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CHAPTER LIST
Part I: Foundations of Pediatric Nursing
1. Overview of Pediatric Nursing
2. Legal and Ethical Issues
3. The Child in Context of the Family
4. Community and Home Health Nursing
5. School Nursing
6. Theoretical Approaches to the Growth and Development of Children
Part II: Growth and Development
7. Growth and Development of the Newborn
8. Growth and Development of the Infant
9. Growth and Development of the Toddler
10. Growth and Development of the Preschooler
11. Growth and Development of the School-Age Child
12. Growth and Development of the Adolescent
Part III: Pediatric Nursing Assessment and Communication
13. Child and Family Communication
14. Pediatric Assessment
Part IV: Pediatric Health Conditions
15. Infectious Diseases
16. Care of Children Who Are Hospitalized
17. Chronic Conditions
18. Pain Management
19. Medication Administration
20. Loss and Bereavement
Part V: Alterations in Health
21. Fluid and Electrolyte Alterations
22. Genitourinary Alterations
23. Gastrointestinal Alterations
24. Respiratory Alterations
25. Cardiovascular Alterations
26. Hematological Alterations
27. Immunologic Alterations
28. Endocrine Alterations
29. Cellular Alterations
30. Integumentary Alterations
31. Sensory Alterations
32. Neurological Alterations
33. Cognitive Alterations
34. Musculoskeletal Alterations
35. Psychosocial Alterations
Part VI: Special Topics
36. Child Abuse and Neglect
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Chapter 1: Overview of Pediatric Nursing
Question 1
A nursing student is studying the core components of pediatric nursing. Which of
the following best describes the primary focus of pediatric nursing?
A) Prevention of adult diseases in children
B) Providing care to children based on adult nursing protocols
C) Fostering the physical, mental, and social well-being of children
D) Focusing on care in the neonatal period only
✅ Correct Answer:C) Fostering the physical, mental, and social well-being of
children
Rationale: Pediatric nursing emphasizes a holistic approach, focusing on the
physical, emotional, and social health of children. This is distinct from adult-
focused care, which often emphasizes disease prevention or treatment.
DIF: Understanding
TOP: Pediatric Nursing Overview
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 2:
A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a 10-year-old child diagnosed with asthma.
The nurse considers which factor to be most important when planning care for
pediatric patients?
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A) The child’s ability to understand complex medical terminology
B) Family involvement and their ability to follow the care plan
C) The child’s preference for a specific treatment modality
D) The nurse’s previous experience with asthma in adults
✅ Correct Answer:B) Family involvement and their ability to follow the care
plan
Rationale: Family involvement is essential in pediatric nursing as children often
rely on caregivers for management and adherence to treatment plans. This
approach is integral to effective care and management.
DIF: Applying
TOP: Pediatric Nursing Overview
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment –
Management of Care
Question 3:
Which of the following theories is most relevant to pediatric nursing, as it
emphasizes the development of a child’s identity and emotional growth throughout
different stages?
A) Freud’s Psychosexual Theory
B) Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory
C) Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
D) Kohlberg’s Moral Development Theory
✅ Correct Answer:B) Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory
Rationale: Erikson's psychosocial theory highlights key developmental stages,
focusing on identity formation and the social aspects of a child’s growth, which
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CHAPTER LIST
Part I: Foundations of Pediatric Nursing
1. Overview of Pediatric Nursing
2. Legal and Ethical Issues
3. The Child in Context of the Family
4. Community and Home Health Nursing
5. School Nursing
6. Theoretical Approaches to the Growth and Development of Children
Part II: Growth and Development
7. Growth and Development of the Newborn
8. Growth and Development of the Infant
9. Growth and Development of the Toddler
10. Growth and Development of the Preschooler
11. Growth and Development of the School-Age Child
12. Growth and Development of the Adolescent
Part III: Pediatric Nursing Assessment and Communication
13. Child and Family Communication
14. Pediatric Assessment
Part IV: Pediatric Health Conditions
15. Infectious Diseases
16. Care of Children Who Are Hospitalized
17. Chronic Conditions
18. Pain Management
19. Medication Administration
20. Loss and Bereavement
Part V: Alterations in Health
21. Fluid and Electrolyte Alterations
22. Genitourinary Alterations
23. Gastrointestinal Alterations
24. Respiratory Alterations
25. Cardiovascular Alterations
26. Hematological Alterations
27. Immunologic Alterations
28. Endocrine Alterations
29. Cellular Alterations
30. Integumentary Alterations
31. Sensory Alterations
32. Neurological Alterations
33. Cognitive Alterations
34. Musculoskeletal Alterations
35. Psychosocial Alterations
Part VI: Special Topics
36. Child Abuse and Neglect
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Chapter 1: Overview of Pediatric Nursing
Question 1
A nursing student is studying the core components of pediatric nursing. Which of
the following best describes the primary focus of pediatric nursing?
A) Prevention of adult diseases in children
B) Providing care to children based on adult nursing protocols
C) Fostering the physical, mental, and social well-being of children
D) Focusing on care in the neonatal period only
✅ Correct Answer:C) Fostering the physical, mental, and social well-being of
children
Rationale: Pediatric nursing emphasizes a holistic approach, focusing on the
physical, emotional, and social health of children. This is distinct from adult-
focused care, which often emphasizes disease prevention or treatment.
DIF: Understanding
TOP: Pediatric Nursing Overview
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Question 2:
A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a 10-year-old child diagnosed with asthma.
The nurse considers which factor to be most important when planning care for
pediatric patients?
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A) The child’s ability to understand complex medical terminology
B) Family involvement and their ability to follow the care plan
C) The child’s preference for a specific treatment modality
D) The nurse’s previous experience with asthma in adults
✅ Correct Answer:B) Family involvement and their ability to follow the care
plan
Rationale: Family involvement is essential in pediatric nursing as children often
rely on caregivers for management and adherence to treatment plans. This
approach is integral to effective care and management.
DIF: Applying
TOP: Pediatric Nursing Overview
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment –
Management of Care
Question 3:
Which of the following theories is most relevant to pediatric nursing, as it
emphasizes the development of a child’s identity and emotional growth throughout
different stages?
A) Freud’s Psychosexual Theory
B) Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory
C) Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
D) Kohlberg’s Moral Development Theory
✅ Correct Answer:B) Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory
Rationale: Erikson's psychosocial theory highlights key developmental stages,
focusing on identity formation and the social aspects of a child’s growth, which
