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PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT: FOCUS ON PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT CLASS 8 Pediatric Assessment: The Major Focus · Major differences between children and adults · Specific approaches and techniques to physica ... l exam · Normal findings, variations and common pathological conditions · Interpretation of exam results Major Concepts in Pediatric Physical Assessment · Children are not little adults · Understanding differences from adults is important · Differences relate to both growth and development patterns · Differences exist in motor skills and coordination, and in physiologic, psychosocial, behavioral, temperamental, language, and cognition areas Skills Utilized in Working with Children · Knowledge of growth and development · Communication skills with children and their parents · Understanding of family dynamics and parent-child relationships · Knowledge of health promotion and anticipatory guidance Major Concepts for Assessment and Health Promotion · Development · Medical history · Nutritional status · Growth and vital sign measurements · Physical assessment · Guidelines for well child supervision · Anticipatory guidance · Immunizations [Show More]
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