RNSG 1412 (Ob/Pedi) - Exam 1, PPT |Pediatric Nursing: Family Structures,
Cultural Competence, Parenting Styles, Developmental Milestones, Growth
Assessment, Psychosocial Stages, Cognitive and Motor Skills, Language
Acquisition, Play Therapies, Hospitalization Effects, Separation Anxiety,
Therapeutic Communication, Pain Assessment, Non-Pharmacologic and
Pharmacologic Pain Management, Nursing Interventions, Emergency Care,
ABCDE/FGHI Assessments, Child Abuse Recognition, Family-Centered Care,
Nutrition, Safety, Injury Prevention, Developmentally Appropriate Procedures,
Child Life Specialist Role, Special Needs Care, Tanner Staging, Adolescent Health,
Health Promotion, Standardized Screening Tools, Hospital Procedures, Stress
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Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Family Structures
•3 Types of Family Structures: traditional (nuclear), non-traditional and high risk.
•Traditional: two-parent families, more resources, some stressors d/t two income dependence.
•Non-traditional: single parent families, blended, adoptive/foster, multigenerational, LGBTQ, and
communal.
•High-Risk: marital conflict/divorce, adolescent parenting, violence, child with special needs.
Cultural Influences in PEDI nursing
•Cultural Self Awareness- become culturally competent in care.
•Understanding certain treatments/interventions may not be acceptable.
•Religious Beliefs (view Table 3.1 p.38)
•Western vs Other Cultural Groups- beliefs may largely differ from other societies.
•Cultural Beliefs and Practices of Specific Groups (p.40-41)
,Parenting Styles
•3 types: Authoritarian, Authoritative, Permissive
•Authoritarian (Dictatorial)- rules, expectations, accept parents' beliefs and principles without question.
•Authoritative (democratic): respect opinions of child, explain the reason of each rule, some
negotiation/compromise, results in positive child behavior.
•Permissive- Little or no parental control over child’s behavior, child decides if they will follow any rules,
child consulted when decisions are made. No limits. Role reversal occurs.
healthy characteristics of families
-Open communication
-Flexible
-Shared principles
-Adaptable
-Contribute
-Family time
-Seek support
- culture
Components of Effective Communication
•Touch
•Environment
, •Listening
•Visual
•Tone of Voice
•Body Language
•Timing
•Family centered
•Honesty
•Avoid potentially ambiguous language (p 56-57)
•Maintain professional boundaries
Family-Centered Nursing Care
•Positive relationship between healthcare team that benefits the and child.
•Being mindful and respectful of cultural views and including them in the patient's plan of care.
•Being aware of the G&D needs of the child and family.
•Including family in the care of the child and allowing them to serve as the expert of the child's needs.
Pay attention when a family member states the child is "not acting themselves."
communication with infants
Infants (0-12 months)
-Calm, soft soothing voice
-Imitate baby sounds
-Slow approach
Cultural Competence, Parenting Styles, Developmental Milestones, Growth
Assessment, Psychosocial Stages, Cognitive and Motor Skills, Language
Acquisition, Play Therapies, Hospitalization Effects, Separation Anxiety,
Therapeutic Communication, Pain Assessment, Non-Pharmacologic and
Pharmacologic Pain Management, Nursing Interventions, Emergency Care,
ABCDE/FGHI Assessments, Child Abuse Recognition, Family-Centered Care,
Nutrition, Safety, Injury Prevention, Developmentally Appropriate Procedures,
Child Life Specialist Role, Special Needs Care, Tanner Staging, Adolescent Health,
Health Promotion, Standardized Screening Tools, Hospital Procedures, Stress
Reduction Strategies Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Family Structures
•3 Types of Family Structures: traditional (nuclear), non-traditional and high risk.
•Traditional: two-parent families, more resources, some stressors d/t two income dependence.
•Non-traditional: single parent families, blended, adoptive/foster, multigenerational, LGBTQ, and
communal.
•High-Risk: marital conflict/divorce, adolescent parenting, violence, child with special needs.
Cultural Influences in PEDI nursing
•Cultural Self Awareness- become culturally competent in care.
•Understanding certain treatments/interventions may not be acceptable.
•Religious Beliefs (view Table 3.1 p.38)
•Western vs Other Cultural Groups- beliefs may largely differ from other societies.
•Cultural Beliefs and Practices of Specific Groups (p.40-41)
,Parenting Styles
•3 types: Authoritarian, Authoritative, Permissive
•Authoritarian (Dictatorial)- rules, expectations, accept parents' beliefs and principles without question.
•Authoritative (democratic): respect opinions of child, explain the reason of each rule, some
negotiation/compromise, results in positive child behavior.
•Permissive- Little or no parental control over child’s behavior, child decides if they will follow any rules,
child consulted when decisions are made. No limits. Role reversal occurs.
healthy characteristics of families
-Open communication
-Flexible
-Shared principles
-Adaptable
-Contribute
-Family time
-Seek support
- culture
Components of Effective Communication
•Touch
•Environment
, •Listening
•Visual
•Tone of Voice
•Body Language
•Timing
•Family centered
•Honesty
•Avoid potentially ambiguous language (p 56-57)
•Maintain professional boundaries
Family-Centered Nursing Care
•Positive relationship between healthcare team that benefits the and child.
•Being mindful and respectful of cultural views and including them in the patient's plan of care.
•Being aware of the G&D needs of the child and family.
•Including family in the care of the child and allowing them to serve as the expert of the child's needs.
Pay attention when a family member states the child is "not acting themselves."
communication with infants
Infants (0-12 months)
-Calm, soft soothing voice
-Imitate baby sounds
-Slow approach
