NUR 240 - PEDs Quiz 1 Study
Guide questions and answers
Continuum of Pediatric Health Care
The Bindler-Ball Continuum
Outer Bars - Family, Cultural, and Community
*Cultural influences include the family's values and beliefs, and cultural
competence of the nurse caring for the child.
Inner Categories - Acute Conditions, Chronic Conditions and End of Life
care
* The range of health care needed by children
Base of Triangle - Health Promotion
* All children need health promotion and health maintenance services
Roles of Nurses in Child Health Care - Direct Care
Direct Care -
· Assesses the child
· Identifies the health concerns
· Lists the nursing diagnoses describing the responses
· Implements and evaluates nursing care
· Minimizing psychologic and physical distress
· Provides support to children and their families
· Listening to concerns
· Being present during stressful or emotional experiences
pg. 2
Roles of Nurses in Child Health Care - Client Education
Client Education -
, · Help the child and parents/guardians make informed choices about
health and healthy behaviors
· Help children adapt to the hospital setting
· Prepare children for procedures
· Educate family to watch for important signs/responses to therapies
pg. 3
Roles of Nurses in Child Health Care - Advocacy
Advocacy -
· Be aware of the needs of the child and family
· Be aware of the family’s resources
· Be aware of heath care services available in the community
· Serve on committees to ensure that the policies and resources meet
psychological needs of children and families.
· Protects the child and family
pg. 3
Roles of Nursing in Child Health Care - Case Management
Case Management -
· Coordinating the implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan
· Facilitation and delivery of health care services
· Discharge planning
pg. 4
Current Societal Influences on Pediatric Health Care and Nursing Practice
Most Common Causes of Child Mortality - 1 to 4 Years
1 to 4 years:
1.) Unintentional injury
2.) Congenital malformations
3.) Homicide
4.) Malignant neoplasms
5.) Heart Disease
Most Common Causes of Child Mortality - 5 to 9 years
Guide questions and answers
Continuum of Pediatric Health Care
The Bindler-Ball Continuum
Outer Bars - Family, Cultural, and Community
*Cultural influences include the family's values and beliefs, and cultural
competence of the nurse caring for the child.
Inner Categories - Acute Conditions, Chronic Conditions and End of Life
care
* The range of health care needed by children
Base of Triangle - Health Promotion
* All children need health promotion and health maintenance services
Roles of Nurses in Child Health Care - Direct Care
Direct Care -
· Assesses the child
· Identifies the health concerns
· Lists the nursing diagnoses describing the responses
· Implements and evaluates nursing care
· Minimizing psychologic and physical distress
· Provides support to children and their families
· Listening to concerns
· Being present during stressful or emotional experiences
pg. 2
Roles of Nurses in Child Health Care - Client Education
Client Education -
, · Help the child and parents/guardians make informed choices about
health and healthy behaviors
· Help children adapt to the hospital setting
· Prepare children for procedures
· Educate family to watch for important signs/responses to therapies
pg. 3
Roles of Nurses in Child Health Care - Advocacy
Advocacy -
· Be aware of the needs of the child and family
· Be aware of the family’s resources
· Be aware of heath care services available in the community
· Serve on committees to ensure that the policies and resources meet
psychological needs of children and families.
· Protects the child and family
pg. 3
Roles of Nursing in Child Health Care - Case Management
Case Management -
· Coordinating the implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan
· Facilitation and delivery of health care services
· Discharge planning
pg. 4
Current Societal Influences on Pediatric Health Care and Nursing Practice
Most Common Causes of Child Mortality - 1 to 4 Years
1 to 4 years:
1.) Unintentional injury
2.) Congenital malformations
3.) Homicide
4.) Malignant neoplasms
5.) Heart Disease
Most Common Causes of Child Mortality - 5 to 9 years
