Caring For Children 8th Edition By Kay Cowen;
Laura Wisely; Robin Dawson; Jane Ball; Ruth
Bindler| 978-0136859840| All Chapters 1-31|
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,table of contents
contemporary child health nursing
culture and the family
genetic and genomic influences in child health
growth and development
infant, child, and adolescent nutrition
pediatric assessment
introduction to health promotion and maintenance
health promotion and maintenance: the newborn and infant
health promotion and maintenance: the toddler and preschooler
health promotion and maintenance: the school-age child and adolescent
family assessment and concepts of nursing care in the community
nursing considerations for the child and family with a chronic condition
nursing considerations for the hospitalized child
pain assessment and management in children
the child with a life-threatening condition and end-of-life care
social and environmental influences on the child
immunizations and communicable diseases
the child with alterations in fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
the child with alterations in eye, ear, nose, and throat function
the child with alterations in respiratory function
the child with alterations in cardiovascular function
the child with alterations in immune function
the child with alterations in hematologic function
the child with cancer
the child with alterations in gastrointestinal function
the child with alterations in genitourinary function
the child with alterations in endocrine function
the child with alterations in neurologic function
the child with alterations in mental health and cognitive function
the child with alterations in musculoskeletal function
the child with alterations in skin integrity
,principles of pediatric nursing: caring for children, 8th edition (ball et al.)
chapter 1 nurse's role in care of the child: hospital, community, and home
1) which nursing role is not directly involved when providing family-centered approach to the
pediatric population?
1. advocacy
2. case management
3. patient education
4. researcher
ans: 4
explanation: 1. a researcher is not involved in the family-centered approach to patient care of
children and their families. advocacy, case management, and patient education are all roles
directly involved in the care of children and their families.
2. a researcher is not involved in the family-centered approach to patient care of children and
their families. advocacy, case management, and patient education are all roles directly
involved in the care of children and their families.
3. a researcher is not involved in the family-centered approach to patient care of children and
their families. advocacy, case management, and patient education are all roles directly
involved in the care of children and their families.
4. a researcher is not involved in the family-centered approach to patient care of children and
their families. advocacy, case management, and patient education are all roles directly
involved in the care of children and their families.
page ref: 4
cognitive level: analyzing
client need &sub: safe and effective care environment: management of care standards:
qsen competencies: patient-centered care | aacn essential competencies:
essential ii: basic organizational and systems leadership for quality care and patient safety | nln
competencies: professional identity | nursing/integrated concepts: nursing process:
assessment/coordination of care
learning outcome: lo 1.2 compare the roles of nurses in child healthcare. mnl
lo: family-centered care
2) a nurse is working with pediatric clients in a research facility. the nurse recognizes that
federal guidelines are in place that delineate which pediatrics clients must give assent for
participation in research trials. based upon the client's age, the nurse would seek assent
from which children?
select all that apply.
1. the precocious 4-year-old commencing as a cystic fibrosis research-study participant.
2. the 7-year-old leukemia client electing to receive a newly developed medication, now being
researched.
3. the 10-year-old commencing in an investigative study for clients with precocious puberty.
4. the 13-year-old client commencing participation in a research program for attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (adhd) treatments.
ans: 2, 3, 4
explanation: 1. federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older
must receive developmentally appropriate information about healthcare procedures and
treatments and give assent.
2. federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive
developmentally appropriate information about healthcare procedures and treatments and
, give assent.
3. federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive
developmentally appropriate information about healthcare procedures and treatments and
give assent.
4. federal guidelines mandate that research participants 7 years old and older must receive
developmentally appropriate information about healthcare procedures and treatments and
give assent.
page ref: 11, 12
cognitive level: applying
client need &sub: psychosocial integrity
standards: qsen competencies: patient-centered care | aacn essential competencies: essential
v: healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments | nln competencies: nursing
judgement | nursing/integrated concepts: nursing process: planning/coordination of care
learning outcome: lo 1.6 examine three unique pediatric legal and ethical issues in pediatric nursing
practice.
mnl lo: developmentally appropriate care
3) the nurse in a pediatric acute care unit is assigned the following tasks. which task is not
appropriate for the nurse to complete?
1. diagnose an 8-year-old with acute otitis media and prescribe an antibiotic.
2. listen to the concerns of an adolescent about being out of school for a lengthy
surgical recovery.
3. provide information to a mother of a newly diagnosed 4-year-old diabetic about local
support- group options.
diagnose a 6-year-old with diversional activity deficit related to placement in isolation. ans: 1
explanation: 1. the role of the pediatric nurse includes providing nursing assessment, directing
nursing care interventions, and educating client and family at developmentally appropriate
levels; client advocacy, case management, minimization of distress, and enhancement of
coping. advanced practice nurse practitioners perform assessment, diagnosis, and
management of health conditions.
2. the role of the pediatric nurse includes providing nursing assessment, directing nursing
care interventions, and educating client and family at developmentally appropriate levels;
client advocacy, case management, minimization of distress, and enhancement of coping.
advanced practice nurse practitioners perform assessment, diagnosis, and management of
health conditions.
3. the role of the pediatric nurse includes providing nursing assessment, directing nursing
care interventions, and educating client and family at developmentally appropriate levels;
client advocacy, case management, minimization of distress, and enhancement of coping.
advanced practice nurse practitioners perform assessment, diagnosis, and management of
health conditions.
4. the role of the pediatric nurse includes providing nursing assessment, directing nursing
care interventions, and educating client and family at developmentally appropriate levels;
client advocacy, case management, minimization of distress, and enhancement of coping.
advanced practice nurse practitioners perform assessment, diagnosis, and management of
health conditions.
page ref: 2-4
cognitive level: applying
client need &sub: safe and effective care environment: management of care standards:
qsen competencies: patient-centered care | aacn essential competencies: