NR602 Clinical Pearl Worksheet Week 2 (Already GRADED A)

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NR602 Clinical Pearl WorksheetName: Kelly BrassCarefully read the assignment guidelines and rubric and complete each section of the worksheet below.Topic 1Topic nameSafetyNegativeMother leaving baby s ... itting on counter, not paying attention to theinteractions/behaviorbaby, paying attention to the phone. Leaving pills within baby's reach,sallowing him to place pills back in the pill bottle. Mother leavescigarettes around, baby been found to chew on them in past.PositiveMom states she cooks on the back burners and keeps pot handlesinteractions/behavioraway from reach of baby. She states she locks up chemicals andskeeps poison control number around house and in phone. Mothertook a CPR class. Gates placed at bottom and top of each staircase.Never leaves unattended in bath or water.Guidelines andDon't leave children unattended on surfaces they could fall from. Dorecommendationsnot leave children unattended around water at any age. Keepanything out of reach of children smaller than the inside of a toiletpaper roll. Chemicals, drugs, pills, cigarettes, keep in child safecontainers and locked away out of reach.Professional/ethicalReinforce all good behaviors such as safe cooking, poison controlcommunicationaccess, CPR class and gates. Explain understanding that child safetyis new for her and a learning curve and it is difficult. Educate thatchild proofing the house is key for baby's survival, including keepingcigarettes and pill bottles away from children at all times. Help withstrategies to make it habit to know where these items are at all times.APA referenceChild safety home. National Safety Council. (2022). RetrievedNovember 2, 2022, from https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/child-safety/child-safety-homeTopic 2Topic nameCar Seat SafetyNegativeBaby is facing forward in car seat too early.interactions/behavi0320 RB/KK orsPositiveBaby is in car seat. Mother wants to be able to visualize baby.interactions/behaviorsGuidelines andRecommendations are babies are rear facing until 2 years old. Theyrecommendationsmust be placed in a convertible or infant only car seat and must notexceed the weight or height limits written on the seat. Car seats mustnot be expired. Forward facing car seat must be work with a harnessuntil the max height and weight.Professional/ethicaAssure the mother you understand the feeling of need to see the babyl communicationto check on him. Educate that it is unsafe to face the baby forward dueto lack of head/neck control. For their safety they must be rear facinguntil at least 2 years old. There are mirrors you could place on the headrest so you are able to see the baby in the rear facing position. After 2years old and weight and height requirements, baby can face forwardwith harness.APA referenceDurbin, D. R., Hoffman, B. D., Agran, P. F., Denny, S. A., Hirsh, M.,Johnston, B., Lee, L. K., Monroe, K., Schaechter, J., Tenenbein,M., Zonfrillo, M. R., & Quinlan, K. (2018, November 1).Childpassenger safety. American Academy of Pediatrics. RetrievedNovember 2, 2022, fromhttps://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/142/5/e20182460/38530/Child-Passenger-Safety?autologincheck=redirected%3FnfTokenTopic 3Topic nameEnvironment Health RisksNegativeSmokes in every room of the house except the baby's room.interactions/behaviorsPositiveGives tap water to baby in meals and drinks.interactions/behaviorsGuidelines andTap water can be used. Under 6 mo it should be cold tap water torecommendationsreduce lead. If there is no fluoride in the water it should besupplemented until 1 year old. If nitrates and lead is not high in thewater and there is no reported issues, tap water is safe to use forchildren. Smoking is not recommended for child caregivers. Ifcaregiver does smoke, keep a smoke free home and car for children.Professional/ethicalExpress understanding of lack of knowledge as a first-time mother0320 RB/KK [Show More]

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