N328 EXAM 1 Q UESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS What is pediatric nursing? The nursing care of children from birth through adolescence includes health promotion, illness management, and health restoration What are the developmental considerations that are important in pediatric nursing? physical cognitive social emotional Why is it important to consider developmental aspects within pediatric nursing? All of the developmental aspects (physical, cognitive, social, and emotional) make up who the child is What is the #1 cause of infant (birth to 1 yrs old) mortality in the US? birth defects What is the #1 cause of child mortality (over the age of 1) in the US? Unintentional injury/accidents What type of mortality trends are recently increasing amongst 1 0-25 year old patients? Violent death rates (via homocide, suicide, MVA, etc.) Why is important to utilize the family -centered care model within pediatric nursing? Important to develop a care plan that is respectful and amendable to what the patient and family wants What is a key aspect of family centered care? RESPECT Why is important to know family roles and special parenting situations? It is important to know and understand how the family dynamics may affect the child. What are some roles of the pediatric nurse? - incorporate knowledge of growth and development - understands family is INTEGRAL - practice culturally sensitive health care - understands the physiological differences between child and adult - provides care based on developmental stage What are some disease processes that are beginning to increase in childhood? - obesity - hypertension - diabetes What is the age range of n ewborns? birth to 1 month What is the age range for infants? Birth to 1st birthday What is the age range for toddlers? 1-3 years What is the age range for preschool? 3-5 years What is the age range for school -age children? 6-12 years What is the age range for adolescents? 12-18 years What is anticipatory guidance? Counseling/coaching that we (nurses) give to caregivers, so that we can meet the patient's needs with the appropriate tools What are some blocks to communication? - infor mation overload - giving premature reassurance To integrate spiritual care into practice, the nurse should: A. demonstrate respect
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