NURS 299 EXAM 4 Questions And Answers
Enuresis in preschoolers ANS -Involuntary urination: loss of bladder control
-It's normal to not have full bladder control for children under 3, as children get older bladder control
increases
-Occurs during the day or at night
-Causes: anxiety, constipation, genes, caffeine, small/overactive bladder
-Treatment methods: changes in fluid intake, reducing caffeine, and urinating on a schedule
-Make child responsible to change clothing if become soiled
Self concept and autonomy in preschoolers ANS -Self concept: refined through task oriented and
-socially oriented experiences, by reinforcing skills and successfully accomplishing tasks
preschoolers build self esteem
-Encourage children
Autonomy ANS have control over themselves and the choices that they make such as activities
they participate in and how to play/interact with peers
Foods commonly associated with allergic reactions in toddlers ANS -Most allergies develop
before the age of 2
-Milk
-Eggs
-Peanuts( reaction to peanuts tend to decrease over time)
-Clear food labeling and education are essential for prevention of allergic reactions
Primary strategy for child abuse ANS promoting awareness of violence as a social problem,
public awareness campaigns that provide information on how and where to report suspected child
abuse and neglect
Secondary strategy for child abuse ANS offering community/school programs to teach
nonviolent conflict resolution skills to people of all ages
, Tertiary strategy for child abuse ANS Parent mentor programs with stable, nonabusive families
acting as "role models" and providing support to families in crisis, family preservation services
What genetic problems most likely appear during preschool years? ANS -Cystic fibrosis
-Duchenne muscular dystrophy
-Fragile X syndrome
-Williams syndrome
-Autism
Abstract thinking ANS involves mental process (thinking outside the box) are able to visualize
possibilities outside of the concrete information in front of them
Concrete thinking ANS -involves facts and descriptions about everyday tangible objects
---Egocentrism is less
---Irreversibility
Preschoolers and safety: Most common accidents ANS -Most likely to sustain injuries related to
falls, poisoning and thermal injuries
-Motor vehicle accidents: to prevent/lower accidents proper car seats
-Burns: teach danger of matches,open flames, hot -objects, don't leave cigarettes/matches on counters
-Drowning: proper fencing, floatation devices, water survival, supervision
-Bicycle: helmet, age appropriate limits needed
-Automobile related risks: teach proper street crossing, proper use of restraint devices in car
Dental caries in preschool children ANS -Sugar intake and sweetened beverages are associated
with the development of dental caries
-Pain from dental caries, infection and poorly maintained teeth affects appetite and chewing ability
overall affecting nutritional status
-Children from low income families are more prone to dental caries
-Prevention: fluoride toothpaste, water fluoridation, dental sealants
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