Assisting in Pediatrics

Flashcards for Pediatric Assisting Review

Pediatrician

Specialist for children, typically up to age 18 (in some cases 21), who monitors development, manages immunization schedules, and provides parent education.

Development milestones for each stage

Changes in physiological, emotional, mental, social, interactive, spiritual, and physical aspects as people age.

Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development

8 stages that provide guidelines for identifying psychosocial challenges, each with a potential positive or negative outcome for personality development.

Trust

Successful resolution of the first stage (Birth - 18 months) of Erikson's stages, leading to a sense of security and reliability in relationships.

Mistrust

Unsuccessful resolution of the first stage (Birth - 18 months) of Erikson's stages, leading to suspiciousness and difficulty in interpersonal relationships.

Autonomy

Successful resolution of the second stage (Ages 2-3 years) of Erikson's stages, leading to a sense of independence and self-control.

Shame and Doubt

Unsuccessful resolution of the second stage (Ages 2-3 years) of Erikson's stages, leading to lack of self-confidence and no sense of pride in performing tasks.

Initiative

Successful resolution of the third stage (Ages 3-6 years) of Erikson's stages, leading to assertiveness, dependability, and creativity through new experiences.

Guilt

Unsuccessful resolution of the third stage (Ages 3-6 years) of Erikson's stages, often due to parental restriction, leading to feelings of inadequacy and guilt.

Industry

Successful resolution of the fourth stage (Ages 7-12 years) of Erikson's stages, leading to competence, self-satisfaction, and trustworthiness through recognition of accomplishments.

Inferiority

Unsuccessful resolution of the fourth stage (Ages 7-12 years) of Erikson's stages, often due to lack of recognition, leading to feelings of inadequacy and inability to cooperate.

Identity

Successful resolution of the fifth stage (Ages 12-20 years) of Erikson's stages, leading to emotional stability, committed relationships, and sound decision-making.

Role Confusion

Unsuccessful resolution of the fifth stage (Ages 12-20 years) of Erikson's stages, often due to not fitting in, leading to a lack of personal goals and self-confidence.

Intimacy

Successful resolution of the sixth stage (Ages 20-35 years) of Erikson's stages, leading to mutual self-respect, love, intimacy, commitment to others, and a career.

Isolation

Unsuccessful resolution of the sixth stage (Ages 20-35 years) of Erikson's stages, leading to social isolation, job changes, and an inability to form long-term intimate relationships.

Generativity

Successful resolution of the seventh stage (Ages 35-65 years) of Erikson's stages, leading to professional and personal achievements and community service.

Stagnation

Unsuccessful resolution of the seventh stage (Ages 35-65 years) of Erikson's stages, leading to no capacity to give and share with others.

Ego Integrity

Successful resolution of the eighth stage (Ages 65+ years) of Erikson's stages, leading to wisdom, self-acceptance, and a sense of worth.

Despair

Unsuccessful resolution of the eighth stage (Ages 65+ years) of Erikson's stages, leading to dissatisfaction with life, depression, and an inability to accept death.

Head and chest circumference

Measurement taken during pediatric physical exams for children up to 36 months of age

Temperature

Use tympanic, temporal, rectal, axillary; no oral temperature in children less than five years old; blood pressure - use correct cuff size

Pulse

Infants - apical

Growth chart

Chart to record measurements, height and weight, that shows the normal growth of infants and children.

Failure to thrive

Infant or child below the third percentile on standardized growth charts

General ear exam

Testing a child in the same way as an adult; Infant or toddler - check for response to sounds.

Visual acuity testing

Checking for distance vision

Snellen

Big E chart or symbols

Bronchitis

Airways in the lungs swell and produce mucus in the lungs (viral).

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Mild cold like symptoms including fever, coughing, runny nose, and sneezing. Can result in pneumonia.

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HMFD)

Very contagious; symptoms include skin rash, fever, mouth sores, and flu like symptoms.

Conjunctivitis

Redness, discharge, itchiness, and swelling in one or both eyes - bacterial or viral.

Gastroenteritis

Stomach flu - viral; symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Sinusitis / Sinus infection

Symptoms include runny nose, stuffy nose, headache, pressure or pain in the face, mucus, sore throat, cough, and bad breath.

Strep Throat

Caused by a bacteria called streptococcus pyogenes. Causes sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils, and stomach pain.

Impetigo

Bacterial skin infection with crusting

Otitis Media

Middle ear infection

Ringworm

Fungal skin infection

Anorexia nervosa

Starving oneself by not eating

Bulimia nervosa

A pattern of binge eating and purging