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Pediatric Test #1
Unit 1(culture, roles of nurse, mortality)
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/02/2013

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What is the #1 role of the pediatric nurse?
Definition
Family advocate
Term
what is mandatory in pediatric nursing?
Definition
care and empathy
Term
What kind of relationship should we have in pediatric nursing
Definition
therapeutic
Term
whose needs are the priority?
Definition
child and family
Term
what is mortality?
Definition
incidence of # of death over specific time periods. Usually # of deaths per 1000 births
Term
What ages does infant mortality cover?
Definition
birth-1 year
Term
What are the infant leading causes of death?
Definition
1. congenital anomalies
2. short gestation/low birthweight
3. SIDS
4. maternal complications
Term
Age of childhood mortality (switches from infant to childhood)
Definition
one year
Term
True or false:
Is childhood mortality lower than infants?
Definition
YES. TRUE
Term
What age group has the lowest rate of mortality?
Definition
5-14 y/o
Term
At what age does childhood mortality increase?
Definition
14 years old
Term
True or False
Meningitis and Epiglotitis have increased in children?
Definition
False, the numbers have decreased
Term
Why have injuries, accidents, MVA, drowning, fires, firearms decreased?
Definition
Decreased with the use of car seats, seat belts, helmets, etc
Term
What are the leading causes of death in the age group 1-4?
Definition
1. Accidents
2. Congenital
3. Cancer
4. Homicide
Term
What are the leading causes of death in the age group 5-9?
Definition
1. Accidents
2. cancer
3. Congenital
4. Homicide
Term
What are the leading causes of death in the age group 10-14?
Definition
1. Accidents
2. Cancer
3. Suicide
4. Homicide
Term
What are the leading causes of death in the age group 15-19?
Definition
1. Accidents
2. Homicide
3. Suicide
4. Cancer
Term
What is the age of "assent" for research in children?
Definition
7 years old
Term
What are some exceptions to informed consents?
Definition
*"In loco parentis"
*oral consent w 2 witnesses
*emancipated minors, pregnant, married, HS graduate, military
Term
What are some examples of emancipated minors?
Definition
*pregnant or already a parent
*in the military
*self supporting and living away from home
Term
Are consents necessary in a life threatening emergencies?
Definition
No, no consent necessary in life threatening emergencies
Term
What are some conditions of informed consents?
Definition
*must be capable and competent
*must be over age over majority (18)
*must be free and voluntary
*must receive information on the procedure, risks/ consequences
Term
What should you do with a child in a strange environment?
Definition
try to offer familiar foods
Term
At what ages are children in Freud's oral stage?
Definition
0-1 year
Term
What does Freud say children are doing during the oral stage?
Definition
sucking, biting, chewing, vocalizing
Term
What ages are children in Freud's anal stage
Definition
1-3 years old
Term
What does Freud say children are practicing during the anal stage?
Definition
sphincter control
Term
What age is the phalic stage in Freud's developmental stages?
Definition
3-6 years old
Term
What does Freud say children are doing during the phallic stage?
Definition
understand sexual differences and genitals
Term
What ages does the latency period in Freud's developmental stage consist of?
Definition
6-12 years old
Term
What ages does Freud say the genital stage is?
Definition
>12 years old
Term
What does Freud say happens in the genital stage?
Definition
maturation of reproductive system, a source of tension and pleasure, friendship and marriage
Term
What is Erikson's infant stage?
Definition
Trust vs. Mistrust
Term
What needs to be met by a caregiver during trust vs mistrust?
Definition
basic needs
Term
What is Erikson's toddler stage?
Definition
Autonomy vs Shame/doubt
Term
what needs to be met during automony vs shame/doubt in a toddler?
Definition
trust and predictability of others
Term
what is the stage of Erikson called in a pre schooler?
Definition
Initiative vs Guilt
Term
What needs to be accomplished in initiative vs guilt in a preschooler?
Definition
energetic learning, sense of accomplishment vs inappropriate behavior
Term
What is Erikson's stage called in a school age child?
Definition
Industry vs Inferiority
Term
What happens in industry vs inferiority in a school age child?
Definition
*they develop a sense of accomplishment in learning new things
*feeling inferior with criticism of peers
Term
What is Erikson's adolescent stage called?
Definition
Identity vs role confusion
Term
what happens in the adolescent stage of Erikson?
Definition
group identity vs alienation &
personal identity vs role diffusion
Term
How much does an infant's height increase in the first year?
Definition
50%
Term
When does a birthweight double in a infant?
Definition
6 months
Term
What does an infant's weight do by 12 months?
Definition
triples
Term
What does a birthweight do by 3 years?
Definition
quadruples
Term
After 3 years old, how much per year will a child gain til adolescent growth spurt?
Definition
4-6 lbs
Term
What age do bones completely ossify?
Definition
16 y/o
Term
a BMR is _________in a infant but __________ with age.
Definition
increased, decreases
Term
What is the first thing you should do when establishing communication?
Definition
introduce yourself
Term
In a toddler, where should you do painful procedures?
Definition
treatment rooms
Term
Why should you avoid talking about other children to a child while communicating?
Definition
They are egocentric
Term
In a cooperative, school age child, are they organized or non organized?
Definition
Organized
Term
while preschoolers are associative, how do they play with other children? organized or unorganized?
Definition
unorganized
Term
What is the difference between an onlooker and solitary when playing?
Definition
An onlooker has no interaction with others, where solitary plays but alone
Term
What do you look for an infants with pain?
Definition
facial grimace, rigidity, loud crying, anorexia, restlessness
Term
In a toddler, what signs do you look for in pain?
Definition
grimacing, loud crying, increased anxiety with intrusive procedures, physical resistance before stimulation is applied
Term
true or false:
Infants may not have a reaction to approaching stimulus and pain
Definition
True
Term
True or false:
Toddler may have increased anxiety, so they may resist before stimulation is applied
Definition
True
Term
What do preschoolers think about pain and why it's happening to them?
Definition
they think pain is punishment
Term
Preschoolers have poorly defined body boundaries, what irrational thoughts do they have?
Definition
afraid of mutilation, losing or changing of body parts, afraid that insides will leak out
Term
what might a preschooler do when avoiding oncoming pain? (Ex: a nurse coming w a shot)
Definition
*may have physical or verbal aggression
*may beg
Term
What do adolescents worry about with pain?
Definition
body image or any changes from the norm
Term
How do adolescents show pain?
Definition
rigidity, grimace, quiet, irritable
Term
In a school age child, what should you be looking for with pain?
Definition
facial grimace, rigidity, wrinkled forehead, stalling, hiding the pain
Term
True or false:
School age children don't need support
Definition
False, they need more than they usually let on
Term
what is the FLACC scale?
Definition
pain scale of 5 categories ranging from 0-2 in each subsection. Add categories together, 0= no pain, closer to 10=more pain. Use in pt who can't communicate.
Term
what are the 5 categories observed in the FLACC scale?
Definition
Face
Legs
Activity
Cry
Consolability
Term
If a pt doesn't have to use the FLACC scale and can fully communicate, what are some other scales that can be used?
Definition
Face scale
Number scale
Term
What is the IM/IV drug of choice for pediatrics?
Definition
Morphine Sulfate
Term
What is EMLA cream used for?
Definition
numbing
Term
when is Demerol ok to use?
Definition
if allergic to morphine and being used under 48 hours
Term
If accumulation of Demerol occurs, what can happen?
Definition
*tremors
*seizures
*anxiety
Term
True or false:
tylenol safe drug dosing is 1mg/kg/dose (q4h)
Definition
False. Tylenol is 15 mg/kg/dose

Codeine is 1 mg/kg/dose
Term
What is the #1 AE of a pain medication? What should you do?
Definition
Respiratory depression
stimulate, deep breaths, hold med, administer narcan
Term
What are some AE of pain medications?
Definition
respiratory depression, constipation, nausea/vomiting, urinary retention, pruritis
Term
what is the appropriate urine output in a child?
Definition
1 ml/kg/hr
Term
How many hours after surgery should voiding occur?
Definition
8 hours
Term
What is a major stressor in a child 6-30 months old?
Definition
being separated from parents
Term
When does separation anxiety begin in infants?
Definition
6-9 months
Term
Sleep deprivation, sensory overload, and immobilization is a problem with what age group?
Definition
Infants. According to Erikson, the basic needs to be met
Term
When a toddler experiences separation anxiety, what can happen?
Definition
regression or temper tantrums
example: bedwetting
Term
Should you demonstrate use of equipment 30 minutes before or just prior to a procedure with a toddler or preschooler?
Definition
just prior
Term
in toddlers, _____________&______________ should be maintained.
Definition
consistency & routine
Term
Immobilization and fear of the dark is in what age group according to Erikson?
Definition
Toddlers
Term
In a preschooler, is separation anxiety passive or aggressive when refusing to eat?
Definition
passive
Term
True or false:
Can preschoolers tolerate brief periods of separation?
Definition
True
Term
fearing pain, mutilation, dark and monsters are a part of what age group according to Erikson?
Definition
Preschoolers
Term
What age group, according to Erikson, fears separation from family/friends, pain, loss of control of body functions, and death?
Definition
School age
Term
when giving school age children activities to do, what are you trying to avoid them feeling they've lost?
Definition
independence & productivity
Term
what age group fears altered body images, loss of control, separation from friends, loss of privacy & identity?
Definition
adolescents
Term
Allow __________-__ if possible with parents for children age 6-30 months. This allows them to try and follow normal routines.
Definition
rooming-in
Term
what does Freud say is happening during the Latency period?
Definition
mastering previously acquired traits, increased energy and learning
Term
What are the four stressors r/t hospitalization?
Definition
1.separation anxiety
2.loss of control
3.pain
4.immobilization/mutilation/altered body image
Term
A major stressor in children 6-30 months is separation, they show it in 3 different ways. What are they?
Definition
1. protest (hostile)
2. despair (sad, w/d, uncommunicative,regresses)
3.detachment (rare) (the importance becomes to material things instead of ppl)
Term
An infant fears immobilization,__________ deprivation,&_________ overload because the basic needs need to be met.
Definition
sleep deprivation & sensory overload
Term
A toddler has separation anxiety and may experience regression and temper tantrums. they also face a fear of __________& the _________. You can maintain this with consistency and routine.
Definition
immobilization & the dark
Term
In a preschooler, they can tolerate brief periods of separation, but it may also cause regression. They start fearing pain, _______________, the dark & _____________. This age can also believe hospitalization is punishment.
Definition
mutilation & monsters
Term
In school age children, they may not have separation anxiety, but they still need support. They also fear pain and death as well as _______________ from family and friends and _______ of control of _______ functions.
Definition
separation, loss, body
Term
Adolescents fear separation from friends, loss of privacy & identity and ____________ _________ image.
Definition
altered body
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