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Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
Sensorimotor (Birth to 2 years)
Preoperational (2 to 7 years)
Concrete Operational (7 to 11 years)
Formal Operational (11 years and up)
2 mins
Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development - Stage 1 (Infancy)
Age
Infancy (Birth to 18 months)
Basic Conflict
Trust vs. Mistrust
Important Events
Feeding
Virtue
Hope
Freud Stage
Oral
2 mins
Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development - Stage 2 (Toddler)
Age
Toddler (1-3 Years)
Basic Conflict
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Important Events
Toilet Training
Virtue
Will
Freud Stage
Anal
1 min
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 5 (Adolescence)
Age
Adolescent (12-18 Years)
Basic Conflict
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Important Events
Social Relationships
Virtue
Fidelity
Freud Stage
Genital
2 mins
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 7 (Adulthood)
Age
Adulthood (Age 30 - 65 Years)
Basic Conflict
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Important Events
Career & Parenthood
Virtue
Care
1 min
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 4 (School Age)
Age
School Age (6-12 Years)
Basic Conflict
Industry vs. Inferiority
Important Events
School
Virtue
Competence
Freud Stage
Latency
2 mins
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 3 (Preschool Age)
Age
Preschool (3-5 Years)
Basic Conflict
Initiative vs. Guilt
Important Events
Exploration
Virtue
Purpose
Freud Stage
Phallic
1 min
Erikson’s Theory Of Psychosocial Development - Stage 6 (Young Adulthood)
Age
Young Adult (20-30 Years)
Basic Conflict
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Important Events
Romantic Relationships
Virtue
Love
1 min
Magnesium Sulfate
Mechanism
Muscle Relaxant
Indications
Preterm Labor Contractions
Preeclampsia
Side Effects
Warm Feeling
Hypotension
Decreased Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRS)
Decreased Respiratory Rate
Decreased Urine Output
Paralytic Ileus
Antidote
Calcium Gluconate
2 mins
Preeclampsia Interventions
Side Lying Position and Bedrest
Antihypertensives
Magnesium Sulfate
Labor Induction
1 min
Placenta Previa
Mechanism
Placenta Covers Cervical Os
Assessment
Painless
Bright Red Vaginal Bleeding
Interventions
Stable Fetus
Bed Rest
Observation
Unstable Fetus
C-section Delivery
Considerations
Risk for Shock
Magnesium Sulfate
Tocolysis
3 mins
Preeclampsia Assessment
After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
Mild
Hypertension > 140/90
Proteinuria or End-Organ Dysfunction
Severe
Hypertension > 160/110
Progressive Renal Insufficiency
Vision Changes
HELLP Syndrome
Pulmonary Edema
2 mins
Severe Preeclampsia
Mechanism of Action
Vasospasm and Decreased Organ Perfusion
Intravascular Coagulation
Increased Permeability and Capillary Leakage
Signs and Symptoms
Hypertension
Proteinuria or End-Organ Dysfunction
HELLP Syndrome
Hepatic Dysfunction and Hemolysis
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Low Platelet Counts
3 mins
APGAR Score
1 and 5 Minutes
Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity and Muscle Tone
Respiration
Total Scores
Gentle Stimulation
Oxygen
2 mins
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
Features
Blue Baby Syndrome
Mechanism
PROVe Acronym
Pulmonary Infundibular Stenosis
Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
Overriding Aorta
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Diagnosis and Treatment
Boot-Shaped Heart
Squatting for Tet Spells
Surgery
2 mins
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Signs and Symptoms
Excessive Vomiting
Significant Weight Loss
Dehydration
Hypotension
Electrolyte Imbalance
Interventions
Antiemetics
Frequent Small Meals
IV Therapy
2 mins
Prenatal Nutrition
Prenatal Vitamins
Iron Supplement 30 mg Daily
Folate/Folic Acid 400 mcg Daily
Appropriate Weight Gain Recommendations
340 Calorie Increase
25 gram Protein Increase
Foods and Substances to Avoid
Coffee, Alcohol, Tobacco
Fish Containing High Mercury Levels
3 mins
Probable Signs of Pregnancy
Goodell Sign
Chadwick Sign
Hegar Sign
Positive Serum and Urine Sample
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Ballottement
2 mins
Abruptio Placentae
Mechanism
Premature Separation of Placenta
Assessment
Tearing Pain
Bleeding (Often Concealed)
Rigid Uterus
Contractions
Interventions
Corticosteroids as Needed
Emergent Delivery
Considerations
Increased Risks for Neonate
Rh (Rhesus) Incompatibilities
Increased Risk for Shock
Monitor Fetal Heart Rate
3 mins
Rheumatic Fever Assessment
Mechanism
Aschoff Bodies
Signs and Symptoms - Major
Carditis
Subcutaneous Nodules
Polyarthritis
Chorea
Erythema Marginatum
Signs and Symptoms - Minor
Fever
Arthralgia
Elevated ESR and C-reactive Protein
Complications
Rheumatic Heart Disease
2 mins
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