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BSNC 5000 - Peds Mod. 2 Exam Questions
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What is family-centred care (FCC)? - answer✔- partnership approach to healthcare decision-
making
- considers the needs of all family members (not just the child)
What are the 2 basic concepts of FCC? - answer✔1. enabling - allows for family members to
display their current abilities and acquire new ones
2. empowerment - assists families to maintain or acquire a sense of control over their lives,
make positive changes, foster own strengths
Describe the 5 general principles of FCC? - answer✔1) Information Sharing
a. The exchange of information is open, objective, and unbiased
b. It is presented in a way that patients and families understand
2) Respect and Honoring Differences
a. The working relationship is marked by respect for diversity of cultural and linguistic
traditions, and care preferences
3) Partnership and Collaboration
a. Medically appropriate decisions that best fit the needs, strengths, values, and abilities of all
involved are made together by involved parties, including families at the level they choose
b. Working with patients to help change the healthcare system for the better
4) Negotiation
a. The desired outcomes of medical care plans are flexible and not necessarily absolute
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5) Care in Context of Family and Community
a. Direct medical care and decision-making reflect the child within the context of his/her family,
home, school, daily activities, and quality of life within the community
What are some barriers to FCC? - answer✔- understanding family centered care
- support for practices
- research
Describe the role of the family in in-patient care and discharge planning. - answer✔· Family
presence at beside rounds or procedures
· Family advocacy - family share in the control of the management plan
· Family members must participate in the discussion and decision making
· 80-95% of families prefer teaching and care discussions to occur at bedside
· Family-centred rounds (FCR) important component of medical education
What is atraumatic care? - answer✔The use of interventions that eliminate or minimize
psychological and physical distress or trauma that is experienced by children and families in the
health care system.
What are the 3 principles of atraumatic care? - answer✔(1) Prevent or minimize the child's
separation from the family;
(2) Promote a sense of control; and
(3) Prevent or minimize bodily injury and pain
Why is atraumatic care important? - answer✔It can eliminate and minimize the experience of
psychological and physical distress in children and families during the healthcare process
List/describe strategies to promote atraumatic care in practice. - answer✔· Fostering the
parent-child relationship during hospitalization
· Preparing the child before any unfamiliar treatment or procedure
· Controlling pain
· Allowing the child privacy
· Providing play
· Activities for expression of fear and aggression
· Offering choices to children
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