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Comprehensive study guide for Galen College NUR230 - Pediatric Nursing. Includes detailed Q&A on growth & development, respiratory disorders, cardiac defects, GI conditions, and more. Perfect for exam prep.

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NUR230 Galen Exam 3 (Peds Exam 1) Galen
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Enabling - ANS>> Families are given the opportunity to display their caring abilities and gain new ones



Empowerment - ANS>> Families are given the ability to maintain or acquire sense of control and make
positive changes



Principles of Atraumatic Care - ANS>> - Prevent separation

- Promote sense of control
- Minimize bodily injury



Role of the Pediatric Nurse - ANS>> - Therapeutic relationship
- Family advocacy (speak up for and listen to family)

- Health promotion and teaching
- Injury prevention
- Family support
- Mediator



Example of Atraumatic Care - ANS>> - Preform invasive procedures only in the treatment room

,Social Roles:

Primary vs. Secondary - ANS>> -Primary: Patients peers/family
-Secondary: Sports, church



Self esteem & Culture - ANS>> Some cultures promote more pride and independence than others



Communities - ANS>> -The more external and internal assets; the less risky behavior
-Increases secondary social groups



Peer groups - ANS>> - Risk taking behaviors

- Peer pressure



Cultural & Religious Health Beliefs & Practices - ANS>> Some practices may be considered abusive in the
dominate culture and are reportable while others are tolerated



Growth - ANS>> - Increase in number and size of cells as they divide and synthesize new proteins
- Physiological changes (Height, weight, bone length, etc.)
- Physical changes

Development - ANS>> - Advancement from lower to more advanced stage of complexity; increased
capacity through growth, maturation, and learning
- Acquisition of skills and functioning

,Sequential trends - ANS>> - Based on the concept that each child will normally pass through each stage of
growth and development in a predictable sequence
- Universal and basic to all human beings
- Accomplishes these in a manner and time unique to that individual
- Crawl, walk, run



Directional growth: Cephalocaudal - ANS>> Head to toe direction



Directional growth: Proximodistal - ANS>> - Near to far
- Midline to peripheral concept



Growth internally and externally - ANS>> - Dramatic growth from birth to 4 years old and again at 12 years
old during puberty

- Severe illness and malnutrition will affect the rate of growth and development



Neurologic maturation; most occurs before birth - ANS>> - Rapid neurological growth between 15-29
weeks gestation
- Rapid growth from birth to 1 year and through early childhood

- More gradual rate through childhood into adolescence
Erikson (Psychosocial)

- Trust vs. Mistrust - ANS>> (birth to 1 year): basic needs must be met by a loving person; outcome is faith
and optimism.

, Erikson (Psychosocial)

- Initiative vs Guilt - ANS>> (3-6 years): develops a conscience with an inner voice that warns and
threatens; if activities are in direct conflict with parents, can be made to feel guilty. Outcome is direction
and purpose.



Erikson (Psychosocial)

- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubtful - ANS>> (1-3 years): centered on toddlers ability to control body, self,
and environment; outcome is self-control and willpower.



Erikson (Psychosocial)

- Industry vs. Inferiority - ANS>> (6-12 years): children are ready to be workers and producers, engage in
tasks that can carry throughout completion, learn to compete and cooperate. Outcome is competence.



Erikson (Psychosocial)

- Identity vs. Role Confusion - ANS>> (12-18 years): period of rapid body changes, peers are important,
need to integrate concepts and values with those of society and to come to a decision about an
occupation. Outcome is devotion and fidelity to others and to values and ideologies. Core conflict is role
confusion.

Piaget (Cognitive)

- Sensorimotor - ANS>> (Birth - 2 years):
-Simple learning; behavior imitation
- Problem solves through trial and error

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