Foundation of nursing practice
Meaning of self-image?: An individual mental representation about themselves.
Could peers have influence on how child feels?: Children are greatly what their peers
think and their social standing within their chosen circle.
What are the consequences of children being included for peers ?: Children that
excluded from their peers experience social development consequences, isolation,
anxiety and disengagement from professionals
What do children at early stages ?: Children develop morality at an early age which can
lead to inclusion and positive relationships with peers. Children from infancy learn to
recognise characteristics and group certain people together.
What is children nurse responsibility?(communication wise ): It is the nurse's
responsibility to make the child feel at ease and make the child feel at ease and be openly
communicative.
How do children divide facial expressions ?: Initially, children divide facial expressions into
2 simple categories(feels good,feels bad )
At about how many months do babies respond to different tones ?: At about 2-4 months,
babies will begin to respond to the different tones that you may use.
How do children aged 0-1 years communicate?: -A baby crying could mean something is
wrong
-After 6 months children communicate by babbling noises. Some words emergency
-Moving ,gesturing and vocalising direct attention could be a way of communicating.
How do children aged 1-2 years communicate?: - 2 years children could communicate
with sentences 2-3 words.
,-children learn to respond to signals
How do children aged 2-3 years old communicate?: -follow instruction up to 3 key rules
-can begin to ask questions
speech is understandable
-children could express there feelings
How do children aged 3-5 years old communicate?: - By age 5 years old children
understand thousands of words -
vocabulary continues to grow
what does the NMC state with relationships with colleagues ?: Positive nurse to
nurse relationships are crucial to the wellbeing of patients, health care organisation and
nurses
Meaning of communication ?: The imparting or exchanging information by speaking,
writing and using some other medium (sharing ideas and feelings)
Why is communication important in health care?: -Communication is key to safe health
care -Effective communication between other health professionals could lead to high
standard being delivered to patient. Therefore patients would be more satisfied
- Less likely for errors to occur as communication between health professionals is effective
-Effective communication between nurse and patient could lead to more strong and
trusting relationship between patient and nurse. Nurse and service user could build a
therapeutic relationship.
- Effective communication between service user and nurse, may lead to strong
therapeutic relationship. Stronger relationship may build the patient trust, this would
therefore lead to patient expressing they're needs to nurse. In cases like these the nurse
would be able identify, address the patient needs and concerns.
Which code requires effective communication form children nursing?: Effective
communication which children is a fundamental children nursing skill and is a
requirement from the NMC code
, What are the different types of communication: Spoken and verbal communication-
using
spoken word to convey information
Non-verbal communication - sharing information without using words. Covering body
languages, gestures, Written communication- includes letter,notes, social media , clinical
records , journals, books etc.
Visualisation -graphs and charts, maps and diagrams,pictures to communicate
Verbal communication and example: Tone, volume, pace , language barriers, choice of
words, use
of jargon
Use an appropriate tone , volume and pace when speaking to child.
For example, when speaking to a crying child use a soft tone and warm voice.
Non verbal communication and example: Body language, facial expression, eye contact,
gestures ,touch and space
Example of children's nurse showing good non verbal communication is smiling , when
child speaking showing eye contact (Ensure appropriate levels of eye contact)
1.SOLER: S-sit squarely not necessarily face to face with service user
O-open posture
L- lean slightly forward
E- Eye contact
R—Relax
Do children have a right to be involved in there care ?: Children have the right be involved
in all decisions that involve and their healthcare. However, People aged 16 or over are
entitled to consent to their own treatment. This can only be overruled in exceptional
circumstances.
Enablers of communication (enablers of communication are those entities that facilitate
the effective communication between sender and receiver) ?: -
, "active" listening
-Appropriate environment
-Appropriate language
-Maintaining professionalism
-Acknowledgement of concerns
-Empathy
-Explain actions to be taken
-Appropriate boundaries
Barriers that effect someones effective communication?: - Inappropriate environment
-Insufficient time
-Defensive or argumentative
-Failure to act
-Unprofessional response
-Refusal to engage
-Negative body language
Examples of the effects of poor communication?: -Only 30% of people are given written
information on what they should or should not do
-Some people require medication. Only 28 % were told the side effects and 55% of people
were told how to take it.
12% received no information at all.
Does every service user have the same communication needs ?: Different people have
different communication needs. It is essential to treat each patient as individuals and
show patient centred care. This could have positive influence on service users
relationship with nurse or other health professionals. It is essential nurses are able to
adapt there manner of communication to meet the service users needs.
What are the reasons/factors a nurse might adapt there communication ?: -
Meaning of self-image?: An individual mental representation about themselves.
Could peers have influence on how child feels?: Children are greatly what their peers
think and their social standing within their chosen circle.
What are the consequences of children being included for peers ?: Children that
excluded from their peers experience social development consequences, isolation,
anxiety and disengagement from professionals
What do children at early stages ?: Children develop morality at an early age which can
lead to inclusion and positive relationships with peers. Children from infancy learn to
recognise characteristics and group certain people together.
What is children nurse responsibility?(communication wise ): It is the nurse's
responsibility to make the child feel at ease and make the child feel at ease and be openly
communicative.
How do children divide facial expressions ?: Initially, children divide facial expressions into
2 simple categories(feels good,feels bad )
At about how many months do babies respond to different tones ?: At about 2-4 months,
babies will begin to respond to the different tones that you may use.
How do children aged 0-1 years communicate?: -A baby crying could mean something is
wrong
-After 6 months children communicate by babbling noises. Some words emergency
-Moving ,gesturing and vocalising direct attention could be a way of communicating.
How do children aged 1-2 years communicate?: - 2 years children could communicate
with sentences 2-3 words.
,-children learn to respond to signals
How do children aged 2-3 years old communicate?: -follow instruction up to 3 key rules
-can begin to ask questions
speech is understandable
-children could express there feelings
How do children aged 3-5 years old communicate?: - By age 5 years old children
understand thousands of words -
vocabulary continues to grow
what does the NMC state with relationships with colleagues ?: Positive nurse to
nurse relationships are crucial to the wellbeing of patients, health care organisation and
nurses
Meaning of communication ?: The imparting or exchanging information by speaking,
writing and using some other medium (sharing ideas and feelings)
Why is communication important in health care?: -Communication is key to safe health
care -Effective communication between other health professionals could lead to high
standard being delivered to patient. Therefore patients would be more satisfied
- Less likely for errors to occur as communication between health professionals is effective
-Effective communication between nurse and patient could lead to more strong and
trusting relationship between patient and nurse. Nurse and service user could build a
therapeutic relationship.
- Effective communication between service user and nurse, may lead to strong
therapeutic relationship. Stronger relationship may build the patient trust, this would
therefore lead to patient expressing they're needs to nurse. In cases like these the nurse
would be able identify, address the patient needs and concerns.
Which code requires effective communication form children nursing?: Effective
communication which children is a fundamental children nursing skill and is a
requirement from the NMC code
, What are the different types of communication: Spoken and verbal communication-
using
spoken word to convey information
Non-verbal communication - sharing information without using words. Covering body
languages, gestures, Written communication- includes letter,notes, social media , clinical
records , journals, books etc.
Visualisation -graphs and charts, maps and diagrams,pictures to communicate
Verbal communication and example: Tone, volume, pace , language barriers, choice of
words, use
of jargon
Use an appropriate tone , volume and pace when speaking to child.
For example, when speaking to a crying child use a soft tone and warm voice.
Non verbal communication and example: Body language, facial expression, eye contact,
gestures ,touch and space
Example of children's nurse showing good non verbal communication is smiling , when
child speaking showing eye contact (Ensure appropriate levels of eye contact)
1.SOLER: S-sit squarely not necessarily face to face with service user
O-open posture
L- lean slightly forward
E- Eye contact
R—Relax
Do children have a right to be involved in there care ?: Children have the right be involved
in all decisions that involve and their healthcare. However, People aged 16 or over are
entitled to consent to their own treatment. This can only be overruled in exceptional
circumstances.
Enablers of communication (enablers of communication are those entities that facilitate
the effective communication between sender and receiver) ?: -
, "active" listening
-Appropriate environment
-Appropriate language
-Maintaining professionalism
-Acknowledgement of concerns
-Empathy
-Explain actions to be taken
-Appropriate boundaries
Barriers that effect someones effective communication?: - Inappropriate environment
-Insufficient time
-Defensive or argumentative
-Failure to act
-Unprofessional response
-Refusal to engage
-Negative body language
Examples of the effects of poor communication?: -Only 30% of people are given written
information on what they should or should not do
-Some people require medication. Only 28 % were told the side effects and 55% of people
were told how to take it.
12% received no information at all.
Does every service user have the same communication needs ?: Different people have
different communication needs. It is essential to treat each patient as individuals and
show patient centred care. This could have positive influence on service users
relationship with nurse or other health professionals. It is essential nurses are able to
adapt there manner of communication to meet the service users needs.
What are the reasons/factors a nurse might adapt there communication ?: -
