Online Assignment - Hospitalized Child
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Edited 03.04.24. PNC 3 Hybrid (Online) Assignment Hospitalized Child Each question is 3 points each. Use any color other than black to answer the questions. Chapter 30: Atraumatic Care of Children and Families True/False 1. When possible, perform all invasive procedures in the treatment room or the child’s room.
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True 2. Teaching means that learning has occurred. •
False- Teaching does not guarantee learning; it merely involves the provision of information, and actual learning depends on the learner's understanding and retention. 3. Placing a child supine during a procedure is the preferred positioning for the child’s safety.
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False- Placing a child supine during a procedure is not always the preferred positioning for the child's safety; it depends on the specific procedure and medical context. 4. Therapeutic play is a type of play that provides an emotional outlet or improves the child’s ability to cope with the stress of illness and hospitalization. •
True 5. School-age children and adolescents may not outwardly demonstrate behavior indicating the need for comforting. •
True 6. The child life specialist (CLS) only provides support to the hospitalized child. •
False- The child life specialist (CLS) can offer support not only to the hospitalized child but also to their family members and caregivers, recognizing the importance of a holistic approach to well-being. 7. When working with a toddler participate in parallel play to help start communication. •
True 8. Patient education begins on the day of discharge in order to prepare the child and family for going home. •
False- Patient education should ideally begin well before the day of discharge to ensure comprehensive preparation for the child and family regarding the transition back home. Education should actually begin on admission, just as discharge planning does. Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. Therapeutic hugging is a holding position that promotes close physical contact between the child and a parent or caregiver. 2. Having a child count aloud during a procedure is an example of a distraction method
. 3. Family-centered care is based on the concept that the family is the constant in the child’s life and the primary source of strength and support. 4. Effective communication with children and their parents is critical to providing atraumatic quality nursing care.
Edited 03.04.24. 5. Atraumatic Care is defined as therapeutic care that minimizes or eliminates the psychological and physical distress experienced by children and their families in the health care system. 6. The Child Life Specialist is a member of the multidisciplinary team and works in conjunction with the health care provider and parents to foster an atmosphere that promotes the child’s well
-being. 7. A major aspect of preparation in children involves play
. Chapter 33: Caring for Children in Diverse Settings True/False 1. Children receive most of their health care, well and ill care, in the community setting. •
True 2. Children are less vulnerable to the effects of illness and hospitalization than adults because of their limited understanding. •
False- Typically, children are more susceptible to the impact of illness and hospitalization as it deviates from their normal state of health and routine. They also have limited comprehension and coping strategies to navigate the stressors that may arise during these periods. 3. Hospitalized children may view physical restraints to immobilize a body part as a punishment. •
True 4. The infant’s facial expression is an inconsistent indicator of pain or bodily injury.
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False- An infant’s facial expression is consistently an indicator of pain. 5. Parents commonly feel anger or guilt related to the hospitalization of their child. •
True 6. A highchair safety belt is considered a restraint and appropriate documentation is necessary. •
False 7. Parenting style and the family
–child relationship have an influence on the family’s hospital experience. •
True 8. When caring for a child in isolation minimize the time spent in the room to limit the spread of infection. •
False- continued contact with the child (including holding them) should be done to help minimize sensory deprivation. Fill-in-the-Blank: 1. Magical thinking is a type of thinking in preschool-age children that allows for fantasies and creativity to be part of their cognitive abilities. 2. Regression is a defense mechanism used by children to deal with conflict by returning to a previous stage that may be more comfortable for them. 3. Invasive procedures such as venipuncture should never be performed in the crib, bed, or playroom.
Edited 03.04.24. 4. The nurse should use a clove-hitch type of knot to secure restraints with ties to allow quick, easy access and release of the restraint. 5. Isolation rooms are used for situations involving the risk for infection
. 6. Preparation provides reassurance and comfort to the child and allows him or her to know what will happen and what is expected of him or her. 7. Just as nurses in the acute care setting develop nursing care plans, nurses in the school setting develop Individualized Health Plans
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