Pediatric – week 2 discussion 2nd reply

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Please reply to the following discussion with one reference. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite resources in your responses to other classmates.

KBY Discussion:

Why is developmental assessment essential in the provision of primary care for infants, children, and adolescents, and what are the essential components of this assessment on the basis of this child’s age?

Development assessments are important especially to primary care providers as they guide parents, guardians and caregivers into stages of development of their infant’s children and adolescents. It allows parents and guardians to adjust their expectations at each stage of development and to know their role when providing care during each stage. The assessment is o ensure that they are developing normally at each stage and to identify developmental red flags and recommend appropriate care and guidance if such was to be observed (Burns, et al., 2019). The child in the case study is a newborn and is established as small for gestational age as he fell below the 10th percentile for age (Tinguely, 2021). A complete head to toe assessment is needed to ascertain normality and to rule out any birth defects. Initial assessment include APGAR Score (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration ) which should be evaluated 1 to 5 minutes of birth. A healthy baby should score between 8 and 10. Evaluate body temperature, evaluate lungs to ensure full expulsion of amniotic fluids and ensure the infant is breathing properly. Assess the umbilical cord. The normal umbilical cord contains two thick-walled arteries and a single thin-walled vein. A single umbilical artery is usually associated with congenital anomalies e.g., cardiac, renal (Burns, et al., 2019).

Which tools will you use to assess specific components of development (such as speech, motor skills, social skills, etc.)? Which tools do you think are the most accurate in assessing the developmental components and why?

Tools I would use to assess specific components for development such as speech, motor skills, social skills, etc are the Ages and Stages Questionaires ASQ:SE-2 and ASQ-3. The ASQ:SE-2 which is a social-emotional screening tool that screens for social emotional development, self regulation, compliance, social communication, adaptive functioning, autonomy, affect and interaction with people. This assessment is conducted at 1month-72 months old. Another tool the ASQ-3 which is a developmental screening tool that assess for developmental communication, gross and fine motor skills , problem solving and social and personal development. This assessment is conducted at 1-5.5years of age (Hay, et al., 2020). Another comprehensive screening tool that assess both developmental and social developmental is the Battelle Developmental Inventory, edition 2 (BDI-2). This tool assesses children from birth-8 years of age and screens for early childhood developmental milestones, measures personal-social, adaptive, motor, communication, and cognitive ability (Burns, et al., 2019).I would choose the Battelle Developmental Inventory, edition 2 (BDI-2) as it provides a holistic early childhood assessment growth and social skills development from birth to 8 years of age.

Which components would you consider in assessing the basic biological functioning and well-being of your pediatric patients? Why are these components important in providing primary health-care services to children?

Physical, medical and neurodevelopment examination are essential to assess for the biological functioning and wellbeing of pediatrics patients. These include assessing for developmental milestones such as language, motor skills, visual, spatial, attention and social abilities. Assessing for neurological disorders such as ADHD and any form of mental retardation. Medical assessment includes assessing for poor weight gain, any hospitalizations, metabolic disease and exposures to environmental toxins such as lead. Children diagnosed with chronic diseases such as Otis media, hyper or hypothyroidism and chronic renal failure can impact normal development. Knowledge of the child development or acute or chronic diseases are important to providing optimal care to optimize the child well being (Hay, et al., 2020).

References

Burns, C., Dunn, A., Brady, M., Starr, N., Blosser, C. (2019). Burns’ pediatric primary care (7th ed.). Saunders. ISBN:

9780323581967.

Hay, W., Levin, M., Deterding, R. Abzug, M. & Sondheimer, J. (2020). CURRENT diagnosis and treatment: Pediatrics (25th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 978-1260457827.

Tinguely, S. (2021). Pediatrics 01: Newborn male infant evaluation and care. Retrieved from https://southu-nur.meduapp.com/document_set_document_relations/30216?section_uid=root

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July 1, 2023

In this Module’s Discussion, you were introduced to the concept of an academic portfolio to begin building your own brand. However, portfolios have value that goes beyond brand building. An academic and professional portfolio can also help you to build your own vision and mission and establish your development goals. In this regard, a portfolio becomes yet another tool in your toolbox as you build your success.

In this Assignment you will continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by developing the fifth component--a portfolio for your academic and professional efforts.

To Prepare:

Consider your goals for academic accomplishments while a student of the MSN program.

The Assignment:

Using the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template document that you began to work on in Module 1 and have continued expanding throughout this course, you will develop a curriculum vitae (CV) in Part 5 based on your current education and professional background.
Write a statement identifying your professional development goals.
Write a statement proposing how you might align one or more of your professional development goals with the university’s emphasis on social change.

Note: Add your work for this Assignment to the original document you began in the Module 1 Assignment, which was built from the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.

ExcellentGoodFairPoorUsing the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template, address the following:

· Develop a curriculum vitae (CV) based on your current education and professional background.

· Write a statement identifying your professional development goals.

· Write a statement proposing how you might align one or more of your professional development goals with the University's emphasis on social change.
86 (86%) - 95 (95%)
A fully developed and accurate curriculum vitae based on current education and professional background is provided.

The response clearly identifies and accurately states in detail professional development goals.

The response clearly and accurately states in detail how to accurately and appropriately align one or more of the professional goals provided to the University's emphasis on social change.

76 (76%) - 85 (85%)
A partially developed curriculum vitae based on current education and professional background is provided.

The response partially identifies and states professional development goals.

The response partially states how to align one or more of the professional goals provided to the University's emphasis on social change.

67 (67%) - 75 (75%)
A vague or inaccurate developed curriculum vitae based on current education and professional background is provided.

The response vaguely or inaccurately identifies and states professional development goals.

The response vaguely or inaccurately states how to align one or more of the professional goals provided to the University's emphasis on social change.

0 (0%) - 66 (66%)
A vague and inaccurately developed curriculum vitae based on current education and professional background is provided, or is missing.

The response vaguely and inaccurately identifies and states professional development goals, or is missing.

The response vaguely and inaccurately states how to align one or more of the professional goals provided to the University's emphasis on social change, or is missing.Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 (5%) - 5 (5%)

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 (4%) - 4 (4%)

Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)

Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.

Total Points: 100

July 1, 2023

In this Assignment you will continue developing your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan by developing the fifth component--a portfolio for your academic and professional efforts.

To Prepare:

Consider your goals for academic accomplishments while a student of the MSN program.

The Assignment:

Using the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template document that you began to work on in Module 1 and have continued expanding throughout this course, you will develop a curriculum vitae (CV) in Part 5 based on your current education and professional background.
Write a statement identifying your professional development goals.
Write a statement proposing how you might align one or more of your professional development goals with the university’s emphasis on social change.