Question 1

What interventions does the primary provide for a child diagnosed with several complex health conditions? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Maintaining the child's routine vaccinations as well as a yearly flu shot&#10;B) Providing diagnosis and treatment for the child's acute onset of ear fullness and pain&#10;C) Providing an explanation regarding the use and care of the client's respiratory support equipment&#10;D) Referring the child to a respiratory specialist to deal with exacerbation of asthma symptomology&#10;E) Discussing the expected physical implications of puberty with the patient's parents

Accepted Answer

A, B, D, E

Question 2

Which complex health condition is the result of a chromosomal defect causing varied physical and emotional symptoms?&#10;A) Cerebral palsy&#10;B) Prader-Willi syndrome&#10;C) Cystic fibrosis&#10;D) Diabetes

Accepted Answer

Prader-Willi syndrome is a complex health condition that is the result of a chromosomal defect, specifically the loss of certain genes on chromosome 15. This can cause a wide range of symptoms, including physical symptoms such as obesity, short stature, and intellectual disability, as well as behavioral and emotional symptoms such as temper tantrums, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and difficulty regulating emotions. Cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, and diabetes are not typically associated with chromosomal defects.

Question 3

Support for a child with complex health issues may require the use of what high level tech equipment?&#10;A) Urinary catheter&#10;B) Enteral feeding pump&#10;C) A handheld magnifier&#10;D) Crutches

Accepted Answer

Enteral feeding pumps are high-level tech equipment used to deliver nutrition directly into a child's gastrointestinal tract when oral feeding is not possible. This can be necessary for children with complex health issues who cannot maintain adequate nutrition through regular eating. Urinary catheters, crutches, and handheld magnifiers are still important tools used in healthcare but are not considered high-level tech equipment in the same way as enteral feeding pumps.

Question 4

What is the greatest barrier to securing adequate home health care for the child with complex medical needs?&#10;A) Shortage of trained service providers&#10;B) Reimbursement for needed skilled nursing services&#10;C) Parent resistance to accepting such services&#10;D) Acquiring the necessary service related referral

Accepted Answer

Reimbursement for needed skilled nursing services is the greatest barrier to securing adequate home health care for the child with complex medical needs. The cost of providing such services is often high, and insurance coverage and reimbursement can be limited or challenging to navigate. This can make it difficult for families to afford the care their child needs at home. While shortages of trained service providers and acquiring necessary service related referrals can also pose challenges, they are not typically the primary barriers to securing adequate home health care for children with complex medical needs. Parent resistance to accepting such services may occasionally be a factor, but it is not typically a primary barrier.

Question 5

What is the criteria for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) approval?&#10;A) The existing impairment is chronic&#10;B) The impairment is life threatening&#10;C) The family is unable to cover health care costs&#10;D) The child is a ward of the state

Accepted Answer

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Deck 7: Caring for Children With Special Health Care Needs