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Which of the following is NOT a primary role of a pediatric nurse?
Which of the following is NOT a primary role of a pediatric nurse?
- Entertainer (correct)
- Advocate
- Researcher
- Caregiver
A good pediatric nurse should not have an interest in family care.
A good pediatric nurse should not have an interest in family care.
False (B)
Name one responsibility of a pediatric nurse.
Name one responsibility of a pediatric nurse.
Assessing children's needs
The primary role of a pediatric nurse that involves providing education is known as __________.
The primary role of a pediatric nurse that involves providing education is known as __________.
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hospitalization for children?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hospitalization for children?
Match the following differentiated practice roles to their required degrees:
Match the following differentiated practice roles to their required degrees:
Separation anxiety only occurs in infants.
Separation anxiety only occurs in infants.
What are two major stressors of hospitalization for children?
What are two major stressors of hospitalization for children?
Separation anxiety refers to excessive fear or anxiety about separation from __________.
Separation anxiety refers to excessive fear or anxiety about separation from __________.
Match the stages of protest with their corresponding behaviors observed in young children:
Match the stages of protest with their corresponding behaviors observed in young children:
Flashcards
Pediatric Nursing Definition
Pediatric Nursing Definition
Care of children (conception to adolescence) focusing on health, illness, prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Pediatric Nurse Qualities
Pediatric Nurse Qualities
Key traits include being observant, honest, empathetic, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children and their families.
Pediatric Nurse Role - Caregiver
Pediatric Nurse Role - Caregiver
Providing direct patient care, including diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment.
Pediatric Nurse Role - Advocate.
Pediatric Nurse Role - Advocate.
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Pediatric Nurse Responsibilities
Pediatric Nurse Responsibilities
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Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety
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Hospitalization Stressors - Children
Hospitalization Stressors - Children
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Child Hospitalization Causes
Child Hospitalization Causes
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Effects of Hospitalization on Children
Effects of Hospitalization on Children
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Protest and Despair Stages
Protest and Despair Stages
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Study Notes
Definition of Pediatric Nursing
- Pediatrics is the branch of medical science dealing with children's care from conception to adolescence.
- It focuses on health, illness, and rehabilitation.
Qualities of a Good Pediatric Nurse
- Good observer
- Honest and truthful
- Sympathetic, kind, patient and cheerful
- Love to work with children
- Interested in family care
- Able to teach children and their families
Role of Pediatric Nurse
- Primary roles:
- Caregiver: helping patients, diagnosing, monitoring, and administering therapeutic interventions
- Advocate: assisting families and children in making informed decisions
- Educator
- Researcher
- Manager or leader
- Secondary roles:
- Coordinator
- Collaborator
- Consultant
- The nurse provides care for sick children and their families by:
- Assessing their needs
- Planning for their care
- Implementing the nursing care plan and the plan of care
- Evaluating children's condition and the plan of care
- Providing health teaching to children and their parents
Differentiated Practice Roles
- Clinical care coordinator (associate degree)
- Care manager (BS degree)
- Clinical nurse (master degree)
- The nurse should assist children to return to their maximal level of functioning after illness or disabilities.
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