PEDIATRICS ATI EXAM #1 QUESTIONS
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CHAPTER 1: FAMILY-CENTERED NURSING CARE.
Family-centered nursing care - ANS - agreed-upon partnerships between families of children,
nurses, and providers, where families and children benefit
- respects cultural diversity
- incorporates cultural views
- understanding growth and development needs of children and families
- treat children and families as clients
- work with all types of families
- collaborating with families
- families serve as experts regarding their children's health conditions
Characteristics of healthy families - ANS - members communicate well and listen to each
other
- affirmation and support
- clear set of rules, beliefs, and values
- teach respect for others
- trust
- play and share humor
- interact with one another
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,- shared responsibility
- traditions and rituals
- adaptability and flexibility in roles
- seek help for problems
Family Theories - ANS - family systems
- family stress
- developmental
(Family Theories) Family Systems - ANS - whole system, not just individual members
- change to one member affects the entire system
- system can react to change
- too much and too little change can lead to dysfunction
(Family Theories) Family Stress - ANS - stress is inevitable
- stressors can be expected or unexpected
- explains families reactions to stress
- offers guidance for adapting to stress
(Family Theories) Developmental - ANS - families as small groups that interact with the larger
system
- emphasizes similarities and consistencies in how families develop and change
- Duvall's family life cycle stages
- describes the changes a family goes through over time
- how family functions in one stage has a direct effect on how the family will function in the next
stage
Family Composition - ANS - traditional nuclear family (no non-biologic kids)
- nuclear family (non-biologic kids)
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,- single-parent family
- blended family
- extended family
- gay/lesbian family
- foster family
- binuclear family (terminated spousal roles, but continued parental roles)
- communal family
What changes occur after having a child? - ANS - sense of self (parents)
- division of labor and roles
- relationships with grandparents
- work relationships
- increased financial responsibilities and possible loss of income
- necessary sleep habit changes
Types of Parenting - ANS - dictatorial/authoritarian
- permissive
- democratic/authoritative
- passive
Dictatorial/Authoritative Parenting - ANS try to control behaviors and attitudes through
unquestioned rules and expectations
Permissive Parenting - ANS - exert little or no control
- consult the child before making decisions
Democratic/Authoritative Parenting - ANS - set rules and explain reason for each one
- negatively reinforce deviations from rules
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, Passive Parenting - ANS - uninvolved
- indifferent
- emotionally removed
What are the guidelines for promoting acceptable behavior in children? - ANS - clear limits
and expectations based on developmental level of childhood
- validate child's feelings
- offer sympathetic explanations
- role modeling
- reinforcement
- focus on child's behavior when disciplining the child
Family Assessment - ANS - history
- family structure
- developmental tasks
- family characteristics
- family stressors
- environment
- family support system
CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINDINGS - ANS
Nursing Actions - ANS - keep room warm and well lit
- perform in nonthreatening environments
- keep medical equipment out of sight
- privacy
- take time to play and develop rapport
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AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
CHAPTER 1: FAMILY-CENTERED NURSING CARE.
Family-centered nursing care - ANS - agreed-upon partnerships between families of children,
nurses, and providers, where families and children benefit
- respects cultural diversity
- incorporates cultural views
- understanding growth and development needs of children and families
- treat children and families as clients
- work with all types of families
- collaborating with families
- families serve as experts regarding their children's health conditions
Characteristics of healthy families - ANS - members communicate well and listen to each
other
- affirmation and support
- clear set of rules, beliefs, and values
- teach respect for others
- trust
- play and share humor
- interact with one another
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,- shared responsibility
- traditions and rituals
- adaptability and flexibility in roles
- seek help for problems
Family Theories - ANS - family systems
- family stress
- developmental
(Family Theories) Family Systems - ANS - whole system, not just individual members
- change to one member affects the entire system
- system can react to change
- too much and too little change can lead to dysfunction
(Family Theories) Family Stress - ANS - stress is inevitable
- stressors can be expected or unexpected
- explains families reactions to stress
- offers guidance for adapting to stress
(Family Theories) Developmental - ANS - families as small groups that interact with the larger
system
- emphasizes similarities and consistencies in how families develop and change
- Duvall's family life cycle stages
- describes the changes a family goes through over time
- how family functions in one stage has a direct effect on how the family will function in the next
stage
Family Composition - ANS - traditional nuclear family (no non-biologic kids)
- nuclear family (non-biologic kids)
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,- single-parent family
- blended family
- extended family
- gay/lesbian family
- foster family
- binuclear family (terminated spousal roles, but continued parental roles)
- communal family
What changes occur after having a child? - ANS - sense of self (parents)
- division of labor and roles
- relationships with grandparents
- work relationships
- increased financial responsibilities and possible loss of income
- necessary sleep habit changes
Types of Parenting - ANS - dictatorial/authoritarian
- permissive
- democratic/authoritative
- passive
Dictatorial/Authoritative Parenting - ANS try to control behaviors and attitudes through
unquestioned rules and expectations
Permissive Parenting - ANS - exert little or no control
- consult the child before making decisions
Democratic/Authoritative Parenting - ANS - set rules and explain reason for each one
- negatively reinforce deviations from rules
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, Passive Parenting - ANS - uninvolved
- indifferent
- emotionally removed
What are the guidelines for promoting acceptable behavior in children? - ANS - clear limits
and expectations based on developmental level of childhood
- validate child's feelings
- offer sympathetic explanations
- role modeling
- reinforcement
- focus on child's behavior when disciplining the child
Family Assessment - ANS - history
- family structure
- developmental tasks
- family characteristics
- family stressors
- environment
- family support system
CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FINDINGS - ANS
Nursing Actions - ANS - keep room warm and well lit
- perform in nonthreatening environments
- keep medical equipment out of sight
- privacy
- take time to play and develop rapport
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