PEDS Test 1 Flashcards

Surgical Preparation for Preschoolers

• Allowing a child to handle safe medical equipment facilitates therapeutic play.
• Simplifying explanations and using age-appropriate terminology is crucial; "put to sleep" may lead to misunderstandings.
• Short, repeated teaching sessions are more effective than lengthy ones for preschool-age children.

Infant Weight Assessment

• A 6-month-old infant should double their birth weight; thus, a weight of 15 pounds is considered appropriate.
• Weekly follow-ups are not necessary for infants who are thriving, indicating no signs of failure to thrive or excess calorie consumption.

Coping with Diabetes in Adolescents

• Introducing a newly diagnosed teen to a peer successfully managing diabetes fosters coping strategies.
• Direct instructions may not be well-received; recommendations need to be supportive rather than punitive.
• Awareness of noncompliance consequences should be communicated positively, rather than as threats.

Head Lag in Infants

• Significant head lag at 5 months requires further assessment as it shouldn't be present at this age.
• Head lag alone cannot indicate neglect or mental retardation; comprehensive evaluation is essential for appropriate diagnosis.

Types of Play in Childhood

• Parallel play, characterized by children playing alongside each other with occasional interactions, is typical in toddlers.
• Other age groups, including infants, preschoolers, and school-aged children, do not exhibit this type of play.

Preventative Health Maintenance

• Providing car seat safety information is an example of primary preventative health maintenance, aiming to prevent injuries in newborns.
• Secondary prevention involves diagnosing existing issues, while tertiary prevention focuses on rehabilitation processes.

Building Relationships in Health Supervision

• Engaging families in discussions to create actionable plans regarding their child's health fosters trust and collaboration.
• It is more effective to involve families actively rather than merely instructing them about health expectations or deferring questions to providers.

This quiz focuses on preparing young children for medical procedures, specifically aimed at nursing practices for preschool-aged kids. It includes techniques and approaches that are most effective for understanding surgery preparation in a child-friendly manner.