Child Growth & Vision Development
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Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)

  • Conductive hearing loss (correct)
  • Central auditory dysfunction
  • Mixed hearing loss
  • Sensorineural Hearing Loss (correct)
  • A child who is blind from birth has difficulty relating to the environment and may have difficulty meeting growth and development milestones.

    True (A)

    You are the emergency department nurse admitting a 6-year-old male client who has come in by ambulance from his school. The paramedics inform you that the child has been having repeated seizures for approximately 35 minutes. What drug would you expect the health care provider to order?

  • IV Morphine
  • IV Dilantin
  • IV Diazepam (correct)
  • IV Solumedrol
  • Moderate technology has greatly improved the life of a child with cerebral palsy.

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    Which age group is most likely to receive a head injury from child abuse?

    <p>Toddlers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of seizures with their descriptions:

    <p>Febrile Seizures = Seizures that occur in children during a fever Absence Seizures = Brief periods of loss of consciousness, often characterized by a blank stare Tonic-Clonic Seizures = Characterized by stiffening of the body followed by rhythmic jerking movements Myoclonic Seizures = Sudden brief muscle contractions, often involving the limbs or face Atonic Seizures = Sudden loss of muscle tone, causing the person to collapse or drop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major nursing interventions with a child who has had a tonsillectomy?

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    In the newborn, meconium ileus is the earliest sign/symptom of cystic fibrosis. Meconium ileus is treated with gently administered hyperosmolar enemas.

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    What disease is a sex-linked recessive trait caused by a deficiency of factor IX?

    <p>Hemophilia B (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Newborn Vision

    Newborns have 20/200 to 20/400 vision acuity and see blurry.

    Depth Perception Development

    Depth perception develops around 7 months as infants move objects between hands.

    Myopia

    A vision impairment where one can see near but not far; typically corrected with glasses.

    Hyperopia

    Vision impairment where one can see far but struggles with near objects; correctable with glasses.

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    Astigmatism

    An eye condition that causes blurred or distorted vision at every distance; can be corrected with glasses.

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    Strabismus

    A condition where eyes do not properly align; can be treated by patching the stronger eye or surgery.

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    Febrile Seizures

    Seizures triggered by a rapid rise in temperature, more common during infancy.

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    Seizure Disorders

    Conditions characterized by recurrent seizures, like epilepsy.

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    Status Epilepticus

    A medical emergency where a seizure lasts more than 30 minutes or multiple seizures occur without recovery.

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    Acute Otitis Media

    An ear infection often caused by bacteria, showing symptoms like irritability and ear tugging.

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    Cerebral Palsy

    A group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone due to brain damage, often appearing in infancy.

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    Intellectual Disability

    Significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, often classified before age 18.

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    Reye Syndrome

    Condition damaging the liver and brain, often following viral infections and aspirin use in children.

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    Hemophilia

    A genetic disorder where blood doesn’t clot properly, leading to prolonged bleeding.

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    Kawasaki Disease

    An illness causing inflammation of blood vessels, risk of aneurysm; common in children under 5.

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    Sickle Cell Disease

    Genetic condition causing abnormally shaped red blood cells, leading to painful crises and anemia.

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    Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

    A common type of pediatric cancer characterized by the rapid increase of immature white blood cells.

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    Immunizations Schedule

    A set schedule of vaccinations given to protect against certain diseases from birth to 18 years.

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    Tonsillitis Symptoms

    Inflammation of the tonsils characterized by sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing.

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    Hearing Loss Types

    Includes conductive (reversible) and sensorineural (irreversible) hearing loss.

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    Conjunctivitis Treatment

    Treatment for pink eye involving antibiotics for bacterial infections and cold compress for allergies.

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    Pneumonia Symptoms

    Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, caused by infections or viruses.

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    Cystic Fibrosis

    A hereditary condition affecting lungs and digestive system, causing thick mucus production.

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    Asthma Attack Triggers

    Common triggers include allergens, stress, and exercise leading to breathing difficulties.

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    Seizure Precautions

    Safety measures for patients during seizures, like ensuring airway security and injury prevention.

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    Nursing for Tonsillectomy

    Post-operative care includes monitoring for bleeding and instructing on care and diet adjustments.

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    Cardiac Tamponade Symptoms

    Fluid buildup around the heart causing pressure, leading to muffled heart sounds and hypertension.

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    Study Notes

    Growth & Development

    • Infants start with immature nervous systems, evident in their leg movements.
    • Gross and fine motor skills develop as the child grows.
    • Communication skills improve over time.

    Vision

    • Newborn vision is blurry, with acuity at 20/200 or 20/400.
    • Two months old, infants can track moving objects.
    • Seven months old, infants demonstrate depth perception.
    • By 5-6 years old, vision usually reaches 20/20.
    • Myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness) require corrective lenses.
    • Astigmatism causes blurry or distorted vision at any distance.
    • Strabismus, or crossed eyes, need treatment including patching or surgery.
    • Corrected vision might still mean legally blind/partial sight.
    • Children rely on other senses to navigate in these conditions.

    Vision (Continued)

    • Conjunctivitis (pink eye) can be bacterial or viral.
    • Bacterial pink eye has yellow/green discharge and itching in one eye that can spread.
    • Viral pink eye has clear or white discharge and itching in one eye. An allergic reaction can cause both eyes to itch, have discharge and be watery.
    • A foreign object in the eye can cause the eye to be red, watery, and irritated.
    • Bacterial infection is a stye.
    • Treatment includes antibiotics and warm compresses.

    Hearing

    • Hearing is usually intact at birth.
    • Hearing tests are conducted after birth.
    • Conductive hearing loss is often reversible, due to blockages such as earwax or fluid.
    • Sensorineural hearing loss is not reversible.
    • Causes or medications can damage hearing.
    • Acute otitis media (ear infection) causes irritability, fever, decrease in appetite.
    • Children might shake their head or pull at their ears.
    • Signs include pain when laying down due to fluid buildup.
    • Diagnosis involves checking the eardrum appearance.
    • Treatment involves antibiotics and monitoring for complications.

    Reye's Syndrome

    • Often appears after a viral infection, potentially following an aspirin ingestion.
    • Involves damage to the brain and liver.
    • Characterized by severe vomiting, irritability, and confusion.
    • Requires supportive care in a hospital intensive-care unit, often monitoring intracranial pressure.
    • Avoid administering aspirin to children under age 19, especially during or following a viral infection.

    Seizures

    • Seizures are abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to involuntary movements and other symptoms.
    • Acute febrile seizures occur with fever and can be seen in children aged 6 months to 3 years old
    • Seizure disorders involve repeated seizures, and can be categorized as focal onset or generalized.
    • Partial seizures affect one side of the brain, and a person may experience muscle jerking, eye blinking, or lip smacking. The person does not typically lose consciousness.
    • Generalized seizures affect both sides of the brain simultaneously. The person usually loses consciousness.
    • Seizure types & characteristics including those related to known symptoms like, absence, atonic, & myoclonic are discussed.
    • Acute seizures and seizure disorders like epilepsy are also discussed.

    Nursing Care (Seizures)

    • Ensure a safe environment during seizures.
    • Monitor vital signs.
    • Watch and monitor the seizures.
    • Administer medications (as directed) to control seizures.
    • Provide patient & family education before and after seizure to prevent harm.

    Other Diseases

    • Information on cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and various types of infections, including meningitis, is also present. Information is not comprehensive, but important areas are included.
    • Information regarding symptoms, diagnosis, complications, nursing considerations, and treatment options are also provided for each disease
    • Specific details on conjunctivitis, hearing loss, eye conditions (strabismus, myopia etc) are included.

    Common Questions

    • Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) relating to various medical conditions discussed in the notes are included.

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    This quiz explores the aspects of child development focusing on growth milestones, motor skills, and vision evolution from infancy to early childhood. Discover how vision acuity progresses and the common eye conditions affecting children. Test your knowledge about how infants perceive their environment and the changes in vision through early years.

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