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Which aspect is NOT emphasized in pediatric nursing?
Which aspect is NOT emphasized in pediatric nursing?
- Mental growth
- Emotional growth
- Physical growth
- Financial growth (correct)
What does the term 'morbidity' specifically refer to in healthcare?
What does the term 'morbidity' specifically refer to in healthcare?
- The life expectancy of a population
- The percentage of healthy individuals
- The presence of illness or disease (correct)
- The rate of death in a population
What is the primary goal of pediatric nursing?
What is the primary goal of pediatric nursing?
- To minimize treatment costs
- To enhance the quality of healthcare for children (correct)
- To extend hospital stays for monitoring
- To advance pediatric medical research
Which of the following is NOT a recognized cause of infant mortality in developed countries?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized cause of infant mortality in developed countries?
In the infant mortality rate formula, what does the denominator represent?
In the infant mortality rate formula, what does the denominator represent?
What is a key characteristic of family-centered care in pediatric nursing?
What is a key characteristic of family-centered care in pediatric nursing?
Which of the following statement is true regarding pediatric nursing settings?
Which of the following statement is true regarding pediatric nursing settings?
What quality is essential for a good pediatric nurse?
What quality is essential for a good pediatric nurse?
The infant morbidity rate primarily indicates what?
The infant morbidity rate primarily indicates what?
Which statement about the rights of children is correct?
Which statement about the rights of children is correct?
Flashcards
What is pediatric nursing?
What is pediatric nursing?
Pediatric nursing is a specialized field that focuses on caring for children from birth to adolescence. It prioritizes their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. The ultimate goal is to enhance children's overall health and quality of care.
What is the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)?
What is the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)?
The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) measures the number of deaths within the first year of life per 1000 live births.
What factors affect the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)?
What factors affect the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)?
Factors influencing the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) include premature birth, low birth weight, congenital abnormalities, and lack of access to quality healthcare.
What is the New Morbidity in pediatric healthcare?
What is the New Morbidity in pediatric healthcare?
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Who are high-risk group children?
Who are high-risk group children?
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What is family-centered care?
What is family-centered care?
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What is the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child?
What is the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child?
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What are some roles of a pediatric nurse?
What are some roles of a pediatric nurse?
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What is the purpose of pediatric nursing?
What is the purpose of pediatric nursing?
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Where do pediatric nurses work?
Where do pediatric nurses work?
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Study Notes
Overview of Pediatric Nursing
- Pediatric nursing is the science and art of caring for children from birth to adolescence, focusing on their physical, mental, social, and emotional development.
- The major goal is to improve the quality of healthcare for children.
- Pediatrics is the branch of medicine caring for infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends care up to age 21.
Pediatric Health Indicators
- Mortality refers to death.
- Morbidity refers to illness.
- Mortality and morbidity data reveal causes of death and illness, high-risk age groups, treatment/prevention advancements, and health counseling needs.
- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): Number of deaths during the first year of life per 1,000 live births. Formula: (Number of infant deaths in first year / Total live births) x 1,000
- Factors affecting IMR are not explicitly listed, but are a topic of discussion.
- Common leading causes of infant mortality in developed countries are not detailed here.
- Causes of death among children under 5 years (%) are not listed here.
Pediatric Nursing Roles and Purposes
- Roles of the pediatric nurse are not explicitly listed, but are a topic of discussion.
- Purposes of pediatric nursing include improving children's healthcare and are discussed further.
- Settings where pediatric nurses work are not specifically detailed.
Qualities of a Pediatric Nurse
- Qualities essential for a good pediatric nurse are not detailed.
Concepts of Pediatric Nursing
- Family-centered care approach is a crucial concept, with elements discussed further.
- Elements of Family-Centered Care Approach are not explicitly listed, but are a topic of discussion.
United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child
- United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child is referenced, but not detailed.
Infant and Child Morbidity
- Infant Morbidity Rate is mentioned, but details are not provided.
- New Morbidity of Pediatric Social Illnesses is a topic discussed further.
- High-Risk Group Children are mentioned, but not categorized.
Calculating Rates
- Students are expected to compute morbidity and mortality rates using a given formula.
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