Emergency Room Visit for Cuts and Bruises
Emergency Room Visit for Cuts and Bruises At some point or another, we’ve all experienced the unfortunate situation of dealing with cuts and bruises, whether it be from falling off our bike or getting into an altercation with our significant other. While we might not think of this as an emergency situation, it’s important to […]
How To Tell If Your Chest Pains Are Serious
How To Tell If Your Chest Pains Are Serious Chest pains are often unpleasant, but they can also be very serious, which is why it’s important to tell the difference between the type of chest pain that needs medical attention and the type that should be ignored. Here are some things to look out for […]
Urgent Care vs Emergency Care – What’s the Difference?
Urgent Care vs Emergency Care – What’s the Difference? If you’re feeling ill or injured, you don’t always have to run to the emergency room. In fact, some non-emergency medical issues can be treated by a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner at an urgent care center instead of an emergency room. Here’s how these two […]
Biological Growth and Physical Development
Biological Growth and Physical Development External proportions Biologic determinants of growth and development Age Group Weight Height Infants Birth to 6 months of age Weekly gain: 140 to 200 g (5 to 7 oz) Birth weight doubles by end of first 4 to 7 months Monthly gain: 2.5 cm (1 inch) 6 to 12 months […]
Pattern of growth and development
Pattern of growth and development Directional Trend Growth and development proceed in regular directions The first pattern is the cephalocaudal, or head-to-tail, direction. The head end of the organism develops first and is large and complex, whereas the lower end is small and simple and takes shape at a later period. Infants achieve control of […]
Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion : Stages of development
Stages of development Prenatal Period- Conception to Birth Germinal: Conception to approximately 2 weeks of age Embryonic: 2 to 8 weeks of age Fetal: 8 to 40 weeks of age (birth) A rapid growth rate and total dependency make this one of the most crucial periods in the developmental process. The relationship between maternal health […]
Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion
Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion Foundations of growth and development Growth Increase in number and size of cells as they divide and synthesize new proteins Development Gradual change and expansion Advancement from lower to more advanced stages of complexity The emerging and expanding of the individual’s capacities through growth, maturation, and learning […]
Positioning for procedures
Positioning for procedures Femoral venipuncture Nurse places the child supine with the legs in a frog position to provide extensive exposure of the groin area. Infant’s legs can be controlled by the nurse’s forearms and hands. Only the side for venipuncture is uncovers so that the practitioner is protected if the child urinates. Apply pressure […]
Controlling elevated temperature
Controlling elevated temperature Set Point: The temperature around which body temperature is regulated by a thermostat-like mechanism in the hypothalamus. Fever (hyperpyrexia): An elevation in set point such that body temperature is regulated at a higher level; may be arbitrarily defined as a temperature above 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees F) Fever management Most effective […]
Procedures related to elimination : Enemas & Ostomies
Procedures related to elimination Enemas Purpose Techniques (age/weight appropriate) If prepared saline is not available, the nurse can make some by adding 1 tsp of table salt to 500 mL (1 pint) of tap water. An enema is an intrusive procedure and thus threatening to preschool children Therefore, a careful explanation is especially important to […]