PRINCIPLES OF PEDIATRIC NURSING CARING
FOR CHILDREN 7TH EDITION 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE A+
◉ What are the leading causes of infant mortality in the U.S.?
Answer: Congenital anomalies, preterm birth/low birth weight,
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), maternal pregnancy
complications, and injuries/accidents.
◉ What is the most common cause of death in children after
infancy? Answer: Unintentional injuries.
◉ Name a type of childhood injury. Answer: Motor vehicle accidents,
drowning, fire/burn injuries, poisoning, falls, firearms, or
suffocation.
◉ What is anticipatory guidance in nursing? Answer: Providing
education and support to parents to prevent injuries.
◉ What defines a nuclear family? Answer: Two parents and their
children living together.
, ◉ What is a blended family? Answer: Two adults with children from
previous relationships forming a new family.
◉ What is positive discipline? Answer: Reinforcement of good
behavior through praise and reward systems.
◉ What is the most effective parenting style? Answer: Authoritative
parenting, which combines high warmth with firm control.
◉ What is the least effective parenting style? Answer: Uninvolved
parenting, characterized by little supervision or support.
◉ What is the definition of culture in nursing? Answer: Shared
beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a group.
◉ What should be avoided when using an interpreter? Answer:
Using children as interpreters or untrained staff.
◉ What is the definition of play in children? Answer: Play is the
work of children and supports development.
◉ What type of play do toddlers engage in? Answer: Parallel play,
where they play beside others but do not interact.
FOR CHILDREN 7TH EDITION 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE A+
◉ What are the leading causes of infant mortality in the U.S.?
Answer: Congenital anomalies, preterm birth/low birth weight,
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), maternal pregnancy
complications, and injuries/accidents.
◉ What is the most common cause of death in children after
infancy? Answer: Unintentional injuries.
◉ Name a type of childhood injury. Answer: Motor vehicle accidents,
drowning, fire/burn injuries, poisoning, falls, firearms, or
suffocation.
◉ What is anticipatory guidance in nursing? Answer: Providing
education and support to parents to prevent injuries.
◉ What defines a nuclear family? Answer: Two parents and their
children living together.
, ◉ What is a blended family? Answer: Two adults with children from
previous relationships forming a new family.
◉ What is positive discipline? Answer: Reinforcement of good
behavior through praise and reward systems.
◉ What is the most effective parenting style? Answer: Authoritative
parenting, which combines high warmth with firm control.
◉ What is the least effective parenting style? Answer: Uninvolved
parenting, characterized by little supervision or support.
◉ What is the definition of culture in nursing? Answer: Shared
beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a group.
◉ What should be avoided when using an interpreter? Answer:
Using children as interpreters or untrained staff.
◉ What is the definition of play in children? Answer: Play is the
work of children and supports development.
◉ What type of play do toddlers engage in? Answer: Parallel play,
where they play beside others but do not interact.
