5 Questions
What is recommended to have available for children during a pediatric physical examination?
Toys, dolls, and games
When should privacy be provided during a pediatric physical examination?
Especially for school-age children and adolescents
Which equipment is not listed as part of the physical examination for a high-risk neonate?
Blood pressure cuff
What should be observed to signal a child's readiness to cooperate during a physical examination?
Eye contact and accepting offered equipment
What technique is recommended if a child refuses to cooperate during a physical examination?
"Try to involve the child and parent in the process"
Study Notes
Physical Examination
- Physical examination is a part of both well-child and ill-child assessments, providing objective and subjective information about the child's health status.
- It helps healthcare providers determine the child's health status and identify their needs for nursing care.
SOAP Acronym
- SOAP stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan.
Purpose of Physical Examination
- To obtain valid information about the pediatric patient's health.
- To identify, analyze, and synthesize accumulated information into a comprehensive assessment.
- To aid in determining the correct diagnosis and devising the treatment plan.
Schedule of Follow-up for High-Risk Neonates
- Infants should be followed up:
- Every month during the first year of life.
- Every 3 months during the 2nd and 3rd years.
- Every 6 months during the 4th and 5th years.
Test your knowledge of high-risk neonate physical examination with this quiz. Learn about the importance of the physical examination in assessing the health status of both well and ill children, and its role in determining the needs for nursing care.
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