Studienführer, Klassennotizen & Zusammenfassungen

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...

Match the age to the expected developmental achievement. - ANSWER-50% of adult height - 2 year old toddler Development of family conflicts - 16 year old Enjoying collecting items - 8 year old Say a few words - 12 month old Visual acuity approaching 20/20 - 5 year old Drag and drop the developmental theory stages to the theorist and their theory. Each stage will match one theorist/theory. - ANSWER-Erikson - iniative vs guilt, autonomy vs shame or doubt, identity vs role confusion, indust...

1. The nurse is providing education to the mother of a toddler who is brought to the pediatrician for a well visit. What would be a focal point for client education based on the child's developmental level? - ANSWER-A) Discipline and limit setting 2. During a physical assessment, the nurse suggests to the parents that a preschooler be given the Denver-II Developmental Screening Test. Which of the following areas would this test assess? - ANSWER-C) Cognitive development 3. The nurse is per...

What was one of the major strides in pediatric care made by Dr. Abraham Jacobi? a. Pediatric wards in hospitals b. Free inoculations against smallpox c. Milk stations in the city of New York d. Serving nutritious foods in orphanages - ANSWER-ANS: C Milk stations in the city of New York Dr. Abraham Jacobi, referred to as the father of pediatrics, initiated the establishment of milk stations in New York demonstrating how to sanitize milk for children. What was founded by Lillian Wald? a....

Children's Issues in Contemporary times - ANSWER-Family Stressors Homelessness Violence Inadequate or lack of health insurance Low Immunization rates Less support for new parents Delayed interventions for children with health issues * Try not to judge, Keep an Open mind* Challenges in Children - ANSWER-Childhood obesity levels Unsafe neighborhoods Social pressures Child abuse Economic issues Nurses role - ANSWER-Parenting Child-rearing Locate resources Health information In...