Primary Care of Newborns Includes All of the Following Except

question 2

Multiple Choice

Primary care of newborns includes all of the following except:

• A) Screening for PKU, sickle cell
• B) Measuring head circumference periodically from birth to 2 months
• C) Measuring height and weight periodically from birth to 18 years
• D) Screening for anemia and lead blood levels at 1 year
• E) Measuring urine specific gravity

Distinguish between Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

Recognize the applicability of Psychological First Aid (PFA) across different age groups.

Acknowledge typical immediate and delayed responses to disasters by survivors.

Understand the implementation and components of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical framework describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Metabolic Changes

Adjustments or alterations in the body's processes that involve the breakdown and conversion of nutrients into energy and other components essential for cell and organ function.

Glycogen

A form of glucose stored in the liver and muscles, serving as a primary energy reserve in animals and humans.

Stress and Adaptation

Refers to the process by which an individual's body responds to stressors, aiming to restore homeostasis or adapt to the stress.