NSG222 Family Nursing (Pediatrics Section)
Exam 1 Questions and Answers with Verified
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Principles of Atraumatic Care Prevent or minumize physical stressors,
including,
pain, discomfot, immobility, sleep
deprivation,
inability to eat or drink, and changes in
elimination
Prevent or minimize parent- child
separation
Promote family centered care, treating the
family
as the patient
Promote a sense of control
Atraumatic Care therapeutic care that minimizes or
eliminates the
psychological and physical distress
experienced
by children and their families in the health
care
system
,Techniques For Providing •Therapeutic communication (Goal
Atraumatic directed,
Care Focused and purposeful)
•Therapeutic play (Provides emotional
outlet or
coping devices)
•Child education (Helps child understand
the
reason for the hospitalization/procedures)
•Parental education (engages parents as
active
participants in health care team
Role of Child Life Specialists In Provide programs to prepare children for
Atraumatic Care hospitalization and painful procedures
Provide support during medical procedures
Therapeutic play and activities to support
normal
growth and development
Sibling support; advocacy for the child and
family
(allow siblings to be with them)
Grief and bereavement support
How To Minimize Physical Engage the child in identifying what would
Stressors make
Of The Child During him or her comfortable
Hospitalization/During Procedure Use positions that are comfortable to the
child
(sitting on parents lap)
Therapeutic hugging
Use distraction methods (music,
conversation)
,Health supervision The process of health promotion services,
growth
and development monitoring, and disease
and
injury prevention throughout the child's life.
Three Components Of Health 1. Developmental surveillance and
Supervision screening
2. Injury and disease prevention
3. Health promotion
Components of Developmental Noting and addressing parental concerns
Surveillance Obtaining a developmental history (obtain
developmental questionnaire from parent)
Perform a physical assessment (recognize
normal
growth and development)
Making accurate observations (observe
the child,
communicate with the child)
Consulting with relevant professionals
Developmental Surveillance is an ongoing collection of skilled
observations
made over time during health care visits.
Setting Where Health Supervision Private physician offices
Is Freestanding clinics in retail stores
Observed Community health department clinics
Non profit community-based clinics with
sliding
scale payments
Daycare centers
Schools
, What Should Be Done During History and physical assessment
Health Developmental/behavioral assessment
Supervision Visit? Sensory screening (vision and hearing)
Appropriate at risk screening
Immunizations
Health Promotion
*** nurse will examine child and do
physical exam,
have patient fill out questionnaire, different
screening include metabolic screening,
monitor vs,
check lab values, provide immunizations
based on
age.
***educate parents on preventing
drowning,
poisoning, and eating (weight, foot intake,
dental
care)
Vaccination Schedule From Birth: Hep B
Newborn 1-2: Hep B
2-4: RV, DTaP, Hib, PCV13, IPV
6: Hep B
Anticipatory Guidance Patient/family counseling which includes
information, advice, and suggestions about
expected health-related life occurrences,
health
maintenance, and preventive plans.
Exam 1 Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Principles of Atraumatic Care Prevent or minumize physical stressors,
including,
pain, discomfot, immobility, sleep
deprivation,
inability to eat or drink, and changes in
elimination
Prevent or minimize parent- child
separation
Promote family centered care, treating the
family
as the patient
Promote a sense of control
Atraumatic Care therapeutic care that minimizes or
eliminates the
psychological and physical distress
experienced
by children and their families in the health
care
system
,Techniques For Providing •Therapeutic communication (Goal
Atraumatic directed,
Care Focused and purposeful)
•Therapeutic play (Provides emotional
outlet or
coping devices)
•Child education (Helps child understand
the
reason for the hospitalization/procedures)
•Parental education (engages parents as
active
participants in health care team
Role of Child Life Specialists In Provide programs to prepare children for
Atraumatic Care hospitalization and painful procedures
Provide support during medical procedures
Therapeutic play and activities to support
normal
growth and development
Sibling support; advocacy for the child and
family
(allow siblings to be with them)
Grief and bereavement support
How To Minimize Physical Engage the child in identifying what would
Stressors make
Of The Child During him or her comfortable
Hospitalization/During Procedure Use positions that are comfortable to the
child
(sitting on parents lap)
Therapeutic hugging
Use distraction methods (music,
conversation)
,Health supervision The process of health promotion services,
growth
and development monitoring, and disease
and
injury prevention throughout the child's life.
Three Components Of Health 1. Developmental surveillance and
Supervision screening
2. Injury and disease prevention
3. Health promotion
Components of Developmental Noting and addressing parental concerns
Surveillance Obtaining a developmental history (obtain
developmental questionnaire from parent)
Perform a physical assessment (recognize
normal
growth and development)
Making accurate observations (observe
the child,
communicate with the child)
Consulting with relevant professionals
Developmental Surveillance is an ongoing collection of skilled
observations
made over time during health care visits.
Setting Where Health Supervision Private physician offices
Is Freestanding clinics in retail stores
Observed Community health department clinics
Non profit community-based clinics with
sliding
scale payments
Daycare centers
Schools
, What Should Be Done During History and physical assessment
Health Developmental/behavioral assessment
Supervision Visit? Sensory screening (vision and hearing)
Appropriate at risk screening
Immunizations
Health Promotion
*** nurse will examine child and do
physical exam,
have patient fill out questionnaire, different
screening include metabolic screening,
monitor vs,
check lab values, provide immunizations
based on
age.
***educate parents on preventing
drowning,
poisoning, and eating (weight, foot intake,
dental
care)
Vaccination Schedule From Birth: Hep B
Newborn 1-2: Hep B
2-4: RV, DTaP, Hib, PCV13, IPV
6: Hep B
Anticipatory Guidance Patient/family counseling which includes
information, advice, and suggestions about
expected health-related life occurrences,
health
maintenance, and preventive plans.
