Assessment, Variations, Hospitalization, and Pain Worksheet

Question 1

Assess from least invasive to most. Beginning with respiratory rate and ending with moro reflex

Answer 1

Assessment - Infant

Question 2

The mummy restraint is ideal for this age group.

Answer 2

Variations - Infant

Question 3

Parental involvement in cares (feeding, bathing, etc…) are critical for bonding.

Answer 3

Hospitalization - Infant

Question 4

The use of a behavioral pain scale will need to be used for this age group.

Answer 4

Pain - Infant

Question 5

Has no concept or understanding of death.

Answer 5

Chronic illness, Death/Dying - Infant

Question 6

Distraction can be a beneficial tool.
Hide scarry equipment from the child’s view. (animism)

Answer 6

Assessment - Toddler

Question 7

Refuses to take medication because it is not in the correct cup.

Answer 7

Variations - Toddler

Question 8

Hospitalizations are especially traumatic due to changes in schedule. Provide consistent caregivers.

Answer 8

Hospitalization - Toddler

Question 9

Changes in behavior will be the most obvious sign of pain in this age group.

Answer 9

Pain - Toddler

Question 10

Child may believe that her grandma who recently passed will soon wake up from a nap.

Answer 10

Chronic illness, Death/Dying - Toddler

Question 11

Allow child to play with equipment. Avoid medical jargon and validate fears.

Answer 11

Assessment - PreK

Question 12

The deltoid muscle can safely be used as an IM injection site.

Answer 12

Variations - PreK

Question 13

Can tolerate brief periods of separation from parents during hospitalizations.

Answer 13

Hospitalization - PreK

Question 14

When asked about pain, the child may construct an answer they think will please the provider or guardian.

Answer 14

Pain - PreK

Question 15

A child may think their sister is sick because the child didn’t clean her room.

Answer 15

Chronic illness, Death/Dying - PreK

Question 16

Wants to know the reasoning behind why he needs a blood pressure taken.

Answer 16

Assessment - School

Question 17

Explaining procedures with pictures and correct terminology can help eliminate fears.

Answer 17

Variations - School

Question 18

Common fears during hospitalization include: falling behind in school and peers forgetting about them.

Answer 18

Hospitalization - School

Question 19

Appropriate pain scales for this age group include Oucher, Visual analog scale, and Numerical rating scale

Answer 19

Pain - School

Question 20

Begins to understand that death is irreversible.

Answer 20

Chronic illness, Death/Dying - School

Question 21

Assessments should be completed without guardians unless requested.

Answer 21

Assessment - Adolescent

Question 22

Rectal administration of medications should be avoided

Answer 22

Variations - Adolescent

Question 23

May develop body image disturbances and feelings of isolation while hospitalized.

Answer 23

Hospitalization - Adolescent

Question 24

May avoid admitting to pain in order to avoid having to rest or sit out.

Answer 24

Pain - Adolescent

Question 25

Struggles the most processing their impending death.

Answer 25

Chronic illness, Death/Dying - Adolescent