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Leading causes of death and prevention correct answers Diarrhea and pneumonia are leading causes of childhood mortality and morbidity Rotavirus and strep pneumonia (vaccine-preventable diseases) most common causes Successful vaccination programs are effective What effects global food correct answers Hunger and under-nutrition occur without access to safe, nutritious foods Climate change and its effects on crops and food distribution Undernutrition an important determinant of maternal/child health Breastfeeding increases survival rates American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation for preventative pediatric health care correct answers Uncoupling of periodicity of visits and immunizations to a greater emphasis on healthy growth/developmental surveillance Health literacy Chpt 2 correct answers All children need nurturing and attention from adults in their lives Mother's education levels, beliefs/attitudes about health, health practices affect health of children Parental stress/mental illness affect health care Maternal depression in 1st year of life associated with poor caregiving leading to poor language development Maternal depression predictive of asthma symptoms in inner-city African-American families Lack of consistent, affectionate attention can have devastating results "Poor fit" between child and adult can cause later social adjustment issues Otitis Media signs and symptoms/ treatment correct answers Accurate diagnosis Rapid onset of otalgia, middle ear effusion Confirmed with pneumatic otoscopy/tympanogram signs of middle ear inflammation Pain management Antipyretics/analgesics Distraction, oil application, external heat/cold Initial observation versus antibiotics Appropriate antibiotic choice •Amoxicillin •Augmentin Preventive measures Plan for recurrence •Referral if indicated