Module 1: Intro to Nursing Care of Children and Families

Question 1

What is ANTICPATORY GUIDANCE?

Answer 1

Discussion and education on “what comes next” as a child grows and transitions thrugh developmental stages.

Question 2

Define ATRAUMATIC CARE?

Answer 2

Minimizing or elimination physical and psychlogical stress.

Question 3

What are the 3 primary STRESSORS related to illness and hospitalization among pediatric clients?

Answer 3

1. Pain
2. Loss of Control
3. Seperation Anxiety

Question 4

What are the two primary stressors of physical and/or psychological distress?

Answer 4

1. Pain
2. Enviromental

Question 5

What are some ways to address physical stress?

Answer 5

• numbing medications
• therapeutic touch/hug
• distraction
• appropriate pain assessment and interventions

Question 6

What are some general ways to address family seperation/disruption?

Answer 6

Allow family to be presnt for and particpate in all cares when it is safe to do so?

Question 7

What are some general ways to promote a sense of control?

Answer 7

• keep home routines when possible
• involve child and family in deicions making
• provide choices as appropriate

Question 8

What are 2 primary factors that influence pain in a pediatric client?

Answer 8

1. AGE
2. COGNITIVE LEVEL

Question 9

What are some behaviorial indicators of pain you may see in an infant?

INFANT

Answer 9

• facial expression
• body language
• cry

Question 10

what are some physiologic indicators of pain you may see in an infant?

INFANT

Answer 10

• change in heart rate
• respiratory rate
• blood pressure
• breathing pattern