HealthCheck Training
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Overview
Health Supervision
- Introduction
- Health History
- Physical Examination
- Screening Services
- Laboratory Tests
- Immunizations
- Health Education
Special Health Issues
- Introduction
- Dental Health
- Overweight and Obesity
- HIV Guidelines
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Language Barriers
- Early Intervention
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HealthCheck Training: Health Supervision
Physical Examination: Specific Visits
The
physical examination can identify physical and developmental
concerns as well as reassure families and teens about
the range of norms within child development,
The pull-down menus below note developmentally specific issues to be considered as part of a comprehensive physical examination at each preventive health visit.
0 - 11 Months
Physical exams during these visits might reveal issues regarding jaundice, neurologic problems, diaper rash, or excessive bruising or injuries that might indicate abuse.
1 - 4 Years
Physical exams during these visits might reveal issues regarding developmental hip dysplasia, walking and gait, tooth eruption, or early childhood caries (baby bottle tooth decay).
5 - 10 Years
8 Year Visit 10 Year Visit Physical exams during these visits might reveal issues regarding body mass index (BMI), malocclusion, early puberty, or scoliosis.
11 - 20 Years
Physical exams during these visits might reveal issues regarding sexual maturity ratings, sports injuries, acne, or evidence of eating disorders.
This concludes the Physical Examination module. Move on to the next module, Screening Services. |
