Peds 1 Flashcards
Which 3 levels of nursing education gives the nurse more responsibility for the care of the patient and their outcomes?
Masters Degree
Certified Nurse Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Which 2 levels of nursing education give the nurse more research related responsibilities?
Doctor of nursing practice
PhD
Briefly describe the historical influences pediatric healthcare in nursing.
Flood of immigrants leads to crowded/unsanitary conditions.
Contaminated food, no immunizations and child labor.
Infectious diseases like TB, Typhoid, Smallpox and Scarlet fever were prevalent.
What is the leading cause of neonatal deaths?
prematurity
What is the leading cause of death for children aged 1-19?
unintentional injury
who is 3X more likely to fall victim to a medication error?
Children
What is the leading cause of death in children 30 months-1 year?
SIDS
congenital defects
prematurity
What are the 5 leading causes of infant death in the US?
- birth defects
- preterm/low birth weight
- SIDS
- maternal pregnancy complications
- injuries
Which type of infection is most common in childhood?
respiratory
What is the nurse’s role in preventing injury to children?
Educate the parents
Who gives informed consent for children under 18years old?
the parents - unless the child is emancipated
What condition dictates that the parent may NOT refuse consent?
if not giving the treatment can legally be seen as neglect/abuse
Who gives consent in the case of joint custody, divorced parents?
either parent, and only one is needed
Who gives consent int he case of sole custody?
the sole custody parent
What is it called when the parents are away and a grandparent/aunt/uncle has to make the medical decision?
proxy custody
What is assent?
a minor has the right to a weighted opinion, but not the right to give consent.
At what age does assent begin?
11 years
What is it called when a nurse must make decisions that benefit the patient?
beneficence
What word describes reducing the risk of harm by using interventions that promote benefits?
nonmaleficence
What word describes the right to self determination?
autonomy
Who describes the Id, Ego and Super Ego?
Freud
Describe the Id.
present at birth
not logical
impulsive and selfish
Describe the Ego.
Realistic
develops to help the Id
develops defense mechanisms
Describe the Super Ego.
Morals and ethics
What is assimilation?
incorporating new experiences
What is accommodation?
making changes to deal with new experiences
When does separation anxiety peak?
6-18 months