Nursing Pediatrics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

What is the recommended serving size of vegetables for a toddler? a. 1 tablespoon. b. 1 teaspoon. c. 1/2 teaspoon. d. 1/2 tablespoon. - ANSWER-a The nurse is providing emergency care for an unconscious child who presents with a head injury sustained in a fall. Which is the highest nursing priority? a. Establish an airway. b. Assess neurological status. c. Stabilize the spine. d. Obtain vital signs. - ANSWER-a he vital signs of a 4-year-old child with polyuria ...

An 18-Month-Old is discharged from the hospital after having a febrile seizure secondary to exanthem subitum (Roseola). On discharge, the mother asks the nurse if her 6-year-old twins will get sick. Which teaching about the transmission of roseola would be most accurate? 1. The child should be isolated at home until the vesicles have dried. 2. The child does not need to be isolated from the older siblings. 3. Administer acetaminophen to the older siblings to prevent seizures. 4. ...

helps establish relationships between the nurse the child and the family - ANSWER-as a nurse why interview a family? what are the rules when interviewing a patient - ANSWER-listen and communicate introduce and explain your purpose have an established tone what do you need when obtaining a childs history - ANSWER-biographical data history of present health concern health history family health history allergies medication and substance abuse lifestyle and developmental level when d...