NSG222 Family Nursing (Pediatrics Section) Exam Questions
and Answers
Terms in this set (82)
Prevent or minumize physical stressors, including, pain, discomfot, immobility, sleep
deprivation, inability to eat or drink, and changes in elimination
Principles of Atraumatic Care Prevent or minimize parent- child separation
Promote family centered care, treating the family as the patient
Promote a sense of control
therapeutic care that minimizes or eliminates the psychological and physical distress
Atraumatic Care
experienced by children and their families in the health care system
• Therapeutic communication (Goal directed, Focused and purposeful)
• Therapeutic play (Provides emotional outlet or coping devices)
Techniques For Providing Atraumatic Care • Child education (Helps child understand the reason for the
hospitalization/procedures)
• Parental education (engages parents as active participants in health care team
Provide programs to prepare children for hospitalization and painful procedures
Provide support during medical procedures
Role of Child Life Specialists In Atraumatic
Therapeutic play and activities to support normal growth and development
Care
Sibling support; advocacy for the child and family (allow siblings to be with them)
Grief and bereavement support
Engage the child in identifying what would make him or her comfortable
How To Minimize Physical Stressors Of The
Use positions that are comfortable to the child (sitting on parents lap)
Child During Hospitalization/During
Therapeutic hugging
Procedure
Use distraction methods (music, conversation)
• Establishing rapport with the child is the first step
• The age and developmental level of the child will determine the amount, format,
Specific Learning Principles Related To and timing of the information given
Children • 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
, The process of health promotion services, growth and development monitoring, and
Health supervision
disease and injury prevention throughout the child's life.
1. Developmental surveillance and screening
Three Components Of Health Supervision 2. Injury and disease prevention
3. Health promotion
Noting and addressing parental concerns
Obtaining a developmental history (obtain developmental questionnaire from
Components of Developmental parent)
Surveillance Perform a physical assessment (recognize normal growth and development)
Making accurate observations (observe the child, communicate with the child)
Consulting with relevant professionals
is an ongoing collection of skilled observations made over time during health care
Developmental Surveillance
visits.
Private physician offices
Freestanding clinics in retail stores
Setting Where Health Supervision Is Community health department clinics
Observed Non profit community-based clinics with sliding scale payments
Daycare centers
Schools
History and physical assessment
Developmental/behavioral assessment
Sensory screening (vision and hearing)
Appropriate at risk screening
Immunizations
What Should Be Done During Health
Health Promotion
Supervision Visit?
*** nurse will examine child and do physical exam, have patient fill out questionnaire,
different screening include metabolic screening, monitor vs, check lab values,
provide immunizations based on age.
***educate parents on preventing drowning, poisoning, and eating (weight, foot
intake, dental care)
Birth: Hep B
1-2: Hep B
Vaccination Schedule From Newborn
2-4: RV, DTaP, Hib, PCV13, IPV
6: Hep B
Patient/family counseling which includes information, advice, and suggestions about
Anticipatory Guidance
expected health-related life occurrences, health maintenance, and preventive plans.
• Promoting oral health care
• Promoting healthy weight
Topics for Anticipatory Guidance • Promoting healthy activity
• Promoting personal hygiene
• Promoting safe sun exposure
• Introduce self and smile; explain the different roles of the nurse.
• Let the child and family know what will happen and what is expected of them.
• Communicate at age-appropriate levels.
Steps of the Admission Process • Orient child and family to hospital unit.
• Allow time for questions or concerns.
• Perform nursing interview.
*** Try to figure out the needs of the child to address the concerns
Remove or minimize health barriers to learning by providing direct healthcare to
What Is The Role Of The School Nurse?
students, screenings, referrals for health conditions
and Answers
Terms in this set (82)
Prevent or minumize physical stressors, including, pain, discomfot, immobility, sleep
deprivation, inability to eat or drink, and changes in elimination
Principles of Atraumatic Care Prevent or minimize parent- child separation
Promote family centered care, treating the family as the patient
Promote a sense of control
therapeutic care that minimizes or eliminates the psychological and physical distress
Atraumatic Care
experienced by children and their families in the health care system
• Therapeutic communication (Goal directed, Focused and purposeful)
• Therapeutic play (Provides emotional outlet or coping devices)
Techniques For Providing Atraumatic Care • Child education (Helps child understand the reason for the
hospitalization/procedures)
• Parental education (engages parents as active participants in health care team
Provide programs to prepare children for hospitalization and painful procedures
Provide support during medical procedures
Role of Child Life Specialists In Atraumatic
Therapeutic play and activities to support normal growth and development
Care
Sibling support; advocacy for the child and family (allow siblings to be with them)
Grief and bereavement support
Engage the child in identifying what would make him or her comfortable
How To Minimize Physical Stressors Of The
Use positions that are comfortable to the child (sitting on parents lap)
Child During Hospitalization/During
Therapeutic hugging
Procedure
Use distraction methods (music, conversation)
• Establishing rapport with the child is the first step
• The age and developmental level of the child will determine the amount, format,
Specific Learning Principles Related To and timing of the information given
Children • 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
, The process of health promotion services, growth and development monitoring, and
Health supervision
disease and injury prevention throughout the child's life.
1. Developmental surveillance and screening
Three Components Of Health Supervision 2. Injury and disease prevention
3. Health promotion
Noting and addressing parental concerns
Obtaining a developmental history (obtain developmental questionnaire from
Components of Developmental parent)
Surveillance Perform a physical assessment (recognize normal growth and development)
Making accurate observations (observe the child, communicate with the child)
Consulting with relevant professionals
is an ongoing collection of skilled observations made over time during health care
Developmental Surveillance
visits.
Private physician offices
Freestanding clinics in retail stores
Setting Where Health Supervision Is Community health department clinics
Observed Non profit community-based clinics with sliding scale payments
Daycare centers
Schools
History and physical assessment
Developmental/behavioral assessment
Sensory screening (vision and hearing)
Appropriate at risk screening
Immunizations
What Should Be Done During Health
Health Promotion
Supervision Visit?
*** nurse will examine child and do physical exam, have patient fill out questionnaire,
different screening include metabolic screening, monitor vs, check lab values,
provide immunizations based on age.
***educate parents on preventing drowning, poisoning, and eating (weight, foot
intake, dental care)
Birth: Hep B
1-2: Hep B
Vaccination Schedule From Newborn
2-4: RV, DTaP, Hib, PCV13, IPV
6: Hep B
Patient/family counseling which includes information, advice, and suggestions about
Anticipatory Guidance
expected health-related life occurrences, health maintenance, and preventive plans.
• Promoting oral health care
• Promoting healthy weight
Topics for Anticipatory Guidance • Promoting healthy activity
• Promoting personal hygiene
• Promoting safe sun exposure
• Introduce self and smile; explain the different roles of the nurse.
• Let the child and family know what will happen and what is expected of them.
• Communicate at age-appropriate levels.
Steps of the Admission Process • Orient child and family to hospital unit.
• Allow time for questions or concerns.
• Perform nursing interview.
*** Try to figure out the needs of the child to address the concerns
Remove or minimize health barriers to learning by providing direct healthcare to
What Is The Role Of The School Nurse?
students, screenings, referrals for health conditions
