Pediatric Concepts: Growth, Development, and Nursing Care

Flashcards summarizing key pediatric concepts related to growth, development, and nursing care.

Developmental Theory

A framework to understand the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes that occur throughout childhood.

Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages

A theory that outlines eight stages of human development, focusing on psychosocial crises in each stage.

Piaget’s Cognitive Stages

A theory proposing four stages of cognitive development from infancy to adulthood, exploring how children think.

Cephalocaudal Growth

A pattern of growth where development starts from the head and moves towards the toes.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, developed during infancy.

Parallel Play

A type of play common in toddlers where children play side by side but do not interact directly.

Associative Play

A form of play in preschoolers where children engage with each other but do not follow established rules.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory where children begin to think logically about concrete events.

FLACC Scale

A pain assessment tool used for infants and young children, measuring face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability.

PCA Pumps

Patient-controlled analgesia pumps that allow patients to self-administer pain medication.

Health Promotion for Infants

Includes measures such as car seat safety, regular check-ups, and teaching about normal growth and development.

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, a risk that can be minimized through safe sleep practices.

Inflammatory Response

A biological response to harmful stimuli, often leading to symptoms of pain, redness, and swelling.

Chronic Illness Care

Support provided to children with chronic conditions, emphasizing normal routines and clear family boundaries.