Pediatric Access to Health Care
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What is the definition of health?

  • Health is the ability to obtain needed health services.
  • Health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. (correct)
  • Health is the absence of disease or infirmity.
  • Health is the restoration of well-being.
  • What is the primary intent of the health system?

  • To prevent childhood illnesses.
  • To reduce mortality of newborns and children.
  • To provide affordable health services.
  • To promote, restore, or maintain health. (correct)
  • According to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, what is the obligation of the states parties?

  • To provide medical care to every child.
  • To recognize the child's right to enjoy the highest possible level of health. (correct)
  • To deny children access to health services.
  • To suppress diseases and malnutrition.
  • Which of the following clinical findings may be exhibited by a compromised newborn during cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the initial steps in resuscitation of a newborn?

    <p>Providing warmth and stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended positioning of the newborn's head during resuscitation?

    <p>Slightly extended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the approach to a child with respiratory distress?

    <p>Administer antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a child with acute gastroenteritis and dehydration be referred?

    <p>Good general condition of the child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs and symptoms of a child in shock?

    <p>Warm, flushed skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial management for a child with suspected anaphylaxis?

    <p>Administer adrenaline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Health

    • Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

    Intent of the Health System

    • The primary intent of the health system is to enhance health outcomes by providing access to quality healthcare services and promoting the well-being of the population.

    Obligation of States Parties under UN Convention

    • States Parties are obligated to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of children, ensuring that all children have access to health services and support.

    Clinical Findings in Compromised Newborns

    • Compromised newborns during cardiopulmonary resuscitation may exhibit irregular breathing, bradycardia, weak or absent pulse, skin pallor, and altered consciousness.

    Initial Steps in Newborn Resuscitation

    • Initiate resuscitation by providing warmth, assessing the airway, ensuring adequate breathing, and performing effective chest compressions if necessary.
    • During resuscitation, the newborn's head should be positioned in a neutral position to maintain an open airway.

    Component Exclusion in Respiratory Distress

    • The approach to a child with respiratory distress does not include immediate antibiotic administration unless there is a suspicion of bacterial infection.

    Referral for Acute Gastroenteritis and Dehydration

    • A child with acute gastroenteritis and dehydration should be referred for further care if they show signs of severe dehydration, persistent vomiting, or altered mental status.

    Signs and Symptoms of Shock in Children

    • Signs and symptoms of shock in a child can include rapid heart rate, weak pulse, pale or mottled skin, decreased urine output, lethargy, and altered mental status.

    Initial Management for Suspected Anaphylaxis

    • The initial management for a child suspected of anaphylaxis includes administering intramuscular epinephrine, ensuring airway patency, and monitoring vital signs closely.

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