Test 1 Flashcards
What is the nurse’s role in health promotion?
Assessments, Emotional support, anticipatory guidance, teaching, child and family advocate, implement prevention strategies, and partner with families.
What are the components of Health Promotion/Maintenance visits?
General observations, Physical assessment, growth, development, nutrition, physical activity, oral health, mental health, address parental concerns, and disease and injury prevention strategies.
What occurs on the first HPM visit?
establish relationship, explain importance of regular visits, explain what will be done at each visit, and encourage parents to express concerns.
What is done at a HPM visit for infants?
measure length, weight, HC
assess developmental milestones
provide anticipatory guidance
support development, promote safety.
When does an infants weight double from birth weight?
5 months old
When does an infants weight triple from birth weight?
1 year old
What is a red flag in weights in infants?
a drop in percentile range for weight
What is done at a HPM visit for young children?
weight and height, HC.
BMI starting at 2 years olds
Assess developmental milestones - developmental testing if needed
What is percentile of growth is considered consistent growth?
5th-85th percentile
What is done at an HPM visit for school age children?
weight, height, BP, BMI
vision, hearing screening
developmental milestones
What are some developmental milestones for school age children?
school performance
rides 2-wheeler
jumps rope
can focus on any activity for longer periods
What is done at an HMP visit for adolescents?
weight, height, BP, BMI
same growth percentile as childhood
assess- scoliosis, cholesterol, tanner staging, hct for females, sexual activity
teach BSE, TSE
What are nutritional considerations with children?
transition from breast milk or formula - 1 year
introduce new foods gradually
avoid choking hazards
limit fruit juices
decreased intake normal for young child
obesity and eating disorders are concerns
teach healthy choices
What to remember with physical activity of infants?
needs stimulating environment
activity helps develop muscles
encourage parents to play with infant
opportunities to interact with family
What to remember with physical activity of young children?
these age groups normal active
toddlers- further motor development
preschoolers- gain coordination
discourage inactivity, limit “screen time”
need 60 minutes each daily - structured & unstructured
teach benefits of activity
What to remember with physical activity of adolescents?
helps develop social skills, self esteem
60 minutes vigorous activity daily
encourage family participation
teach use of safety equipment
What is the goal of physical activity in adolescents?
establishment of lifetime exercise routines
maintain healthy weight
What to remember with oral health in infants?
nutrition important for teeth wipe gums with moist gauze 1-2/day no bottle at bedtime - prevent ECC 2 front teeth at 6 months teething comfort measures
What to remember with oral health in young children?
start oral hygiene habits early first dentist visit by 1 year old, then Q 6 months brush twice, floss once a day assess teeth - 20 by age 2 sugar exposure?
What to remember with oral health in adolescents?
lose teeth starting by age 6 continue to brush 2x & floss daily see dentist Q 6 months braces need extra care wisdom teeth evaluation
What assess with mental health?
normal growth & development
family relationships, interactions, and communications
self-regulation behaviors & temperament
child’s social skills
self-concept/ self esteem
What should you teach about mental health of children?
establishing routines and sleep patterns managing temper tantrums positive discipline providing socialization opportunities increasing independence
How to prevent disease in infants?
monitor for infections - provide immunizations, reduce risk of SIDS
screenings for - metabolic & genetic diseases, vision & hearing, anemia, lead poisoning.
discourage parental smoking
goal is to prevent or treat diseases early
How to prevent disease in the young child?
immunizations up to date
screenings continue
environmental hazards? smoking, lead exposure, drugs and alcohol
monitor for acute and chronic illnesses
How to prevent disease in school age children?
immunizations and screenings continue
personal hygiene practices
child more active in own health
teach how to prevent illness and injury
How to prevent disease in adolescents?
screening and follow up
stress, depression, suicide risk, substance abuse
What are some teaching topics in adolescents for disease prevention?
risks of smoking, alcohol, drugs prevention of STDs and pregnancy BSE, TSE use of sunscreen prevention of diabetes and heart disease
What are common childhood injuries?
choking hazards: infants, young toddlers falls burns drowning poisoning motor vehicle accidents
How to prevent injuries in infants?
avoid small toys and choking foods
baby proof house early, gates on stairs
don’t place unsecured on high surfaces
temp of bath water and formula, outlet covers
don’t leave alone in bath, monitor closely around water
secure medications/harmful chemicals
How to prevent injuries in young children?
supervise closely! safe climbing toys
turn pot handles inward, use screen on fireplace
preschool = teach “stop, drop, roll” 911
monitor near H2O, empty buckets, pool covers, and swim lessons
preschool = teach not to go in H2O
child-resistant containers and cabinets
preschool = safety with strangers
How to prevent injuries in school age children?
know emergency phone numbers leave guns alone stranger safety protective sporting gear safety with matches, fire know how to swim well safe outside play, bike safety
How to prevent injuries in adolescents?
MVC- never text and drive, don’t drive tired. use seat belts
Sporting injuries- protective gear, helmets, knee pads
Drowning- buddy system, don’t overestimate abilities, use caution with diving
What is the primary purposes of HP activities?
prevent disease and injury
detect and treat disease early
Why is hospitalization a stressful time for child & family?
disruption of routine and health status
involves many fears and emotions
A child’s response to hospitalization is related to…
child's developmental age previous experience coping skills seriousness of diagnosis support people available
What are some child responses to hospitalizations?
aggression, regression, nightmares, irritability, bed-wetting, altered sleep
What is the general pediatric RN role?
understand development and understand stressors & how child views illness
so we can: use a family-centered approach to care, provide developmentally appropriate care, and reduce the stress of hospitalization of child and family
How does an infant understand illness?
no awareness of illness.
sense parent’s anxiety.
more traumatic if parent is not present.
if mom is not right, baby can feel and react, causing stress.
How do toddlers understand illness?
fear pain and changes to their bodies.
realize change in routine but do not know why.
view pain as punishment.
reduce anxiety with parent around.
What is the developmental stage of infants?
trust vs mistrust
What is the developmental stage of toddlers?
autonomy
How do preschool age children understand illness?
greatest stressors are their fears rituals/routines sill important intrusive procedures threatening use play to explain be careful how you word things teach what to expect make it more like home
What is the developmental stage of preschool age children?
initiative
How do school age children understand illness?
better understanding of causes of illness usually very cooperative still needs parent's support privacy important build trust
What is the developmental stage of school age children?
industry/inferiority
How do adolescents understand illness?
understands complexities of illness
perceives illness as it effects body image
independence and privacy important
may be frustrated with dependence on parents
appearance is important
should be an active participate in care
What is the developmental stage of adolescents?
identity/role confusion
What are common stressors for hospitalized children?
separation from family
loss of control, autonomy, privacy
painful and/or invasive procedures
fear of bodily injury and disfigurement
What can nurses do to reduce fear?
prepare child for procedures explain on child's level do procedure quickly use treatment room comfort measures during comfort, praise, reward afterwards
What are strategies to promote coping, enhancing hospitalization?
preparation for hospitalization & procedures
rooming in - parent involvement in care
child life programs
therapeutic play
Why is play so important?
play is the work of children.
it is absolutely essential for growth and development
during the acute phase of illness, children don’t usually wan to play
What are the functions of therapeutic play?
helps child feel more secure in strange environment
provides a means of accomplishing therapeutic goals
allows expression of feelings
What are some opportunities for therapeutic play?
incorporate play into care
allow time just for play
age-appropriate toys
consult child life specialists
How can nurses reduce stress of hospitalization?
family centered care
developmentally appropriate care
What are some issues with medicating children?
increased number and more unusual side effects
less able to tolerate adverse effects
many drugs not yet approved for pediatric use
communication issues
What is the difference in pharmacokinetics related to?
muscle mass % body fat % body water liver and renal function permeability of skin
What increases the risk of med error in children?
no standard dose wide range of weights dosage calculations more complex misplaced decimal = possible OD -> death measurement of liquid meds
How are pediatric meds dosed?
by weight
by age
body surface area
How are pediatric doses calculated?
mg/kg/dose
mg/kg/day
Why are children under medicated?
complexities of pain assessments in children.
misconceptions about pain in children
What are some truths about pain in infants?
nerve pathways intake by 20 weeks gestation
have behavioral and physiologic cues indicating pain
newborns and premature infants may have greater sensitivity
What is the requirements for using self-report pain assessment tools?
needs to be conscious and verbal
must understand concept of more/less
must understand concept of larger/smaller
must understand numbers/language skills
What age can the FACES pain rating scale be used?
age 3 and up
What age can the oucher scale be used?
ages 3 and up
What age can the poker chip tool be used?
ages 4 and up
What age can the numeric scale be used?
5 and older
What age can the word graphic rating scale be used?
school aged child - must read
When can self report pain scales not work?
<3 years old
preverbal
uncooperative child
unresponsive child
What are behavioral indicators of pain?
facial grimacing, irritability, posturing, restlessness or agitation, lethargy or withdrawal, sleep disturbances, and short attention span.
What are the nurse report pain scale used for nonverbal children?
neonatal infant pain scale (NIPS)
FLACC
When is the Neonatal infant pain scale used?
28 days of life, used longer in the NICU
When is the FLACC pain scale used?
children 2 months to 7 years.
can be modified to use in children with intellectual disability
What does the CRIES pain scale use?
combine physiologic and behavioral cues to assess pain