NUR 235 Exam 1 - Questions With Complete Solutions
What is the number one role of the pediatric nurse? Right Ans - Promoting
the health and well-being of the child and family
_______________________ is the essential foundation for providing high-quality
nursing care Right Ans - Therapeutic relationship
What are 4 of the key characteristics of a therapeutic relationship? Right
Ans - 1. Well-defined positive and professional boundaries (not there to make
friends)
2. Promote family control over child's health
3. Empowerment
4. Open communication (builds trust and rapport)
_______________________ is the use of interventions that eliminate or minimize the
psychological and physical distress Right Ans - Atraumatic Care
What is the goal of atraumatic care? Right Ans - Do no harm
What are the 3 principles of atraumatic care? Right Ans - 1.
Prevent/minimize separation
2. Promote sense of control
3. Prevent bodily harm
Family is the _________________ in the child's life --> support, respect, encourage,
enhance; develop partnerships; *safety for the child* Right Ans - Constant
How can the nurse be an advocate for the family and promote caring? Right
Ans - 1. Assist in making informed decisions
2. positive relationship
3. Identify goals and needs, plan interventions to address defined problems
What are some tips for communicating with parents? Right Ans - Goal
directed, open-ended and broad, non-threatening environment, ensure
privacy and confidentiality, encourage talking, listen, think about their
emotions (remind them to take care of themselves)
, What are some tips for communicating with children? Right Ans - 1. Make
communication developmentally appropriate
2. Get on child's eye level
3. Approach child gently and quietly
4. Give choices
5. Avoid long sentences, medical jargon, and scary words
6. Give instructions clearly and simply
What is developmentally appropriate communication for an infant? Right
Ans - Nonverbal, crying
Converse with parents
What is developmentally appropriate communication for early childhood?
Right Ans - Focus on the child
Explain what, why, and how
Use simple/recognizable words
Be consistent
What is developmentally appropriate communication for adolescents?
Right Ans - Honesty
Be aware of privacy needs
Importance of peers
Considered children's "work" or "developmental workshop" Right Ans -
Play
What are 3 ways in which play is helpful/beneficial in the hospital setting?
Right Ans - 1. As stress reliever for child and family
2. As pain reliever/distracter
3. As barometer of illness (as they get better they play more and more)
Toys should _____________________________ and _________________
_____________________ and ___________________ are top concerns Right Ans -
Promote the child's growth and development
Age-appropriateness and safety
What should the nurse do before beginning her assessment on a child? Must
be done in order for child to feel comfortable/safe. Right Ans - Gain trust --
> talk with parents
What is the number one role of the pediatric nurse? Right Ans - Promoting
the health and well-being of the child and family
_______________________ is the essential foundation for providing high-quality
nursing care Right Ans - Therapeutic relationship
What are 4 of the key characteristics of a therapeutic relationship? Right
Ans - 1. Well-defined positive and professional boundaries (not there to make
friends)
2. Promote family control over child's health
3. Empowerment
4. Open communication (builds trust and rapport)
_______________________ is the use of interventions that eliminate or minimize the
psychological and physical distress Right Ans - Atraumatic Care
What is the goal of atraumatic care? Right Ans - Do no harm
What are the 3 principles of atraumatic care? Right Ans - 1.
Prevent/minimize separation
2. Promote sense of control
3. Prevent bodily harm
Family is the _________________ in the child's life --> support, respect, encourage,
enhance; develop partnerships; *safety for the child* Right Ans - Constant
How can the nurse be an advocate for the family and promote caring? Right
Ans - 1. Assist in making informed decisions
2. positive relationship
3. Identify goals and needs, plan interventions to address defined problems
What are some tips for communicating with parents? Right Ans - Goal
directed, open-ended and broad, non-threatening environment, ensure
privacy and confidentiality, encourage talking, listen, think about their
emotions (remind them to take care of themselves)
, What are some tips for communicating with children? Right Ans - 1. Make
communication developmentally appropriate
2. Get on child's eye level
3. Approach child gently and quietly
4. Give choices
5. Avoid long sentences, medical jargon, and scary words
6. Give instructions clearly and simply
What is developmentally appropriate communication for an infant? Right
Ans - Nonverbal, crying
Converse with parents
What is developmentally appropriate communication for early childhood?
Right Ans - Focus on the child
Explain what, why, and how
Use simple/recognizable words
Be consistent
What is developmentally appropriate communication for adolescents?
Right Ans - Honesty
Be aware of privacy needs
Importance of peers
Considered children's "work" or "developmental workshop" Right Ans -
Play
What are 3 ways in which play is helpful/beneficial in the hospital setting?
Right Ans - 1. As stress reliever for child and family
2. As pain reliever/distracter
3. As barometer of illness (as they get better they play more and more)
Toys should _____________________________ and _________________
_____________________ and ___________________ are top concerns Right Ans -
Promote the child's growth and development
Age-appropriateness and safety
What should the nurse do before beginning her assessment on a child? Must
be done in order for child to feel comfortable/safe. Right Ans - Gain trust --
> talk with parents
