NSG222 Family Nursing (Pediatrics Section) Exam
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1. Principles of Atraumatic Care: Prevent or minumize physical stressors,
includ- ing, 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
2. Atraumatic Care: therapeutic care that minimizes or eliminates the
psychological and physical distress experienced by children and their
families in the health care system
3. Techniques For Providing Atraumatic Care: •Therapeutic
communication (Goal directed, Focused and purposeful)
,• Therapeutic play (Provides emotional outlet or coping devices)
• Child education (Helps child understand the reason for the
hospitalization/proce- dures)
• Parental education (engages parents as active participants in health
care team
4. Role of Child Life Specialists In Atraumatic Care: Provide programs to
prepare children for 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
5. How To Minimize Physical Stressors Of The Child During Hospitaliza-
tion/During Procedure: Engage the child in identifying what would
make him or her comfortable
Use positions that are comfortable to the child (sitting on
,parents lap) Therapeutic hugging
Use distraction methods (music, conversation)
6. Specific Learning Principles Related To Children: •Establishing rapport
with the child is the first step
• The age and developmental level of the child will determine the
amount, format, and timing of the information given
• Create a teaching plan that addresses the developmental stage of
the child
• Adolescents are particularly sensitive about maintaining body
image and feelings of control and autonomy
, 7. Health supervision: The process of health promotion services, growth
and de- velopment monitoring, and disease and injury prevention
throughout the child's life.
8. Three Components Of Health Supervision: 1. Developmental
surveillance and screening
2. Injury and disease prevention
3. Health promotion
9. Components of Developmental Surveillance: Noting and addressing
parental concerns
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
10.Developmental Surveillance: is an ongoing collection of skilled
observations made over time during health care visits.
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1. Principles of Atraumatic Care: Prevent or minumize physical stressors,
includ- ing, 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
2. Atraumatic Care: therapeutic care that minimizes or eliminates the
psychological and physical distress experienced by children and their
families in the health care system
3. Techniques For Providing Atraumatic Care: •Therapeutic
communication (Goal directed, Focused and purposeful)
,• Therapeutic play (Provides emotional outlet or coping devices)
• Child education (Helps child understand the reason for the
hospitalization/proce- dures)
• Parental education (engages parents as active participants in health
care team
4. Role of Child Life Specialists In Atraumatic Care: Provide programs to
prepare children for 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
5. How To Minimize Physical Stressors Of The Child During Hospitaliza-
tion/During Procedure: Engage the child in identifying what would
make him or her comfortable
Use positions that are comfortable to the child (sitting on
,parents lap) Therapeutic hugging
Use distraction methods (music, conversation)
6. Specific Learning Principles Related To Children: •Establishing rapport
with the child is the first step
• The age and developmental level of the child will determine the
amount, format, and timing of the information given
• Create a teaching plan that addresses the developmental stage of
the child
• Adolescents are particularly sensitive about maintaining body
image and feelings of control and autonomy
, 7. Health supervision: The process of health promotion services, growth
and de- velopment monitoring, and disease and injury prevention
throughout the child's life.
8. Three Components Of Health Supervision: 1. Developmental
surveillance and screening
2. Injury and disease prevention
3. Health promotion
9. Components of Developmental Surveillance: Noting and addressing
parental concerns
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
10.Developmental Surveillance: is an ongoing collection of skilled
observations made over time during health care visits.
