Rasmussen MCH Exam 3 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Rasmussen MCH Exam 3 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Hospitalization causes many issues - Stress is the Big one. This can be positive and negative Positive - Child begins to expand their world when parents are absent. Healthcare providers can see the child adapt. If parents are gone too long........abandonment can set in. **Stress helps them learn how to cope. Negative - Long term stress (not good), however display itself in physical manifestation. What are 3 things children are most afraid of? -losing control or independence -fear of pain or punishment -fear of bodily harm or change How can we minimize the stress of hospitalization? Parent rooming in w/ patient, bring an object/toy from home, draw pictures to hang in room, offer choices of watching movie or picking a game, therapeutic play, child life specialist, guided imagery How do we communicate with children? Children in general - Get to their level physically. Use simple words. Eye contact. Play to demonstrate. Be approachable. DO NOT LIE TO THEM! Communication: Hearing deficit Sign language, pictures, computerized electronics, eye contact, touch, turn light on. Gain their attention before speaking, face child when speaking, speak slowly and loudly. Communication:Visual deficit Announce yourself, let them know that you are there. Keep routine in the room the same. Make sure they have their glasses on. Bright lights. Communication: Cognitive issues Be gentle and kind, very short directives. Praise. Hold boundaries. Separation comfort care -with favorite items or activity, distraction, parents room in or go with child to procedures. -Child will protest separation due to anxiety, [prep with tours and explanation, use transitional objects] reinforce when they will see parent again. -Despair follows due to grief of separation, detachment due to ongoing anger/coping skills. Alleviate stress and fears: -explain procedure -distraction -ask parent to stay and participate in care -explain what's going on What is the benefit of play? ● Allows children to express feelings and fears. ● Facilitates mastery of developmental stages and assists in the development of problem solving abilities. ● Allows children to learn socially acceptable behaviors.