Paediatric variations for operations Flashcards
1
Q
what is the preparation for surgeries aimed to do?
A
- decrease anxiety
- promote assistance
- support their coping skills
- facilitate a feeling of mastery
2
Q
what is the most affective preparation?
A
- provide sensory-procedural information and help child develop coping skills
3
Q
what are 3 coping skills?
A
- imagery
- distraction
- relaxation
4
Q
what must the nurse do for children who have had past health experiences?
A
- assess what they know
- correct misconceptions
- supply new information
- introduce new coping skills as indicated by their previous reactions
5
Q
what should the first visit include?
A
- no painful procedures
- focus on child first, then on the explanation of the procedure
6
Q
who is the greatest support for children?
A
their parents
7
Q
what if parents do not want to be present for the procedure?
A
should be supported in the decision but told to stay close by
8
Q
where should traumatic experiences never be preformed?
A
in “safe areas”
- eg. play room
9
Q
what is therapeutic play?
A
includes well supervised activities such as permitting the child to give an injection to a stuffed toy to reduce anxiety
