Pediatric Nursing Review Flashcards

These flashcards review essential concepts and information from the Pediatric Nursing lecture notes, helping students prepare for their exam.

What is the major goal of pediatric nursing?

To improve the quality of health care for children and their families.

What are some key focus areas of Healthy People 2030 and Bright Futures goals?

Family support, mental health, nutrition, healthy weight, physical activity, oral health, safety and injury prevention.

What is infant mortality?

The number of deaths per 1000 live births during the first year of life.

What is a major determinant of neonatal death?

Birth weight; specifically, low birth weight (LBW) which is less than 2500 g.

At what age do children have the lowest death rates?

Ages 5 to 14 years.

What significant increases in mortality occur in adolescence?

Injuries, homicide, and suicide.

Define family-centered care in pediatric nursing.

A philosophy of care that recognizes the family as a constant in a child's life and addresses the needs of all family members.

What is atraumatic care?

Care that reduces psychological distress and minimizes physical distress.

What is the main purpose of developmental assessments?

To evaluate children's growth and developmental milestones.

What are some common health problems in children today?

Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, childhood injuries, violence, and the vaping epidemic.

Explain the concept of cultural humility in health care providers.

Being aware that other people might live by different rules and priorities, and respecting their beliefs.

List the stages of Erikson's psychosocial development.

Trust vs. mistrust, Autonomy vs. shame and doubt, Initiative vs. guilt, Industry vs. inferiority, Identity vs. role confusion.

What are Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete operations, Formal operations.

Identify the factors contributing to the health beliefs of an individual.

Physical care, mental health aspects, and spiritual care traditions.

What is the primary purpose of communication in pediatric nursing?

To build trust, protect privacy, and ensure effective caregiver-child relationships.

What is a major health problem reported among migrant children and adolescents?

Suicide.

What are the types of play in childhood development?

Social-affective play, sense-pleasure play, skill play, unoccupied behavior, dramatic or pretend play, games.

How should a nurse approach pediatric pain assessment?

By utilizing age-appropriate pain assessment tools and approaches tailored to the child's developmental level.

What is the significance of the 'Faces Pain Scale—Revised (FPS-R)?

It is a self-report pain-rating scale that can be used with children older than 4 years.

What is the role of non-pharmacologic pain management in children?

To provide distraction, relaxation, and comfort measures to help manage pain without medications.