Study Guide: Pediatric Nursing Final Exam Question and Answer |VERIFIED|

Study Guide: Pediatric Nursing Final Exam Question and Answer |VERIFIED| Infant: Erikson Stage *Answer* trust vs mistrust Toddler: Erikson Stage *Answer* autonomy vs shame Preschooler: Erikson Stage *Answer* initiative vs guilt School Ager: Erickson Stage *Answer* industry vs inferiority Adolescent: Erikson Stage *Answer* ego identity vs roll confusion What is the major goal of pediatric nursing? *Answer* To improve the quality of healthcare for children and their families Pediatric nursing involves the practice of ___________ health care. *Answer* preventative An infant who is 6 months of age should have ________ his or her body weight *Answer* doubled In which state of nutrition is lead-poisoning worse? *Answer* Anemia Motor development of a normal 6-month old. *Answer* Can transfer objects from one hand to another By _________ to ______ months of age, head control is well established. *Answer* 4 to 6 Blood-lead level of < 5 *Answer* reassess or rescreen 1 year, unless exposure status changes Blood-lead level > 70 *Answer* IMMEDIATELY provide medical treatment and begin coordination of care, clinical management, environmental investigation, and lead hazard control What is Chelation therapy? *Answer* use of a chemical compound that combines with the metal poisoning for rapid and safe excretion What two agents have been used for chelation therapy? *Answer* calcium disodium edetate (IM) and succimer (19 day oral tx) What are important nursing interventions with chelation therapy? *Answer* - renal, hepatic, and hematologic patterns should be monitored