NSG 2317 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: Foreskin, Eustachian Tube, Muscle Weakness

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Nursing
• Course: NSG 2317
• Professor: Patrick O' Byrne

Document Summary

Revised for cultural sensitivity, grade 5 literacy level and reliability; translated versions and electronic (interactive) access available. Systematic use of a screening tool at each: 18-month well-baby visit endorsed by canadian pediatric society (2011) Examples of other parent-report developmental screening tools: asq ages a(cid:374)d stages, cdi (cid:894)child de(cid:448)elop(cid:373)e(cid:374)t i(cid:374)(cid:448)e(cid:374)tor(cid:455)(cid:895), peds (cid:894)pare(cid:374)t(cid:859)s. Ndds (cid:894)nipissi(cid:374)g distri(cid:272)t de(cid:448)elop(cid:373)e(cid:374)tal s(cid:272)ree(cid:374)(cid:895) assesses : emotional, fine motor, gross motor, social, self help, communication, learning and thinking, vision and hearing. Parents; subjective interview: just parents, with adolescent and parents. Prenatal vitals, folic acid -pre and first 12 weeks. Infants and children: birthmarks, skin color changes. Assessment of a child: allergic rash, diaper rash, burns or bruises, exposure to contagious skin conditions, sun protection. Health history: adolescents: heeadsss method of interviewing, home environment, education and employment, eating, activities, peer-related, drug use, substance use, sexuality, suicide or depression, safety from injury and violence. Incorporation knowledge of developmental principles and approaches is key in physical examination.