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Child Life
Overview of Childhood Illness
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When a CCLS is located in the pediatric setting, an important question they need to know the answer to is: what type of ______ does the child ____? | illnesses, have |
| Although it is not within a CCLS's scope to explain different types of ___ ____, a CCLS should be cognizant of the _____ ____ a child has so he/she can determine the ____ _____ of the child and their family. | insurance plan financial aspects |
| A CLS, in their introduction to the family, should always say in their introduction to a sick child and their family "There is ___ ___ ____ for our services, as families may not ____ state ____ burdens. | no extra, explicitly, financial |
| When a CCLS is assessing a child, he or she should be cognizant of the _____ they are in. | setting |
| A CCLS may work in a ____, ____, or military hospital | public, private |
| ____ can play a role in the systems of care for children and their families. | diversity |
| What is one reason family members may not have accessibility to the hospital? | Family member is afraid of deportation because of immigration status |
| A CCLS should advocate for _____, ______, and ____ concerning the child and their family. | accessibility, affordability, and availability |
| What is the opposite of an acquired illness? | congenital illness |
| What is the opposite of an infectious or communicable disease? | non-infectious (non-communicable) disease |
| What are the two main levels of an illness? | acute versus chronic |
| What are the three sub-sections of chronic conditions? | Chronic illness Developmental chronic conditions Chronic mental health. conditions |
| cancer, diabetes, asthma | examples of general chronic illnesses |
| Cerebral Palsy, Autism, ADHD | examples of chronic developmental conditions |
| depression, personality disorders | examples of chronic mental health conditions |
| What are the age spectrums of children in the healthcare field? (hint: there are 5) | newborn, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, and adolescents |
| missing organ, heart issues | examples of congenital diseases |
| an illness that the child has had for 3+ months | chronic |
| An illness the child is born with | congenital illness |
| When making an assessment, a CCCLS should pay attention to the ___ of ___ the child has and the ____ or stage of _____ the child is in. | type of illness age, development |
| What type of disease is the most common cause of surgery in early childhood? | congenital heart disease |
| The gastro intestinal system can be affected by intestinal _____ leading to ____. | obstructions |
| A type of renal (kidney) malformations that is common in children | hydronephrosis |
| A type of central nervous system malformation that is common in children | hydrocephalus |
| 3 types of congenital deformities and malformations | cleft lip, palate, and club foot |
| Congenital Heart Diseases, Gastro Intestinal System Malformations, Renal Malformations, Central Nervous System Malformations, & Congenital deformities and malformations | Common Congenital Illnesses of Children |
| Infections can be caused by ____, _____, or ______ | bacteria, parasites, or viruses |
| What is the most common cause of visits to the pediatrician? | respiratory infections |
| Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Tonsillo pharyngitis, Acute Otitis Media, LRTI- Lower Respiratory Tract Infection | types of respiratory infections |
| Common term for Tonsillo pharyngitis | tonsilitis |
| Common term for Acute Otitis Media | ear infection |
| Pneumonia and Empyema | 2 types of lower respiratory tract infections |
| What is the condition called that causes pus collection in lungs? | empyema |
| Meningitis, Enchepalitis | two types of central nervous system infections |
| Gastro enteritis, Dysentery, Typhoid fever, Jaundice- caused by Hepatitis | Gastro Intestinal Infections |
| Two types of infections that have plagued the world throughout the centuries | malaria, dengue fever |
| What are the 4 major systems that an infection can be found in, in children? | Respiratory System Central Nervous System Gastro Intestinal System Urinary Tract System |
| What are three common types of non-communicable diseases in children? | cancer/tumors, metabolic disorders, and genetic disorders |
| retinoblastoma, liver tumor, adrenal tumor, brain tumors | examples of solid organ malignancies |
| What is the name for blood cancer? | leukemia |
| Type of metabolic disorder that mainly affects adolescents | Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 |
| What is a common chromosomal/ genetic disorder that can occur in children? | Down's Syndrome |
| Trisomy 21 | Medical name for Down's Syndrome |
| Where is the adrenal gland located? | near the kidney |
| What other condition do children with Down's Syndrome often experience? | heart conditions |
| Childhood Asthma is what type of condition? | chronic |
| What is one chronic condition that can affect newborns? ____ to _____ weight Feeding issues in newborn, lactation failure, mismanaged feeding, weight loss secondary to illness Eating habit disorders:Complaint of not eating well, obesity and over weight | failure to gain weight |
| Diabetes mellitus is what kind of condition? | chronic |
| Severe behavior issues of young children can be considered a ____ condition. | chronic |
| A infant may fail to gain weight if he or she has ________ issues, the mother has _____ issues, or there is ____ feeding of the baby. | feeding, lactation, mismanaged |
| Adolescents may suffer from the chronic condition of ___ _____ disorders. | eating habit |
| Common Acute Emergencies in Childhood Seizures/ _______ ______ distress Loss of ________ Vomiting, ______ , or dehydration | convulsions respiratory consciousness diarrhea |
| Common Acute Emergencies in Childhood _____ Bones Trauma, ____, or Drowning Foreign body _____ or _____ Toxic ____( Liquids, medicines) Surgical _____: intestinal obstruction Child abuse related cases | broken burns aspiration or ingestion ingestion emergencies |
| Drowned dead children can still ____ _____, which leads to an ethical debate | donate organs |
| What age group is most sucestible to accidental/toxic ingestion? | Toddlers |
| What department of the hospital specializes in the care of newborn infants? | NICU |
| What department of the hospital specializes in the care of pediatric patients up to age 17? | PICU |
| How many weeks is the average gestational period? | 40 |
| How many weeks, when a baby is born, is the child considered a preemie? | 36 weeks |
| When a baby is born at less than ____ weeks they are less likely to survive and develop properly. | 23 |
| What types of positions are the most threatening for children when they are receiving an examination or procedure? | supine |
| A child's fear of immunizations/shots can stem from _____ _____ that may be given to a child that is receiving the shot. | improper explanations |
| Because teenagers are ____--______ of their bodies, treating conditions in this age group can be a ____ issue. | hyper-aware, sensitive |
| Common fears of child during consultation | undressing, lying on the table, throat examination |
| What is a very common fear of children? | fear of immunizations/shots |
| Other common procedures that can occur to children: -Laboratory sample collection -Nebulization -____ _____ (IV cannulas) -Injections and ___ ____ -Bone ____ ____ | venflon insertion, IV drips, marrow examination |
| What are some issues that an adolescent may face during consultation? | issues with ambiance, issues with privacy, and issues with appropriate timing |
| Common Surgeries of Children: Surgical emergencies: ________ obstruction, acute _____ _____, Hydrocele Drainage of _____ Surgery to remove ____ Drainage of _____ due to empyema | intestinal obstruction, appendicitis Hernia abscess tumors lungs, empyema |
| Specialized surgeries that may occur to children Heart surgeries or brain surgeries Organ _____ | transplantation |
| It is important for a CCLS to consider the ___ ____ used to treat a specific child's ____. | different techniques, ilness |
| A CCLS should have a ___ _____ of the child's illness and diagnosis | general understanding |
| If a CCLS understands the ___ and ____ used in medical terminology, this can help us to better understand ____ _____. | prefixes, suffixes medical conditions |
| Why is it important for a CCLS to learn basic medical terminology: -It is required for ____ to ____ work. -Knowing terms can lead you to help ___ and ____ understand diagnosis -Helps you to understand the daily _____. | day to day children and families census |
| Why is it important for a CCLS to learn basic medical terminology: -Needed for ____ and documenting in medical ____ -Allows you to properly ____ with other medical professionals. -Allows you to understand the ___ and ____ considerations of your work | reading, records communicate legal and ethical |
| What are the 3 main parts in a medical term? | Prefix Suffix and root word |
| _____ is also important to better understand the illnesses/conditions a child may face. | self-learning |
| Self-learning can occur during ____ training, ____ training (i.e practicums/internships), and on the job. | academic training, clinical training |
| Medical assessment can asses past ____ of medical staff or medical rooms, or other ____ that a hospitalized child may have. | fears |
| When a CCLS receives a report from the ___, the nurse will tell the CCLS what a child's daily ____ or ___ are and their daily _____. | charge, concerns or worries, schedule |
| Receiving a report from the charge nurse allows the CCLS to be a non-____ and _____ member of the medical team. | disruptive, integrated |
| The federal government requires that an early intervention specialist and their services be provided to any child, who is ___ years of ___ or ___), who is suffering from developmental delays. | 3 years of age or younger |
| As a CCLS, we can recommend a ____ ____ from an early intervention specialist to a child suffering from developmental delays. | free assessment |
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stbrenner