Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 5th EDITION
by TERRI KYLE, SUSAN CARMAN
5th Edition
,Table of Contents
Unit i foundations of pediatric nursing .................................................... 4
Chapter 1 introduction to child health and pediatric nursing .................................................... 4
Chapter 2 factors influencing child health ................................................................................ 14
Unit ii health promotion of the growing child and family ...................... 26
Chapter 3 growth and development of the newborn and infant ............................................. 26
Chapter 4 growth and development of the toddler ................................................................. 43
Chapter 5 growth and development of the preschooler .......................................................... 63
Chapter 6 growth and development of the school-age child ................................................... 76
Chapter 7 growth and development of the adolescent............................................................ 90
Unit iii working with children and families .......................................... 103
Chapter 8 atraumatic care of children and families................................................................ 103
Chapter 9 health supervision .................................................................................................. 115
Chapter 10 health assessment of children ............................................................................. 131
Chapter 11 caring for children in diverse settings .................................................................. 164
Chapter 12 caring for the special needs child ......................................................................... 189
Chapter 13 key pediatric nursing interventions ...................................................................... 207
Chapter 14 nursing care of the child with an alteration in comfort–pain assessment and
management ........................................................................................................................... 223
Unit iv nursing care of the child with a health disorder ..................... 232
Chapter 15 nursing care of the child with an infection........................................................... 232
Chapter 16 nursing care of the child with an alteration in intracranial regulation/ neurologic
disorder ................................................................................................................................... 249
Chapter 17 nursing care of the child with an alteration in sensory perception/ disorder of the
eyes or ears ............................................................................................................................. 278
Chapter 18 nursing care of the child with an alteration in gas exchange/ respiratory disorder
................................................................................................................................................. 298
Chapter 19 nursing care of the child with an alteration in perfusion/cardiovascular disorder
................................................................................................................................................. 326
,Chapter 20 nursing care of the child with an alteration in bowel elimination/ gastrointestinal
disorder ................................................................................................................................... 352
Chapter 21 nursing care of the child with an alteration in urinary elimination/ genitourinary
disorder ................................................................................................................................... 383
Chapter 22 nursing care of the child with an alteration in mobility/neuromuscular or
musculoskeletal disorder ........................................................................................................ 404
Chapter 23 nursing care of the child with an alteration in tissue integrity/ integumentary .. 425
Chapter 24 nursing care of the child with an alteration in cellular regulation/ hematologic or
neoplastic disorder.................................................................................................................. 452
Chapter 25 nursing care of the child with an alteration in immunity or immunologic disorder
................................................................................................................................................. 480
Chapter 26 nursing care of the child with an alteration in metabolism/endocrine disorder . 501
Chapter 27 nursing care of the child with an alteration in genetics ....................................... 508
Chapter 28 nursing care of the child with an alteration in behavior, cognition, or
development. .......................................................................................................................... 522
Chapter 29 nursing care during a pediatric emergency .......................................................... 536
, Unit i foundations of pediatric nursing
Chapter 1 introduction to child health and pediatric nursing
Multiple choice
1. A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children. Which
statement explains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and mortality?
A. Life-span statistics are included in the data.
B. It explains effectiveness of treatment.
C. Cost-effective treatment is detailed for the general population.
D. High-risk age groups for certain disorders or hazards are identified.
Correct Answer: d
Analysis of morbidity and mortality data provides the parents with information about which
groups of individuals are at risk for which health problems. Life-span statistics is a part of the
mortality data. Treatment modalities and cost are not included in morbidity and mortality data.
Pts: 1 dif: cognitive level: apply ref: 6-8 top: integrated process: nursing process:
Planning
Msc: area of client needs: health promotion and maintenance
2. A clinic nurse is planning a teaching session about childhood obesity prevention for
parents of school-age children. The nurse should include which associated risk of obesity in the
teaching plan?
A. Type i diabetes
B. Respiratory disease
C. Celiac disease
D. Type ii diabetes
Correct Answer: d
Childhood obesity has been associated with the rise of type ii diabetes in children. Type i
diabetes is not associated with obesity and has a genetic component. Respiratory disease is not