EXAM 1 PEDIATRIC NURSING
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What is the leading causes of death for children under one yr? -
Answer: low birth weight -- congenial anomalies
What is the leading cause of death for children over one yr? -
Answer: Motor vehicle accidents (MVA)
How does development impact the type of injuries children are
susceptible to? - Answer: - As children develop, their innate
curiosity compels them to investigate the environment and to
mimic the behavior of others.
- Infants: falling from unprotected surfaces when they begin to
roll and propel themselves.
- Crawling Infants: places objects in mouth and is at risk for
aspiration or poisoning.
- Mobile Toddler: instinct to explore and investigate and the
ability to run and climb. May experiences more falls, burns, and
collisions with objects.
,- Children: absorption with play makes them oblivious to
environmental hazards such as street traffic or water.
- Older children and adolescents: accept more challenges and
dares.
What is family centered care? - Answer: Recognizing the family
as the constant in a child's life -- We are there to support,
respect, encourage and enhance the family's strength and
competence.
Why should infants and children have a family member with
them when they are in the hospital? - Answer: To make care less
traumatic, having someone they know that cares for them helps
them fell more comfortable -- promotes recovery
Enabling (display current abilities and learn new skills) and
Empowerment (maintain sense of control)
How would you respond to parents with different cultural
practices, concerns? Think of a general approach that you would
apply to different examples. - Answer: - Learn more about their
culture
- Do a cultural assessment
, How do you incorporate spiritual practices into care? - Answer: -
Respect the child and family's religious beliefs and practices.
- Consider the child's development.
- Contact the institution's chaplaincy department for patients
with signs of spiritual distress.
- Encourage visitation with family members and members of the
spiritual community.
- Allow the family to teach you about their specific religion.
DuVall's family theory: What type of theory is this? What is its
value? What doesn't it do? - Answer: Family development
theory -- The dynamics of the family change over time, Focus on
the stages of the family life cycle
families follow a predictive and individual process of
development that is dependent on the family's circumstances
and interactions
It cannot be applied to nuclear and non traditional families.
What is the purpose of atraumatic care? - Answer: Eliminate or
minimize the psychologic and physical distress experienced by
LATEST UPDATE VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS GRADED A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
What is the leading causes of death for children under one yr? -
Answer: low birth weight -- congenial anomalies
What is the leading cause of death for children over one yr? -
Answer: Motor vehicle accidents (MVA)
How does development impact the type of injuries children are
susceptible to? - Answer: - As children develop, their innate
curiosity compels them to investigate the environment and to
mimic the behavior of others.
- Infants: falling from unprotected surfaces when they begin to
roll and propel themselves.
- Crawling Infants: places objects in mouth and is at risk for
aspiration or poisoning.
- Mobile Toddler: instinct to explore and investigate and the
ability to run and climb. May experiences more falls, burns, and
collisions with objects.
,- Children: absorption with play makes them oblivious to
environmental hazards such as street traffic or water.
- Older children and adolescents: accept more challenges and
dares.
What is family centered care? - Answer: Recognizing the family
as the constant in a child's life -- We are there to support,
respect, encourage and enhance the family's strength and
competence.
Why should infants and children have a family member with
them when they are in the hospital? - Answer: To make care less
traumatic, having someone they know that cares for them helps
them fell more comfortable -- promotes recovery
Enabling (display current abilities and learn new skills) and
Empowerment (maintain sense of control)
How would you respond to parents with different cultural
practices, concerns? Think of a general approach that you would
apply to different examples. - Answer: - Learn more about their
culture
- Do a cultural assessment
, How do you incorporate spiritual practices into care? - Answer: -
Respect the child and family's religious beliefs and practices.
- Consider the child's development.
- Contact the institution's chaplaincy department for patients
with signs of spiritual distress.
- Encourage visitation with family members and members of the
spiritual community.
- Allow the family to teach you about their specific religion.
DuVall's family theory: What type of theory is this? What is its
value? What doesn't it do? - Answer: Family development
theory -- The dynamics of the family change over time, Focus on
the stages of the family life cycle
families follow a predictive and individual process of
development that is dependent on the family's circumstances
and interactions
It cannot be applied to nuclear and non traditional families.
What is the purpose of atraumatic care? - Answer: Eliminate or
minimize the psychologic and physical distress experienced by
