Intro to Peds
A new staff member says, “I can share patient info with my best friend if they keep it private.” This statement breaks this patient-protecting law.
HIPAA
This is the developmental stage in infants in which they should be bonding with caregivers
Nevada law requires children to be in a rear-facing seat until what age?
2 years old
By the preschool years, children can use scissors, dress themselves, and copy simple shapes—these are examples of this type of motor skill
fine motor skills
According to Erikson, this is the psychosocial stage of adolescence
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Encouraging a toddler to blow bubbles during a procedure demonstrates this type of nursing intervention
distraction
This process in adults causes oral meds to be less effective, but due to a lack of renal maturity in infants, it can lead to medication toxicity
First-pass effect
These are immature until 1-2 years old, resulting in a longer half-life and increased toxicity with medications
kidneys
School-aged children need about this many hours of sleep per night
10-12
When does puberty start to occur in both girls and boys?
Boys: 10-11
Hillary is a 9-year-old girl. Before Hillary’s appendectomy, her parents must sign this document that explains risks, benefits, and alternatives.
informed consent
An infant's poor ability to concentrate urine makes them more susceptible to this
Dehydration
This Erikson's Developmental Stage is appropriate for children ages 1-3 where temper tantrums are frequent
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
When hospitalized, preschoolers often fear this the most.
bodily harm or mutilation
This vaccine is recommended as a second dose at age 16.
Meningococcal
This is the nurse’s primary responsibility when obtaining informed consent for a 10-year-old’s surgery.
Ensure the guardian understands before signing
This electrolyte blocks iron, which can lead to anemia
Calcium
This supplement may need to be added to their nutrition if they are being breastfed
iron
According to Piaget, school-aged children are in this cognitive stage
concrete operational
Name 3 risks for suicide in adolescents
acceptable answers:
Depression or mental health issues
Personal or family history of suicide attempts
Poor school performance
Dysfunctional/disorganized family
Substance abuse
Difficulties with sexual identity
Social isolation
Marked changes in behavior
Incarceration
This parenting style expects obedience and discourages questioning of rules
authoritarian parenting style
This soft hair covers newborns and protects them in the womb
Lanugo
When hospitalized, toddlers often show this reaction to separation from parents, which may include crying, tantrums, or refusal to eat
School-aged children fear this most when hospitalized
Separation from parents and loss of control/privacy
Peak height velocity occurs around age ___ in girls and ____ in boys
12; 14