Nursing Pediatrics Studienführer, Klassennotizen & Zusammenfassungen

this is an abnormality involving more than 10 fingers - ANSWER-polydactyly this is an abnormality involving fusion or webbing of fingers - ANSWER-syndactyly neural tube defects happens during what month/week of embryonic development? - ANSWER-1st month or 4 weeks what is the primary cause for NTDs? - ANSWER-no folic acid intake (vitamin B9) foods high in folic acid - ANSWER-broccoli, beans, bread, breakfast cereals confirmatory test for NTDs - ANSWER-amniocentesis screening tes...

What is family centered care? - ANSWER-Recognizing the family as the unit of care Supporting not only the child, but including the family and other loved ones in care Age range - Neonate - ANSWER-birth to 28 days Age range - infant - ANSWER-28 days to 12 months Age range - toddler - ANSWER-1-3 years Age range - preschool - ANSWER-3-6 years Age range - school age/childhood - ANSWER-6-11 years Age range - Adolescence - ANSWER-11-18 years Normal development - infancy - ANSWER-...

Crawling infants may explore their environments through taste and touch. They tend to put everything in their mouths. Therefore, the nurse should advise the parents to always keep a watch on their child and never leave their child unattended. Children at 9 months of age will begin to be able to pull themselves up to standing positions, potentially giving them access to cabinets, drawers, and containers that they were unable to access before. Therefore, the parents need to thoroughly childproof t...

A 3-month-old infant is admitted. Upon admission, the nurse assesses her developmental status as appropriate for age. Which of the following is the child least likely to be able to do? 1. Smile in response to mother's face 2. Reach for shiny objects but miss them 3. Hold head erect and steady 4. Sit with slight support - ANSWER-4. Sitting with slight support would be expected in a child of 5 months. All of the other tasks are appropriate for this age. A 3-month-old infant is doing well a...

Important aspects to remember when caring for children: - ANSWER-Growth and development Medication Safety Nutrition Communication Advocacy Anatomical differences with age Age-related assessment Education (parent's and child) Safety Health Promotion 5 points on the peds. nursing care continuum: - ANSWER-1. Health Child 2. Acutely Ill Child 3. Injured Child 4. Chronically Ill Child 5. Client and Family Draw the Peds. nursing care concept triangle: - ANSWER-Nurse-Parent-Child F...

New Morbidity aka Pediatric Social Illness - ANSWER-Refers to the behavior, social and educational problems that children face. Examples of problems that can negatively impact a child's development include: * poverty * violence * aggression * noncompliance * school failure * adjustment to parental separation/divorce Obesity - ANSWER-A body mass index (BMI) at or greater than the 95th percentile for youth of the same age and gender. Suicide - ANSWER-A self-chosen death a...

What is pediatric nursing? - ANSWER-The nursing care of children from birth through adolescence includes health promotion, illness management, and health restoration What are some developmental considerations that a nurse should think of in pediatrics? - ANSWER-Physical, cognitive, emotional, and social What is the top mortality for infants? - ANSWER-Birth defects What is the top mortality for children? - ANSWER-Unintentional injury What is family centered care about? - ANSWER-Dignit...

when does birth length double? - ANSWER-by four years when does the child sit unsupported? - ANSWER-8 months when does the child achieve 50% of adult height? - ANSWER-2 years when does a child throw a ball overhand? - ANSWER-18 months when does a child speak two to three word sentences? - ANSWER-2 years when does a child use scissors? - ANSWER-4 years when does a child ties his or her shoes? - ANSWER-5 years list two contraindications to live virus immunizations - ANSWER-imm...

What is so different about caring for children versus adults? - ANSWER-communication is different Why is it not OK to call pediatrics a mini-med-surg? - ANSWER-They are underdeveloped; they simple are not Why are children's hospitals different? - ANSWER-Child life o Family centered care o Medication administration o Equipment o Alternative therapies What are common causes of pediatric morbidity and mortality? - ANSWER-Cancer, homicide, unintential injury, suicide birth -1 year: co...

Origin: Chapter 1, 1 The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting reflects on the focus of the health care provided in today's society. Which statement best describes the current definition of health? A) Health is described as 'an absence of disease.' B) Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a group. C) Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. D) Technological gains made in health care are shared equally among all chil...