Erikson's Theory
In this stage children are learning whether the world is safe and reliable. Basic needs of affection and nourishment will be met. What stage is this?
What is stage 1 Trust vs. Mistrust? (0-18 months)
When communicating with this age group, nurses should use short, simple sentences and offer limited choices.
What is a toddler?
Preschoolers commonly participate in this type of play, where children interact and share materials but may not have an organized goal.
What is associative play?
Because these young children explore by putting objects in their mouths, small objects should always be kept out of reach.
What are infants?
Pediatric medication doses are commonly calculated based on this measurement rather than simply using an adult dose.
What is weight?
In what stage do children develop a sense of control independence in many tasks?
What is Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt? (1-3 years)
Children in this stage benefit from clear, logical explanations and should be encouraged to ask questions and participate in their care. What is a school-age child?
What is a school-age child?
Infants often engage in this type of play by looking at, touching, and exploring their own bodies.
What is solitary play?
Seat belts, helmets, water safety, and teaching about internet safety become especially important during this age group.
What are school-aged children?
In pediatric nursing, this person should generally be included as a partner in the child's plan of care.
Who is the parent or caregiver?
What stage focusses on the development of self-confidence when competent or the feeling of inferiority when not competent?
What is Industry vs Inferiority? (school age 7-11)
Privacy, respect, confidentiality, and direct communication are especially important when communicating with patients in this developmental stage.
What is an adolescent?
School-age children enjoy this type of organized play that involves rules, teamwork, and a common goal.
What is cooperative play?
Parents and caregivers should keep medications, cleaning products, and other potentially harmful substances in this type of location.
What is a locked, secure, or high to reach location?
Providing privacy, respecting body image, encouraging independence, and allowing time to speak without parents present are important nursing interventions for this age group.
What is an adolescent?
In what stage do children develop guilt when boundaries are overstepped?
What is Initiative vs. Guilt? (3-6 years)
This age group communicates primarily through crying, facial expressions, and body movements.
What is an infant?
Toddlers commonly play next to other children with similar toys but do not directly interact with them.
What is parallel play?
Motor vehicle crashes, substance use, firearms, and risky behaviors are major safety concerns that should be discussed privately and directly with this age group.
What are adolescents?
Using dolls, medical play, and simple explanations shortly before a procedure is appropriate nursing care for this age group.
What is a preschooler?
Erikson's theory describes this many psychosocial stages that people move through across the lifespan.
What is 8?
Therapeutic play, dolls, and simple explanations are effective communication techniques for this age group because they may have magical thinking.
What is a preschooler?
Dress-up, playing house, and pretending to be a doctor are examples of this type of play that helps children explore roles and imagination.
What is dramatic/pretend play?
Motor vehicle crashes, substance use, firearms, and risky behaviors are major safety concerns that should be discussed privately and directly with this age group.
What are adolescents?
When caring for a hospitalized child, maintaining familiar routines, objects, and caregiver involvement can help decrease this.
What is anxiety/stress?