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Therapeutic Play

Helps children express feelings, cope with hospitalization, and reduce anxiety.

Atraumatic Care

Minimizes physical and emotional stress during medical procedures.

Otic Administration for Infants

Pull pinna down and back for infants under 3 years.

Optic Medication Administration

Pull lower eyelid down and drop medication into conjunctival sac.

Pain Scale for Infants

FLACC: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability.

Developmental Stage of Trust vs. Mistrust

Erikson's stage for infants (0-1 yr) requiring consistent care.

Infant Safe Sleep Practices

Place infant on back to sleep; avoid loose bedding.

Car Seat Safety for Toddlers

Rear-facing until at least 2 years old.

Growth Hormone (GH) Deficiency

Caused by pituitary dysfunction requiring growth hormone injections.

Signs of Hypoglycemia

Sweating, shakiness, irritability, confusion.

Infant Growth Pattern at 12 months

Weight triples from birth, length increases by 50%.

prevention of Eczema

Keep skin moisturized, avoid allergens, and apply topical corticosteroids.

Infant Developmental Milestones at 6 months

Rolls both ways and sits with support.

HPV Vaccine Recommendation

Recommended at age 11-12 years; prevents cancers and genital warts.

Lice Treatment Precautions

Wash bedding in hot water and do not share hair accessories.

Signs of Hyperglycemia

Increased thirst, frequent urination, fruity breath.

Pain Response in Adolescents

Verbalization and mood changes.

Appropriate Toys for Preschoolers

Dress-up, simple board games, and tricycles.

Face Pain Scale Usage

Used for toddlers and preschoolers to assess pain.

Sudden Changes in Behavior

Possible signs of suicide/self-harm in adolescents.

Posterior Fontanel Closure

Closes by 2-3 months.

Expected Findings for a 6-Month-Old

Rolls over both ways and begins to babble.

Eczema Care

Use mild soaps and avoid irritants.

IM Injection Technique for Infants

Given in the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh.

Recommended Age for Booster Seat

Until 4’9” and ages 8-12 years.

Infant Developmental Milestones at 18 months

Walks alone and stacks 3 blocks.

Prevention of SIDS Risks

Avoid co-sleeping and overheating.

Diabetic Patient Teaching

Monitor blood glucose levels and understand insulin administration.

Fungal Infections Treatment

Topical antifungals for tinea capitis and corporis.

Anxiety Reactions in Hospitalized School-age Children

Fear of pain and body injury.

Signs of Diaper Dermatitis

Frequent diaper changes and barrier cream application.

Medication for Acne Treatment

Includes topical retinoids and antibiotics.

Developmental Concerns at 15 months

Not walking independently or no single words.

Expected findings for a 12-month-old

Waves bye-bye and walks with assistance.

Growth Assessment for Infants

Doubles weight by 6 months.

Safe Sleep Guidelines

Use firm mattress to avoid infant suffocation.

Injection Techniques for Subcutaneous Injections

Administer at a 45-degree angle in fatty tissue.

Emotional Impact of Hospitalization

Separation anxiety in infants and toddlers.

Signs of Infection in Lice Cases

Itching and visible nits on hair.

Infant Pain Responses

Crying and facial grimacing.

Normal Heart Rate for Newborns

110-160 bpm as assessed at the apex.

Posterior and Anterior Fontanel Closure

Posterior closes by 2-3 months, anterior by 12-18 months.

Numbing Creams in Atraumatic Care

Used before injections to reduce discomfort.