The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization
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The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization

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Which of the following is NOT a type of health care delivery setting?

  • Acute care hospital
  • Pediatric research center
  • Private residence (correct)
  • Home

    • What is a common reaction of infants age 6 months and older to hospitalization?

  • Depression
  • Protest (correct)
  • Euphoria
  • Denial

    • Which factor does NOT influence a child's reaction to hospitalization?

  • Height (correct)
  • Age
  • Support of family
  • Previous hospitalizations

    • What is the main psychological response of children to fear of body intrusion?

    <p>Disruption of trust level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the loss of previously achieved functioning in a child?

    <p>Regression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of preventive pain control?

    <p>To provide pain relief while minimizing medication dosages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a nonpharmacologic technique for managing pain in children?

    <p>Drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for communication in healthcare delivery for non-native speakers?

    <p>Language interpreter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should family members not be used as language interpreters in healthcare settings?

    <p>Information can be lost in translation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavior should a pediatric nurse adopt to facilitate effective communication with hospitalized children?

    <p>Adopt a matter-of-fact approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stressor for children during hospitalization?

    <p>Increased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major concern for adolescents regarding roommate selection in a hospital?

    <p>Potential discomfort with significantly younger patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor could help minimize regression in a hospitalized child?

    <p>Accurate nursing assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should discharge planning ideally start?

    <p>At the moment of admission to the hospital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the elimination of drugs in children?

    <p>It may be prolonged due to an immature enzyme system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can nurses demonstrate cultural sensitivity in their approach to patients?

    <p>Being aware of and respecting cultural behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reactions may parents exhibit in response to their child's hospitalization?

    <p>Expressions through anger or crying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary goal when working with hospitalized children?

    <p>To promote parent-child attachment and sensorimotor activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nurses include in discharge charting?

    <p>Details such as who accompanied the child and instructions given.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about adolescent patients is correct regarding confidentiality?

    <p>Emancipated minors are not under parental authority regarding confidentiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A common type of health care delivery setting for short-term treatment is an ______ care hospital.

    <p>acute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Children may experience ______ anxiety when hospitalized, especially those over six months of age.

    <p>separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To manage pain in children, techniques such as drawing, distraction, and ______ can be effective.

    <p>relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Childhood ______ can be minimized by proper nursing assessment and supportive care planning.

    <p>regression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The response to pain in children often includes fear of ______ procedures.

    <p>intrusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Health Care Delivery Settings

    • Acute care hospital is a common health care delivery setting for short-term treatment.
    • Long-term care facilities are not a type of health care delivery setting.

    Infant Reactions to Hospitalization

    • Infants aged 6 months and older often experience separation anxiety when hospitalized.

    Factors Influencing Child's Reaction to Hospitalization

    • A child's age does not influence their reaction to hospitalization.

    Psychological Response to Fear of Body Intrusion

    • Children often have a psychological response of anxiety to fear of body intrusion.

    Loss of Previously Achieved Functioning in a Child

    • Regression is the term used to describe the loss of previously achieved functioning in a child.

    Purpose of Preventive Pain Control

    • The purpose of preventive pain control is to minimize pain and discomfort in children before it occurs.

    Nonpharmacologic Techniques for Managing Pain

    • Distraction is an effective nonpharmacologic technique for managing pain in children.

    Communication in Healthcare Delivery for Non-Native Speakers

    • Interpreters are crucial for facilitating effective communication in healthcare delivery for non-native speakers.

    Using Family Members as Interpreters

    • Family members should not be used as language interpreters in healthcare settings due to potential for misinterpretation.

    Pediatric Nurse Communication Strategies

    • Active listening is a key behavior for pediatric nurses to adopt to facilitate effective communication with hospitalized children.

    Hospitalization Stressors for Children

    • Roommate selection is not a stressor for children during hospitalization.

    Adolescent Concerns Regarding Roommates

    • A major concern for adolescents regarding roommate selection in a hospital is privacy.

    Minimizing Regression in Hospitalized Children

    • Maintaining consistency in care routines can help minimize regression in a hospitalized child.

    Discharge Planning

    • Discharge planning should ideally begin at the time of admission.

    Drug Elimination in Children

    • Children eliminate drugs more rapidly than adults due to their higher metabolic rate.

    Nurse Cultural Sensitivity

    • Nurses can demonstrate cultural sensitivity by being aware of different cultural practices and beliefs.

    Parent Reactions to Child's Hospitalization

    • Anxiety is a common reaction among parents in response to their child's hospitalization.

    Working with Hospitalized Children

    • A primary goal when working with hospitalized children is to minimize their anxiety and stress.

    Discharge Charting

    • Nurses should include teaching provided to parents in discharge charting.

    Confidentiality of Adolescent Patients

    • Adolescent patients have the right to confidentiality regarding their medical information, except in situations of harm to themselves or others.

    Childhood Regression

    • Childhood regression can manifest through behaviors like bedwetting, thumb-sucking, or clinging to parents.

    Fear of Medical Procedures

    • The response to pain in children often includes fear of invasive medical procedures.

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    Description

    This quiz focuses on pediatric nursing practices and the psychological effects of hospitalization on children. It covers topics such as healthcare delivery settings, pain management techniques, and communication strategies for non-native speakers in a hospital environment. Test your knowledge of how to effectively care for and communicate with hospitalized children.

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