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Grand Canyon University
Pediatric Nursing Exam 1 Study
Guide Modules 1&2
Course: NUR513/NUR 513 Pediatric Nursing:
, Pediatrics- Exam 1 Study Guide- Modules 1&2
MODULE 1: What is Pediatric Nursing?
Issues and trends in Pediatric Nursing
● Nursing Care for children vs. adult
○ Pediatric nurses assess attainment of developmental milestones, growth, physical
maturation
■ Client needs are based on their developmental level
● Models of care in Pediatric Nursing
○ In all models, importance of family to child is emphasized
■ Family-centered care
■ Relationship-based care
■ Pediatric medical home
■ Importance of the family
● Resources for Pediatric Health Data
Types of families
● Nuclear family: male and female parents and their children living separately from
grandparents
● Nonnuclear family: any family that does not conform to the nuclear family
Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
● Pediatric Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
● Therapeutic relationship challenges in Pediatric Care Setting
● Professional boundaries and personal authenticity
● *** Family-centered care: care recognizes that families are central to the well-being
of children and, subsequently, the impact a child’s illness may have on the family
○ Promotes partnership between patients and family
● Role of *** Child Life Specialists: They promote effective coping, ongoing
development, and normalization for children and families
○ They possess expertise in the field of child development
● Pediatric Decision Making:
○ Based on child’s best interest
○ Parents have the right to raise their children according to their religion/ culture
Grand Canyon University
Pediatric Nursing Exam 1 Study
Guide Modules 1&2
Course: NUR513/NUR 513 Pediatric Nursing:
, Pediatrics- Exam 1 Study Guide- Modules 1&2
MODULE 1: What is Pediatric Nursing?
Issues and trends in Pediatric Nursing
● Nursing Care for children vs. adult
○ Pediatric nurses assess attainment of developmental milestones, growth, physical
maturation
■ Client needs are based on their developmental level
● Models of care in Pediatric Nursing
○ In all models, importance of family to child is emphasized
■ Family-centered care
■ Relationship-based care
■ Pediatric medical home
■ Importance of the family
● Resources for Pediatric Health Data
Types of families
● Nuclear family: male and female parents and their children living separately from
grandparents
● Nonnuclear family: any family that does not conform to the nuclear family
Standards of Practice and Ethical Considerations
● Pediatric Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
● Therapeutic relationship challenges in Pediatric Care Setting
● Professional boundaries and personal authenticity
● *** Family-centered care: care recognizes that families are central to the well-being
of children and, subsequently, the impact a child’s illness may have on the family
○ Promotes partnership between patients and family
● Role of *** Child Life Specialists: They promote effective coping, ongoing
development, and normalization for children and families
○ They possess expertise in the field of child development
● Pediatric Decision Making:
○ Based on child’s best interest
○ Parents have the right to raise their children according to their religion/ culture
