child dev

• what are 3 diagnostic tests

  nuchal fold translucensy scan = assesses for down's syndrome

  non invasive parental testing= identifies Patou's syndrome and down's syndrome

  triple test= tests for all 3 conditions,. Edwards, Down's and Patou's
• give a disadvantage and advantage vof using a tens machine


  adv=mother can move freely

  disadv=not a strong painkiller therefore does not relieve all pain
• whats an advantage of the domino scheme

  early discharge
• what is the BSI kitemark


  a certification mark that indicates safety and quality by giving reassurance that the product is safe and reliable (seen on helmets)

  
• what is the UCKA symbol

  the product has been safety tested and the manufacturer has confirmed the item meets all toy safety requirements
• what does the UKNI symbol mean

  the toy has been safety tested and meets all safety requirement in NORTHERN IRELAND
• What is the age advice symbol

  identifies toys are not suitable for children under 36months and is on toys that include small parts
• what is the purpose of childrens nightwear labelling

  needs to satisy a low burning rate and flammability
• What is the role of a GP

  -answer any question
• whats the disadvantages of cvs

  has the risk of a miscarriage
• whats an advantage of cvs

  can diagnose many different condition
• give an advantage and disadvantage for an epidural

  adv=gives complete pain relief

  disadv=may cause headache or backache
• whats a advantage and disadvanatge of using pethadine?

  adv=helps mother relax and is a strong painkiller

  disadv=not successful as a pain relief in the later stages of labour
• what is a disadvantage and advantage of entanox

  adv=works quickly

  disadv=short term affect (does mot alst long)
• why are forceps used


  to turn the baby the right way around and to ease the head out
• why may a ventouse be used?

  mothers contractions may be too weak too push
• why may a episotomy be carried out


  to make the the opening of the vagina wider for the abby to comer out
• why may an emergency c section be carried out

  to help the baby if in breech or if the umbilical cord id wrapped around the baby
• whats the purpose of the APGAR score

  to access the physical health of a baby and to assess how the baby is doing in the first few minutes of life
• why is the heel prick test carried out

  to test for 9 conditions as early treatment would improve the health of the baby and prevent death or disability
• what is checked at the mothers postnatal care appointment

  mental health-check for postnatal depression

  physical health-check the mother's weight for loss or gain
• how can a partner give emotional support

  -talk to the mother tell her she is doing a good job

  have bonding time with the baby to give mother rest

  -be sympathetic to make mother feel supported
• how can a partner give a mother physical support

  -cook

  -clean

  -feed the baby
• what are the factors affecting pre conception health

  weight, age, smoking, drugs, alcohol, diet
• women are advised to take immunisations as they are more prone to catching diseases
• folic acid prevents spina bifida
• what is spina bifida


  whena babys spine does not develop properly in teh womb
• what is natural family planning

  the monitoring of a woman's cycle to find out when she is the most fertile, considering temperature, cervical mucus, dates of menstrual cycle
• what the disadvantages of natural family planning


  -the woman need to remember to monitor the factors

  -only 75% effective if mistakes are made
• What's an advantage of natural family planning

  it is 99% effecting when done correctly