Growth & Development
This term describes when a child returns to earlier behaviors due to stress.
Regression
This stage of separation anxiety includes crying and screaming.
Protest
This is the most accurate way to measure heart rate in young children.
Apical pulse for one full minute
Leading cause of death in children ages 1–4.
Drowning
High-pitched sound indicating upper airway obstruction.
Stridor
This developmental concept means objects exist even when not seen
Object permanence
This stage shows withdrawal and sadness after separation.
Despair
This vital sign should be counted while the child is asleep.
Respiratory Rate
Back blows and chest thrusts are used for this age group.
Infants and toddlers
This condition is caused by lung immaturity in preemies.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
This type of play involves children playing next to each other but not interacting.
Parallel Play
This stage involves detachment and lack of interest in parents.
Denial (detachment)
This is the best indicator of dehydration in children.
Weight
If a child swallows a coin, parents should be taught to do this.
Inspect stool for passage
This sign indicates chronic hypoxia with bulbous fingertips.
Clubbing
At this age, children begin asking about death and dying.
Ages 3–4 (preschoolers)
A key nursing intervention is to keep this space as a “safe place” for the child.
The child's room
Infants should have this measured routinely to assess growth.
Head Circumference
Maximum recommended water heater temperature for safety.
≤120°F
A barking cough is a hallmark of this condition.
Croup
This stage (ages 10–12) marks increased independence and teamwork.
Preadolescent stage
This is a major stressor for hospitalized children besides pain.
Separation from caregivers
This temperature route is standard in pediatrics and requires pulling the ear down and back.
Tympanic Thermometer
After a near drowning, this must always be done.
Seek medical evaluation (risk of dry drowning)
This pediatric emergency presents with drooling, tripod position, and “cherry red” throat.
Acute epiglottitis