Introduction

Question 1

Goals of peds care

Answer 1

Goal is to improve quality of health for children within the context of the family
Emphasis in health is the shift from treatment of illness to health promotion and illness prevention
(physical activity, immunizations, nutrition, smoking)

Question 2

Why do kids get hurt?

Answer 2

o Curiosity
o Incorrect safety equipment
o Not developed judgement
o Want to keep up with older kids around them
o Items left out by parents

Question 3

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) statement

Answer 3

All children have the right to a safe environment and to protection from injury and violence.

Question 4

6 Es for successful injury prevention

Answer 4

Education (Anticipatory guidance (ex. Helmets, seat belts), Program development (ex. First Aid, CPR, swimming lessons, fire prevention))
Empowerment (Incorporate Indigenous culture, language, and beliefs)
Enabling (Easier access and affordability)
Engineering (Design safer products and environments)
Enforcement (Involve Band Council members and community leaders in policy implementation and enforcement)
Employment (Build capacity to enhance community participation and create revenue)

Question 5

4 core concepts of peds nursing

Answer 5

Families are partners in health care
beliefs/values
principles of family centered care
empowerment