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TEST BANK ATI PEDIATRICS EXAM LATEST UPDATE ALL CHAPTERS COVERED GRADED A+

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1. A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children. Which statement explains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and mortality? a. Life span statistics are included in the data. b. It explains effectiveness of treatment. c. Cost-effective treatment is detailed for the general population. d. High-risk age groups for certain disorders or hazards are identified. - ANSWER-ANS: D Analysis of morbidity and mortality data provides the parents with inf...

To establish a good interview relationship with an adolescent, which strategy is most appropriate? 1. Asking personal questions unrelated to the situation 2. Writing down everything the teen says 3. Asking open-ended questions 4. Discussing the nurse's own thoughts and feelings about the situation - ANSWER-3. Asking open-ended questions RATIONALE: Open-ended questions allow the adolescent to share information and feelings. Asking personal questions not related to the situation jeopardi...

Abraham Jacobi - ANSWER-Who is known as the father of pediatrics? Lillian Wald - ANSWER-Which nurse founded the Henry Street Settlement in New York City? National Commission on Children - ANSWER-The 1st White House Conference on Children focused on issues of child labor, dependent children, and infant care. As a result, what was established in 1987 on behalf of children? Provide anticipatory guidance and explain all procedures. - ANSWER-A 4 yo child is to be hospitalized for the 1st tim...

Health - ANSWER-a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infertility Leading cause of death in children older than 1 - ANSWER-Unintentional injuries mortality - ANSWER-is the number of individuals who have died over a specific period neonatal mortality rate - ANSWER-the number of infant deaths occurring in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births infant mortality rate - ANSWER-the number of deaths refers to the number...

how much does the weight increase by at 30 months? - ANSWER-quadruples how much as the child grow at 2 years old? - ANSWER-50% of adult height does the growth increase? - ANSWER-no, the growth velocity slows how do the legs appear to look? - ANSWER-appears to be bowlegged and potbellied what are present in the mouth? - ANSWER-all primary teeth (20) when does the anterior fontanel close by? - ANSWER-12-18 months when can a child throw a ball overhand? - ANSWER-at 18 months wh...

What is the philosophy of pediatric nursing? - ANSWER-- family centered care What is family centered care? - ANSWER-- family is central, everything else is changing - must incorporate parents into care, planning, and giving care - do not judge - must address the needs of all family members What are the two basic concepts of family centered care? - ANSWER-- enabling - empowerment What is enabling? - ANSWER-- giving them resources/skills/education - assessing what they know - teac...

What is family centered care? - ANSWER-It promotes a relationship in which family members and professionals work together to ensure the best services for the child and family Give an example of providing atraumatic care. - ANSWER-Setting up a small playground for hospitalized children Nuclear Family - ANSWER-a couple and their dependent children Blended Family - ANSWER-when you and your partner make a life together with the children from one or both of your previous relationships Ext...

Dr. Abraham Jacobi - ANSWER-Who is referred to as the father of pediatrics The investigation of childhood illnesses - ANSWER-What was dr. Jacobi innovative in Infantchildhood mortality, morbidity and injuries particular to the pediatric population and to reduce these factors - ANSWER-It is the responsibility of the pediatric nurse to be current on _____ Health promotion and educating - ANSWER-The pediatric nurse is vital in encouraging ____ and ____ families and the community to lower...

average weight for newborn - ANSWER-7 pounds birth weight doubles - ANSWER-5 months birth weight triples - ANSWER-12 months average height for newborns - ANSWER-20 inches FLACC used for children age - ANSWER-1-5 years posterior fontanel closes by - ANSWER-2 months develops object permanence - ANSWER-9 months moro - ANSWER-startle reflex tonic neck - ANSWER-fencing walk alone around - ANSWER-12 months should drink only breastmilk for first - ANSWER-6 months feed b...