Health Promotion for Infants Quiz

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What does Family-Centred Care recognize?

The school as the constant in a child's life

The hospital as the constant in a child's life

The family as the constant in a child's life (correct)

The government as the constant in a child's life

What are the key elements of Family-Centred Care?

Facilitating family/professional collaboration at all levels (correct)

Exchanging incomplete information between families and professionals

Ignoring cultural diversity and individuality

Promoting individualism over family relationships

Which factor is NOT considered in Family-Centred Care?

Economic status

Cultural diversity

Educational level

Political affiliation (correct)

What are the core principles of Family-Centered Care?

Information Sharing, Respect and Honoring Differences, Care in Context of Family and Community Signup and view all the answers

What is one aim of Family-Centred Care?

To enhance the family's strengths and competence Signup and view all the answers

What is a key outcome of Family-Centered Care?

Build on child and family strengths Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is incorporated into policy and practice by Family-Centred Care?

Recognizing and honoring cultural diversity Signup and view all the answers

Which role does the Nursing Assistant play in promoting health?

Listening to the child's feelings and encouraging questions Signup and view all the answers

What is a task typically performed by a Nursing Assistant in the context of infant care?

Vital signs monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What type of collaboration does Family-Centred Care aim to facilitate?

Collaboration at all levels of care Signup and view all the answers

Which activity falls under the responsibility of a Nursing Assistant regarding documentation?

Documentation and reporting Signup and view all the answers

What does Health Promotion involve?

"the development of behaviors that improve bodily functioning and enhance an individual's ability to adapt to a changing environment" Signup and view all the answers

What is a component of Health Promotion and Maintenance for the Infant?

Supporting positive parenting behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a focus of Well-Baby Visits?

Teaching accident prevention Signup and view all the answers

What is a common topic for family teaching regarding infant care?

Bathing the infant Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of booster vaccinations for the Preschooler?

To guard against disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a key topic for teaching safety in Preschoolers?

Fire drills Signup and view all the answers

What is a common focus of health education for School-Age Children?

Basic hygiene practices Signup and view all the answers

What is a component of routine checkups for Adolescents?

Pelvic examination for all adolescents Signup and view all the answers

What is a common topic for health education for Adolescents?

Sexual responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What is a key mental health issue of Adolescents?

Conduct disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is a focus of Health Promotion and Maintenance for the Toddler?

Support positive parenting behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Involves actions to reduce or eliminate exposure to risks that might increase the chances of disease, disability, or premature death

Components of Health Promotion and Maintenance of the Infant

Routine checkups
Immunizations
Family teaching
Education about accident prevention

Well-Baby Visits

Occur at 2 weeks, and at 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months
Collect data regarding:
- Growth and development (weight, height, head circumference)
- Nutrition and sleep
- Caregiver–infant relationship
- Potential problems
Immunizations are given to guard against disease
Family teaching is provided

Topics for Family Teaching Regarding Infant Care

Bathing the infant
Caring for the diaper area
Dressing the infant
Promoting sleep
Dental care
Accident prevention

Health Promotion and Maintenance for the Toddler

Routine checkups
Encourage checkups to protect the toddler's health and ensure continuing growth and development
Family teaching
Support positive parenting behaviors
Reinforce the toddler's achievements
Accident prevention
Promote a stimulating environment that is safe from accidents and infection

Assessment Included in Routine Checkups for Toddlers

Growth and development
Oral hygiene
Toilet training
Daily health care
Caregiver–toddler relationship
Parenting skills

Topics for Teaching for the Caregivers of a Toddler

Bathing
Dressing
Dental care
Toilet training
Sleep
Accident prevention

Health Promotion and Maintenance for the Preschooler

Booster vaccinations
Annual health examination
Monitors the child's growth and development
Screens for health problems

Topics for Family Teaching

Bathing
Dental care
Dressing
Toileting
Sleep needs
Accident prevention
Infection prevention

Topics of Teaching to Prevent Accidents in Preschoolers

Seat belt use
Wearing bicycle safety helmets
Practicing street safety
Stranger danger
Fire drills
Swimming safety

Topics of Teaching to Prevent Infections in Preschoolers

Covering mouth when coughing or sneezing
Disposing of tissues properly
Correctly wiping after bowel movements
Good handwashing
Not sharing cups, utensils, food, or toothbrushes

Health Promotion and Maintenance for the School-Age Child

Routine health care
Health education including:
- Health habits
- Safety
- Sex education
- Substance abuse

Routine Checkups for the School-Age Child

Physical examination every year
Visit to the dentist at least twice a year
Booster of tetanus–diphtheria vaccine every 10 years throughout life
Examination for signs of scoliosis
Vision and hearing screening performed annually or biannually

Topics for Health Teaching for the School-Age Child

Basic hygiene
Sexual functioning
Substance abuse
Accident prevention

Topics of Sex Education for School-Age Children

Sexuality
Reproduction
Positive attitudes regarding sexuality

Topics for Teaching Safety in the School-Age Child

Understanding the function of traffic lights
Knowing full name, caregivers' names, and home address and telephone number
Calling for emergency help in the community
Meeting police officers and understanding that an officer's duty is to help children

Routine Checkups for the Adolescent

Immunizations are completed
Height, weight, and blood pressure are measured and recorded
Vision and hearing screenings are done
Adolescents to the age of 16 years are screened for scoliosis

Routine Checkups for the Adolescent (cont.)

Thyroid enlargement is checked through age 14 years
Sexually active girls have a pelvic examination, screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and a Pap test
Urinalysis is performed on all female adolescents

Health Education Topics for the Adolescent

Sexuality
Sexual responsibility
STDs
Contraception
Substance abuse
Mental health issues and concerns

Mental Health Issues of the Adolescent

Depression
Suicide
Conduct disorders
Academic and social pressures
Family stress

Family-Centered Care

Recognizes the family as the constant in a child's life
Systems and personal develop partnerships that support, respect, encourage, and enhance the family's strengths and competence

Family-Centered Care - Key Elements

Incorporating into policy and practice the recognition that the family is the constant in a child's life, while the service systems and support personnel within those systems fluctuate
Facilitating family/professional collaboration at all levels of hospital, home, and community care
Exchanging complete and unbiased information between families and professionals in a supportive manner at all times
Incorporating into policy and practice the recognition and honoring of cultural diversity, strengths, and individuality within and across all families

Role of the Nursing Assistant

Admission
Empathy makes the admission procedure positive to all
Supporting the child and family within scope of practice
Quickly recognizing the development of complications so that interventions can be initiated immediately
Teaching the child and family skills needed to care for themselves or their children within scope of practice
Listening to the child's feelings and encouraging questions
Be available for questions or if question is beyond scope of practice direct parent/child to appropriate source for information
Vital signs
Hygiene care – mouthcare, bathing, toileting
Feeding
Documentation and Reporting

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Test your knowledge on health promotion and maintenance for infants, including routine checkups, immunizations, family teaching, and accident prevention. Learn about well-baby visits and the data collected during these visits.