NURS 346 Pediatrics Final Exam
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for NURS 346 Pediatrics Final Exam includes
comprehensive pediatric nursing concepts related to the care of
infants, children, and adolescents across health and illness. It focuses
on growth and development, pediatric assessment, family-centered
care, common acute and chronic childhood conditions,
pharmacologic considerations, and health promotion. The exam also
evaluates understanding of developmental milestones, immunizations,
safety, nutrition, communication with children and caregivers, and
nursing interventions for major pediatric disorders. Emphasis is placed
on safe, evidence-based pediatric nursing care, patient and family
,education, prioritization, and prevention of complications in pediatric
populations.
When does the lung and chest wall development occur in pediatrics?
between 2-8 years old
,What are the physiological differences in the respiratory system of
pediatrics vs. adults?
- Smaller upper and lower airways
- Obligate nose breathers until 1 year old
- Larger tongues
- Less developed supporting cartilage flexible larynx and positioned
higher, more anteriorly
- Compliant chest wall and weaker respiratory muscles
-alveoli development in continuing until 8 years
-resp rate is higher, pattern more irregular
, What are the 3 stages of respiratory compromise?
distress, failure and arrest
What is respiratory distress?
outwardly evident, physically laboured respiratory efforts
-divided into 3 categories (mild, moderate, severe)
Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for NURS 346 Pediatrics Final Exam includes
comprehensive pediatric nursing concepts related to the care of
infants, children, and adolescents across health and illness. It focuses
on growth and development, pediatric assessment, family-centered
care, common acute and chronic childhood conditions,
pharmacologic considerations, and health promotion. The exam also
evaluates understanding of developmental milestones, immunizations,
safety, nutrition, communication with children and caregivers, and
nursing interventions for major pediatric disorders. Emphasis is placed
on safe, evidence-based pediatric nursing care, patient and family
,education, prioritization, and prevention of complications in pediatric
populations.
When does the lung and chest wall development occur in pediatrics?
between 2-8 years old
,What are the physiological differences in the respiratory system of
pediatrics vs. adults?
- Smaller upper and lower airways
- Obligate nose breathers until 1 year old
- Larger tongues
- Less developed supporting cartilage flexible larynx and positioned
higher, more anteriorly
- Compliant chest wall and weaker respiratory muscles
-alveoli development in continuing until 8 years
-resp rate is higher, pattern more irregular
, What are the 3 stages of respiratory compromise?
distress, failure and arrest
What is respiratory distress?
outwardly evident, physically laboured respiratory efforts
-divided into 3 categories (mild, moderate, severe)
