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What is pediatrics?
The medical science related to the diagnosis and treatment of childhood illness.
What age is considered a newborn?
< 3 months
What age is considered an infant?
3 months to 1 year
What age is considered a toddler?
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Why is it important to take vitals in pediatrics?
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What is the APGAR test?
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What score on the APGAR is considered good?
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What score on the APGAR is considered adequate?
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What score on the APGAR test is considered bad?
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Where do you take an infant's temperature for an accurate reading?
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How much do you insert the rectal thermometer?
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When can oral temperature begin to be used on a child?
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Would you use a tympanic thermometer if the child is presented with otitis media?
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What is otitis media?
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Would you use a rectal temperature if the child has diarrhea?
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What are the most common pulse sites on an infant?
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What is the normal range for pulse on an infant?
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Study Notes
Pediatrics Overview
- Pediatrics is the medical science focused on diagnosing and treating childhood illnesses.
Age Classifications
- Newborns are defined as children under 3 months of age.
- Infants are classified as children from 3 months to 1 year old.
- Toddlers are defined as children aged 1 to 4 years.
Importance of Vital Signs
- Taking vital signs in pediatrics is essential for monitoring growth and development, as well as identifying potential diseases or disorders.
APGAR Test
- The APGAR test is performed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth, assessing five criteria:
- Appearance (color)
- Pulse
- Grimace (reflex response)
- Activity (muscle tone)
- Respiration
- A score above 7 on the APGAR indicates normal health.
- Scores between 4 and 6 are considered adequate, while scores below 4 are regarded as bad.
Temperature Measurement in Infants
- The most accurate way to measure an infant's temperature is via the rectal method.
- The rectal thermometer should be inserted about 1/2 inch for an accurate reading.
- Oral temperature measurement can be used for children over 5 years of age.
- Tympanic thermometers should not be used if the child has otitis media (an ear infection).
- Rectal temperatures are also not recommended if the child has diarrhea.
Pulse Measurement in Infants
- The most commonly used pulse sites for infants are:
- Apical pulse
- Brachial pulse
- Normal pulse range for infants typically varies, but reference values should be verified for clinical assessments.
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Test your knowledge on pediatrics with these flashcards focused on important definitions and age classifications for children. This quiz covers essential terminologies related to newborns, infants, and toddlers. Perfect for aspiring medical assistants in the pediatric field.
