
- Preparing toddlers and preschoolers involves reducing these fears and making them comfortable with the hospital environment.
Preparation for Hospitalization in Different Age Groups
- For school-age children and adolescents, preparation for hospitalization involves orientation to the hospital environment.
- This helps to reduce anxiety and fear in these age groups.
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This quiz covers the control of body temperature, including the process of eliminating waste and maintaining homeostasis. Test your knowledge on thermoregulation and its importance in the human body.
