Pediatric Nursing: Child Development,
Family, and Care Principles with
questions and well verified answers
actual exam
What percentage of the U.S. population were children in 1964? - ANSWER -36%
What was the percentage of children in the U.S. population in 2022? - ANSWER -22%
How many children were in the 0-5 age group in 2022? - ANSWER -22.4 million
What is the leading cause of infant mortality in 2021? - ANSWER -Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome (SIDS)/Suffocation
What was the infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births in 2021? - ANSWER -5 deaths
per 1,000 live births
Which demographic had the highest infant mortality rate in 2021? - ANSWER -Black,
non-Hispanic women (11 per 1,000)
What are the five leading causes of infant death in 2021? - ANSWER -SIDS/Suffocation,
congenital malformations, disorders related to short gestation and low birthweight,
unintentional injuries, maternal complications of pregnancy.
What percentage of adolescent deaths are due to injuries? - ANSWER -77%
,What is the most commonly used illicit drug among teens? - ANSWER -Marijuana
What is the most commonly used psychoactive substance among adolescents? -
ANSWER -Alcohol
What is the role of pediatric nurses? - ANSWER -To promote the health and well-being
of children and families.
What does family-centered care emphasize? - ANSWER -Partnerships between families,
patients, and providers.
What is atraumatic care? - ANSWER -Provision of care minimizing or eliminating physical
and psychological distress in children and families.
What is the definition of mortality in pediatric nursing? - ANSWER -The relative
frequency of death in a specific population.
What is morbidity? - ANSWER -The rate or incidence of a disease; the number of new
cases in a particular population during a specific time interval.
What is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4? - ANSWER -Unintentional
injuries
What are the goals of atraumatic care? - ANSWER -Prevent or minimize separation from
family, promote sense of control, prevent or reduce pain and bodily injury.
What is the significance of cultural competence in pediatric nursing? - ANSWER -
Recognizing and respecting families' traditional healing practices based on cultural beliefs.
What is the definition of advocacy in nursing? - ANSWER -Interceding or pleading on
behalf of another, especially for a child's health needs.
What are common family structures recognized in pediatric nursing? - ANSWER -
Nuclear, extended, single-parent, blended, binuclear, polygamous, communal, and LGBTQ+
families.
, What impact does exposure to violence have on children? - ANSWER -Increases risk of
mental health issues and can lead to higher homicide rates among minority youth.
What percentage of children experience a mental health problem? - ANSWER -1 in 5
children
What are common adolescent mental health conditions? - ANSWER -Anxiety disorders,
impulse control disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
What is the projected percentage of children in the U.S. population by 2050? -
ANSWER -20%
What is the implication of low-birthweight infants in the U.S.? - ANSWER -Higher infant
mortality rates compared to other developed countries.
What is the role of pediatric nurses in health teaching? - ANSWER -To educate parents
about health promotion and injury prevention.
What is the importance of maintaining therapeutic nurse-patient relationships? -
ANSWER -Ensures safe, effective, family-centered care.
What should nurses do when assessing for potential abuse? - ANSWER -Assess
objectively, ask open-ended questions, and document findings carefully.
What is coining (Gua Sha/Cao Gio)? - ANSWER -A traditional Southeast Asian practice
where a coin is rubbed over lubricated skin to release 'bad wind' and improve circulation.
Why might coining be considered abusive? - ANSWER -It leaves bruising that can
resemble inflicted trauma and excessive force may cause skin injury.
What is cupping? - ANSWER -A practice where heated or suction cups create circular
bruises on the skin to improve circulation and relieve pain.
Family, and Care Principles with
questions and well verified answers
actual exam
What percentage of the U.S. population were children in 1964? - ANSWER -36%
What was the percentage of children in the U.S. population in 2022? - ANSWER -22%
How many children were in the 0-5 age group in 2022? - ANSWER -22.4 million
What is the leading cause of infant mortality in 2021? - ANSWER -Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome (SIDS)/Suffocation
What was the infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births in 2021? - ANSWER -5 deaths
per 1,000 live births
Which demographic had the highest infant mortality rate in 2021? - ANSWER -Black,
non-Hispanic women (11 per 1,000)
What are the five leading causes of infant death in 2021? - ANSWER -SIDS/Suffocation,
congenital malformations, disorders related to short gestation and low birthweight,
unintentional injuries, maternal complications of pregnancy.
What percentage of adolescent deaths are due to injuries? - ANSWER -77%
,What is the most commonly used illicit drug among teens? - ANSWER -Marijuana
What is the most commonly used psychoactive substance among adolescents? -
ANSWER -Alcohol
What is the role of pediatric nurses? - ANSWER -To promote the health and well-being
of children and families.
What does family-centered care emphasize? - ANSWER -Partnerships between families,
patients, and providers.
What is atraumatic care? - ANSWER -Provision of care minimizing or eliminating physical
and psychological distress in children and families.
What is the definition of mortality in pediatric nursing? - ANSWER -The relative
frequency of death in a specific population.
What is morbidity? - ANSWER -The rate or incidence of a disease; the number of new
cases in a particular population during a specific time interval.
What is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4? - ANSWER -Unintentional
injuries
What are the goals of atraumatic care? - ANSWER -Prevent or minimize separation from
family, promote sense of control, prevent or reduce pain and bodily injury.
What is the significance of cultural competence in pediatric nursing? - ANSWER -
Recognizing and respecting families' traditional healing practices based on cultural beliefs.
What is the definition of advocacy in nursing? - ANSWER -Interceding or pleading on
behalf of another, especially for a child's health needs.
What are common family structures recognized in pediatric nursing? - ANSWER -
Nuclear, extended, single-parent, blended, binuclear, polygamous, communal, and LGBTQ+
families.
, What impact does exposure to violence have on children? - ANSWER -Increases risk of
mental health issues and can lead to higher homicide rates among minority youth.
What percentage of children experience a mental health problem? - ANSWER -1 in 5
children
What are common adolescent mental health conditions? - ANSWER -Anxiety disorders,
impulse control disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
What is the projected percentage of children in the U.S. population by 2050? -
ANSWER -20%
What is the implication of low-birthweight infants in the U.S.? - ANSWER -Higher infant
mortality rates compared to other developed countries.
What is the role of pediatric nurses in health teaching? - ANSWER -To educate parents
about health promotion and injury prevention.
What is the importance of maintaining therapeutic nurse-patient relationships? -
ANSWER -Ensures safe, effective, family-centered care.
What should nurses do when assessing for potential abuse? - ANSWER -Assess
objectively, ask open-ended questions, and document findings carefully.
What is coining (Gua Sha/Cao Gio)? - ANSWER -A traditional Southeast Asian practice
where a coin is rubbed over lubricated skin to release 'bad wind' and improve circulation.
Why might coining be considered abusive? - ANSWER -It leaves bruising that can
resemble inflicted trauma and excessive force may cause skin injury.
What is cupping? - ANSWER -A practice where heated or suction cups create circular
bruises on the skin to improve circulation and relieve pain.
