NUR 311: Peds: Critical Concepts in Child
Development/ Nursing Care of the Hospitalized
Child: Lecture 1: Exam 1. (Answered) With
Complete Solution, 2024/2025.
Family Centered Care
What is always the objective in the care of children
genetic factors, home and environment, and parental attitudes- they are shaped
by their culture they are raised and parents
What are children influenced by
Making the parent feel empowered. Be sure to teach the parents- we want them to
be involved in taking care of the child.
What is family centered care
chronological and developmental ages
What are the single most important factors influencing the care of children
prevention of illness and maintenance of health - vaccines, when to lower their
mattress, etc.
What are the main goals in the healthcare of children
their cognitive thinking is very different
What is one of the main things that make children unique and not just small adults
-sleeps up to 20 hours/day
-pee, poop, cry, sleep, eat, reflexes
What are the main activities of a newborn during their first 3 months
Around 4-5 months- depends how much tummy time they have had up to that
point
At what month do children begin to roll over
3 months
At what age does head control become well established
6 months- it is when you pull the child up by their arms and their head does not
lag
At what age does the child no longer have head lag and what is head lag
8 weeks
When does a child develop a social smile
4 months- choking is the concern
At what age can the child grab things and bring them up to their mouth and what is the
concern at this age
7 months
What age does the child begin to sit tripod style
8 months
What age can the child sit independently
3-5 words
At 1 year how many words should the child be at
, by 6 months they should double their birth weight and triple their birth weight by
12 months
What is the increase in weight pattern for a newborn
growth charts
What is the best way to chart a childs weight and height
10 months
When does the child usually begin to crawl
10-12 months
When should the child begin to cruise
15 months
At what age should the child be taking independent steps by
7 months
When can a child transfer hand to hand
6 months
When can a child begin to play peek-a-boo
As early as 6 months, infants are acutely aware of the absence of their parent and
they become fearful of unfamiliar persons
At what age can a child begin to develop stranger anxiety
Infants can sense the anxiety their parents are experiencing
Why is it important to help the parents of the infant deal with stress and to teach them
what is going on
infants are accustomed to having their basic needs (food and sleep) met by a
parent and the constraints of hospitalization often result in a loss of needs being
met- Try to keep to their routine!!!
Besides unfamiliar people in the hospital setting what else may cause an infant stress
Trust vs. Mistrust
What stage is an infant in according to erikson
possibly an infant seat, so they can see their face and hands- don't lay them
down
What position should an infant be placed in to promote infant development
-Talk about everything in the room, sing, read to them
What does the nurse need to do while in the room with an infant to help promote infant
development
touch, swaddle, talk softly
How is an infant soothed
Make sure you put your face in their line of vision and smile- they can see about
8-10 inches away
-also pay close attention to light and sound stimulation
When dealing with a new born what does the nurse need to keep in mind regarding their
sight
Try to simulate home routine and group care to create routines
For infants what is extremely important regarding routines
Keep frightening objects from their view
While younger infants don't fear bodily harm what is important for the nurse to keep in
mind when in a room with an older infant regarding the the nursing supplies
Development/ Nursing Care of the Hospitalized
Child: Lecture 1: Exam 1. (Answered) With
Complete Solution, 2024/2025.
Family Centered Care
What is always the objective in the care of children
genetic factors, home and environment, and parental attitudes- they are shaped
by their culture they are raised and parents
What are children influenced by
Making the parent feel empowered. Be sure to teach the parents- we want them to
be involved in taking care of the child.
What is family centered care
chronological and developmental ages
What are the single most important factors influencing the care of children
prevention of illness and maintenance of health - vaccines, when to lower their
mattress, etc.
What are the main goals in the healthcare of children
their cognitive thinking is very different
What is one of the main things that make children unique and not just small adults
-sleeps up to 20 hours/day
-pee, poop, cry, sleep, eat, reflexes
What are the main activities of a newborn during their first 3 months
Around 4-5 months- depends how much tummy time they have had up to that
point
At what month do children begin to roll over
3 months
At what age does head control become well established
6 months- it is when you pull the child up by their arms and their head does not
lag
At what age does the child no longer have head lag and what is head lag
8 weeks
When does a child develop a social smile
4 months- choking is the concern
At what age can the child grab things and bring them up to their mouth and what is the
concern at this age
7 months
What age does the child begin to sit tripod style
8 months
What age can the child sit independently
3-5 words
At 1 year how many words should the child be at
, by 6 months they should double their birth weight and triple their birth weight by
12 months
What is the increase in weight pattern for a newborn
growth charts
What is the best way to chart a childs weight and height
10 months
When does the child usually begin to crawl
10-12 months
When should the child begin to cruise
15 months
At what age should the child be taking independent steps by
7 months
When can a child transfer hand to hand
6 months
When can a child begin to play peek-a-boo
As early as 6 months, infants are acutely aware of the absence of their parent and
they become fearful of unfamiliar persons
At what age can a child begin to develop stranger anxiety
Infants can sense the anxiety their parents are experiencing
Why is it important to help the parents of the infant deal with stress and to teach them
what is going on
infants are accustomed to having their basic needs (food and sleep) met by a
parent and the constraints of hospitalization often result in a loss of needs being
met- Try to keep to their routine!!!
Besides unfamiliar people in the hospital setting what else may cause an infant stress
Trust vs. Mistrust
What stage is an infant in according to erikson
possibly an infant seat, so they can see their face and hands- don't lay them
down
What position should an infant be placed in to promote infant development
-Talk about everything in the room, sing, read to them
What does the nurse need to do while in the room with an infant to help promote infant
development
touch, swaddle, talk softly
How is an infant soothed
Make sure you put your face in their line of vision and smile- they can see about
8-10 inches away
-also pay close attention to light and sound stimulation
When dealing with a new born what does the nurse need to keep in mind regarding their
sight
Try to simulate home routine and group care to create routines
For infants what is extremely important regarding routines
Keep frightening objects from their view
While younger infants don't fear bodily harm what is important for the nurse to keep in
mind when in a room with an older infant regarding the the nursing supplies
