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Ch 20
Caring for the young
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| conjunctivitis | inflammation of the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inner surface of eyelids |
| conjunctivitis is also referred to as __________________ | pink eye |
| ear infection is also referred to as __________________ | otitis media |
| otitis media | infection of the middle ear caused by either virus or bacteria |
| eustachian tube | tiny drainage pipe in middle ear |
| gastroenteritis | causes vomiting and diarrhea and can lead to dehydration esp in young kids and frailer older adults |
| gastroenteritis is also referred to as _______________ | the stomach flue |
| negative reinforcement | encouraging behaviour by penalizing the person when that behaviour is not demonstrated |
| obesity | excess fat accumulation that puts a persons health at risk |
| positive reinforcement | encouraging a behaviour by rewarding the desired behaviour after it is demonstrated |
| reye's syndrome | rare, potentially fatal disease causing inflammation of the brain which can occur during the recovery stage of flu or chicken pox. seen in kids who take aspirin |
| strep throat | throat infected with streptococci |
| streptococci (singular; streptococcus) | type is bacteria causing strep throat and other medical issues |
| upper respiratory infections (URIs) | medical term for colds and other viral illnesses that affect throat, nose, sinuses |
| when a child cannot have their personal preferences due to safety or health concerns be firm in your no and move on t/f | f; try to give limited choices that are equally acceptable |
| privacy is important to middle age school kids and adolescence t/f | t |
| young children do not understand danger so pay special attention when watching them to ensure safety t/f | t |
| provide ___________ safety for babies, infants and young kids. do not let them out of your __________________ | constant, sight |
| as a support worker you role is to provide a ________, ______, and ______ atmosphere for the family | stable, secure, safe |
| PSW responsibilities when caring for the young may inc: | 1)develop positive relationship with all family members (trusting, friendly, respectful) 2)maintaining existing rules of behaviour 3)maintaining daily routines 4)being alert to situations that create stress or harm |
| it important to treat all children the same t/f | f; check care plan and with supervisor for instructions for each child |
| when communicating with kids , use ________ listening skills, maintaining _______________ contact, and _____________ on what is being said | active, eye, concentrate |
| when communicating with young children watch for _________________ cues | non verbal |
| when communicating with young children use_______________ communication to comfort | non verbal |
| when communicating with young children its important to speak to them like adults to help with speech development t/f | f; speak to them in a manner appropriate for developmental stage they are at |
| when communicating with young children always answer questions honestly, simply and clearly t/f | t |
| when communicating with young children offer ________________ for something well done | praise |
| when communicating with young children give encouragement when a child _________________________ even if progress is small | attempts to improve behaviour |
| when communicating with young children avoid _______ and _______ | dont and no |
| serve meals when kids become hungry and make sure they finish their plates t/f | f; feed on a schedule to prevent crankiness and when a child is full the meal is over, do not force food to be eaten |
| more than ___________ million children live in poverty | 1.2 |
| encourage the family to ________ together as often as possible, as it helps develop positive attitudes about food | eat |
| avoid difficult ____________ or _________________ during meal time | conversations, conflict |
| ____________ must model good table manners and respectful behaviour | adults |
| most children can _____________ their under eating, overeating or weight issues. allow children to develop a god connection with their ____________ gauge | correct, internal eating |
| if a child skips certain foods, eats light or more than is recommended : | 1)check the family's diet, is it influencing the child's choices? 2)allow kids to decide when they are full 3)remind them of next meal/ snack to help them gauge amount to eat |
| provide consistency, nutritious choices and relax to help the child relax around meals and balance t/f | t |
| its normal to have to present a _____ food up to ______ times before a child will be comfortable with it | new, 15 |
| call your _________ if you are concerned about the childs eating habits, a family ________ may be consulted | supervisor, doctor |
| its normal for a child to experience major changes in weight and appetite t/f | f; contact your supervisor |
| contact your supervisor if: | 1)meal times are battlegrounds 2)suspected eating disorder |
| registered dietitian | teach people about nutrition, develop diets to promote health and specialize in counselling to help treat food related problems |
| paediatricians | may have special training and experience in caring for kids with eating issues |
| therapists/ counsellor | can help family cope with power struggles over eating |
| psychiatrists | can provide counselling and meds |
| pediatric gastroenterologists | can rule out or treat conditions of digestive system that could be causing eating disorder |
| pediatric endocrinologists | can rule out or treat hormone related conditions that can lead to weight issues |
| bunk beds can cause injuries like ___________ and ______________ | falls, strangulation |
| in april 2004, health canada acted to ban bay walkers t/f | t |
| it is the PSWs responsibility to protect children from harm t/f | t |
| injuries from falls, accidents, burns, abuse, choking, poisoning and other causes are the ______________cause of death in kids over 1 year and cause of more death and disabilities in kids than any other cause of _____________ combined | leading, disease |
| the majority of kids injured are female t/f | f; male |
| _______ active kids are more at risk for injury | highly |
| _____________ predisposes kids to increased risk taking and self destructive behaviours | stress |
| alcohol and drug use is a risk factor for high incidence of car accidents, drownings, homicides and suicides in children t/f | t |
| a history of injuries means the child has a greater risk of injury again t/f | t |
| ______________, ____________________ and _____________ characteristics are risk factors for childhood injuries | developmental, cognitive, anatomical |
| other factors that are risk factors for childhood injury inc: | 1)poverty 2)family stress 3)substandard alternative childcare 4)young maternal age 5)low maternal education 6)multiple siblings |
| ____________ are the leading cause of childhood injuries | falls |
| children are at an increase risk of injury during times of stress of family routine change t/f | t |
| it is the PSW ________________ to always be aware of possible _______________ and prevent falls, burns, poisoning and suffocation | responsibility, dangers |
| keep _______________ on a baby on a scale, bed, change table or other furniture | one hand |
| do not let children under 4 sleep or play on the top bunk of a bunk bed t/f | f; under age 6 |
| keep children away from _______________ | windows |
| do not let children run with objects in their_______ or ____________ | hands, mouth |
| take measures to prevent __________________ falling on kids | furniture |
| make sure there is nothing in the crib for an baby to _________________ | stand on |
| keep one hand on a baby when you are ____________________ them | changing |
| keep _____________ in locked position and _______________ check on children in ______________ | crib, frequently, cribs |
| use safety ______________ at top and bottom of ___________, make sure kids cant get caught through slats | gates, stairs |
| do not give infants and young kids: | 1)hot dogs 2)raw carrots 3)peanuts 4)popcorn 5)whole grapes 6)raisins 7)hard candy 8)gum |
| grate, mash, blend, chop food into very small pieces before giving it to adolescent kids and always supervise when they are eating t/f | f; do these things for children and infants |
| ____________ prop bottles on rolled towel/ blanket | do not |
| check for __________objects lying around | small |
| do not allow children to blow _____________ or put in mouth, dispose of broken pieces immediately | balloons |
| keep all ___________ and _______________ away from children | plastic bags, wrappings |
| ____________bibs before putting infants in cribs | remove |
| remove or tie up all ______________ on all articles of kids clothing | drawstrings |
| keep _______ for blinds, curtains and drapes out of kids reach. move ________ away from windows | cords, cribs |
| the space between crib and mattress should be no more than 3.5 inches t/f | f; 2.5 inches |
| allow infants to sleep on waterbeds as it is soothing t/f | f; only allow to sleep on firm, hard surface. never waterbeds |
| do not use _______ to position infants or _______ them from rolling off beds and furniture | pillows, prevent |
| remove ____________ items from crib | soft |
| always supervise kids that are near ______________ | water |
| keep ________________ doors closed to prevent kids from entering unsupervised | bathroom |
| always keep the toilet seat _________ and locked | down |
| keep sinks, tubs, basins and buckets empty when not in use t/f | t |
| keep _________ pails locked | diaper |
| morbidity also means ______________ | illness |
| mortality also means_________________ | deaths |
| _________________ constitute one of the leading causes of accidental death in kids | burns |
| accidental poisoning is most common in kids between _____ and ______ | 1, 4 |
| do not carry hot _________ near infants and children and when carrying anything hot make sure kids are _______________________ | liquids, out of the way |
| always ________ a bottle or __________ food before giving it to infants and kids | shake, stir |
| keep hot foods and liquids away from counter and table edges t/f | t |
| position kids facing ______ from water faucets and do not let kids touch ________ handles | faucet, faucet |
| put safety plugs on all ____________ | outlets |
| do not let very young children help you cook on the ______________ | stove |
| acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is also referred to as_____________ | aspirin |
| read the labels on all household products before buying them and try to use the most toxic ones t/f | f; try to use the least toxic kinds |
| ___________ all medicines and harmful substances | lock up |
| do not rely on childproof container lids t/f | t |
| never refer to any kind of medicine as __________ | sweets |
| never let kids play with ___________ or _____________ paint | chipped, flaked |
| examples of materials found in the home that toxic to children inc: | 1)household cleaning products 2)pills and medicines 3)cosmetics 4)household plants 5_paint thinner/ remover, gasoline, paraffin, metal polish 6)pesticides |
| symptoms of Reye's syndrome inc: | 1)viral illness that lasts too long 2)frequent/ persistent nausea/ vomiting 3)personality changes (confusion, aggression, agitation) 4)coma 5)seizures |
| discipline | system of rules that governs how we act. its positive; sets limits and guidelines to help kids behave in appropriate ways |
| its important discipline is _________________ | consistent |
| report any ___________ behaviour of a family member | violent |
| report frequent visits by "strangers" that seem to make the members of the household happy and at ease t/f | f; makes family fearful and uneasy |
| report suspected ________ abuse and excessive ______________ | drug, drinking |
| report electricity, heat or water being turned ____________ | off |
| report severe shortage of clothing or food t/f | t |
| report ________ of a child that has been unreported to you | illness |
| report sudden ____________ of caregiver | departure |
| report ____________ return of a family member | unexpected |
| the PSW role in disciplining the child is to: | 1)know rules of acceptable behaviour 2)ask for clarification if unsure about rules 3)reinforce existing rules 4)be consistent with discipline 5)praise the childs efforts at following rules |
| contact your supervisor about discipline if: | 1)existing rules are too harsh 2)very few rules in place 3)existing rules are too loose 4)new rules may need to be set |
| punishment | harsh response that occurs when a discipline rule is broken |
| punishing a child fro failing to follow the rules of the household is the PSWs responsibility t/f | f; it is not the responsibility of the PSW |
| if a family member asks you to disciple a child, explain _____________________________________________________________________ | that it is against your agency policy to do so, as request they contact your supervisor |
| record and report if a family member asks you to punish a child t/f | t |
| children raised in troubled environments may be : | 1)verbally aggressive 2)resistant to rules/ regulations 3)difficulty forming bonds with people |
| twelve principles for supporting a challenging child inc: 1)be specific about expectations and stick to them 2)focus on the important/ pick battles wisely 3)praise, praise, praise 4)know the kids problems/ difficulties | 5)follow care plan for amt time/ activity for kid 6)be specific about pos/ neg outcomes 7)act quickly/ speak calm 8)give bonuses/ focus on pos 9)find middle ground 10)forgive and be patient 11)find support 12)self care important |
| children who have physical/ developmental delays may be more prone to infectious illness as they may have fragile immune systems t/f | t |
| most facilities will not let kids attend school or child care if they have a fever of 38/100.4, or vomiting or have diarrhea t/f | t |
| generally kids can return to school if : | 1)no fever 2)can eat/ drink normally 3)rested/ alert enough to pay attention 4)completed any period of medically recommended isolation |
| if a child has strep throat or pink eye, facilities may require they be on antibiotic therapy for ____________ before returning | 24 hrs |
| top 5 reasons kids miss school inc: | 1)colds 2)stomach flu 3)ear infection 4)pink eye 5)sore throat |
| adults on average experience 2-4 colds a year, while kids may experience _____ to ______ | 6, 10 |
| children may have more severe and long lasting symptoms of cold than adults t/f | t |
| do not give rehydration solution (eg special frozen treats or pedialyte) unless specified in _________________ | care plan |
| after a child has a stomach flu its recommended that the food that is first reintroduced be: | 1)bananas 2)toast 3)broth 4)rice |
| avoid dairy when first reintroducing foods after a stomach flu t/f | t |
| ear infections are most common in kids under 2 t/f | t |
| Canadian babies and children require routine administration of vaccines to be able to fend off: | 1)measles 2)mumps 3)pertussis 4)diphtheria 5)tetanus 6)meningitis 7)polio |
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