Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers

Common defense Mechanisms used by children Answer: Regression- return to early behavior Repression- involuntary forgetting of uncomfortable situations rationalization- attempt to make unacceptable feelings acceptable fantasy- creation of the mind to help deal with unacceptable fear Three phases of separation anxiety and behavioral responses exhibited during each phase Answer: 1. protest; clings to parent to force them to stay 2. despair, inactive + withdrawn and regress 3. detachment, denial, after prolonged separation , denies need for parents lvoe, affection to nurses To get more questions with correct answers, email or follow assignmenthelpdesk001 on Instagram. We also provide Test banks, Upcoming Exams and other E books to students Answer: Nursing interventions to reduce separation anxiety Answer: 1. encourage family contact 2. familiar belonging brought from home 3. provide therapeutic play 4. accept regression 5. consistent routine with familiar staff 6. extra cuddling and holdin