NUR 235 Exam 1 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED
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Goal directed, open-ended and broad, non-threatening environment, ensure privacy and
confidentiality, encourage talking, listen, think about their emotions (remind them to take care
of themselves) What are some tips for communicating with parents?
1. Make communication developmentally appropriate
2. Get on child's eye level
3. Approach child gently and quietly
4. Give choices
5. Avoid long sentences, medical jargon, and scary words
6. Give instructions clearly and simply What are some tips for communicating with children?
Nonverbal, crying
Converse with parents What is developmentally appropriate communication for an infant?
Focus on the child
Explain what, why, and how
Use simple/recognizable words
Be consistent What is developmentally appropriate communication for early childhood?
, Honesty
Be aware of privacy needs
Importance of peers What is developmentally appropriate communication for adolescents?
Play Considered children's "work" or "developmental workshop"
1. As stress reliever for child and family
2. As pain reliever/distracter
3. As barometer of illness (as they get better they play more and more) What are 3 ways in
which play is helpful/beneficial in the hospital setting?
Promote the child's growth and development
Age-appropriateness and safety Toys should _____________________________ and
_________________
_____________________ and ___________________ are top concerns
Gain trust --> talk with parents
Tell/demonstrate actions What should the nurse do before beginning her assessment on a
child? Must be done in order for child to feel comfortable/safe.
Respers --> apical pulse --> BP --> Temp What is the best sequence for performing VS on a
child?
A+| 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
Goal directed, open-ended and broad, non-threatening environment, ensure privacy and
confidentiality, encourage talking, listen, think about their emotions (remind them to take care
of themselves) What are some tips for communicating with parents?
1. Make communication developmentally appropriate
2. Get on child's eye level
3. Approach child gently and quietly
4. Give choices
5. Avoid long sentences, medical jargon, and scary words
6. Give instructions clearly and simply What are some tips for communicating with children?
Nonverbal, crying
Converse with parents What is developmentally appropriate communication for an infant?
Focus on the child
Explain what, why, and how
Use simple/recognizable words
Be consistent What is developmentally appropriate communication for early childhood?
, Honesty
Be aware of privacy needs
Importance of peers What is developmentally appropriate communication for adolescents?
Play Considered children's "work" or "developmental workshop"
1. As stress reliever for child and family
2. As pain reliever/distracter
3. As barometer of illness (as they get better they play more and more) What are 3 ways in
which play is helpful/beneficial in the hospital setting?
Promote the child's growth and development
Age-appropriateness and safety Toys should _____________________________ and
_________________
_____________________ and ___________________ are top concerns
Gain trust --> talk with parents
Tell/demonstrate actions What should the nurse do before beginning her assessment on a
child? Must be done in order for child to feel comfortable/safe.
Respers --> apical pulse --> BP --> Temp What is the best sequence for performing VS on a
child?
