Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Exam
Questions and Answers
What is so different about caring for children versus adults? - ANSWER-communication
is different
Why is it not OK to call pediatrics a mini-med-surg? - ANSWER-They are
underdeveloped; they simple are not
Why are children's hospitals different? - ANSWER-Child life
o Family centered care
o Medication administration
o Equipment
o Alternative therapies
What are common causes of pediatric morbidity and mortality? - ANSWER-Cancer,
homicide, unintential injury, suicide
birth -1 year: congenital
1-44: unintentional
What are important ethical and legal concepts that apply to the pediatric setting? -
ANSWER-Emancipated minor can always give consent
mature minors can only give consent during certain treatments (psych treatment, drug
addiction, stds, birth control, organ donation) dependent on state laws
What are concerns you have when obtaining consent in the pediatric population? -
ANSWER-you may not know who parent is; differing in opinion between parent and
child
What is assent? When should it be obtained? - ANSWER-Assent is the agreement of
someone not able to give legal consent to participate in the activity.
Child does not hold final decision, helps child understand the procedure being done to
them
How is confidentiality different in the pediatric population? - ANSWER-Parents are
involved so they know what's going on
What specific problems/issues might various special family circumstances/structures
present? - ANSWER-Divorced parents, opposing views
What are the things you need to remember when incorporating culture and religion into
the care for children? - ANSWER-Families have different cultural needs
Questions and Answers
What is so different about caring for children versus adults? - ANSWER-communication
is different
Why is it not OK to call pediatrics a mini-med-surg? - ANSWER-They are
underdeveloped; they simple are not
Why are children's hospitals different? - ANSWER-Child life
o Family centered care
o Medication administration
o Equipment
o Alternative therapies
What are common causes of pediatric morbidity and mortality? - ANSWER-Cancer,
homicide, unintential injury, suicide
birth -1 year: congenital
1-44: unintentional
What are important ethical and legal concepts that apply to the pediatric setting? -
ANSWER-Emancipated minor can always give consent
mature minors can only give consent during certain treatments (psych treatment, drug
addiction, stds, birth control, organ donation) dependent on state laws
What are concerns you have when obtaining consent in the pediatric population? -
ANSWER-you may not know who parent is; differing in opinion between parent and
child
What is assent? When should it be obtained? - ANSWER-Assent is the agreement of
someone not able to give legal consent to participate in the activity.
Child does not hold final decision, helps child understand the procedure being done to
them
How is confidentiality different in the pediatric population? - ANSWER-Parents are
involved so they know what's going on
What specific problems/issues might various special family circumstances/structures
present? - ANSWER-Divorced parents, opposing views
What are the things you need to remember when incorporating culture and religion into
the care for children? - ANSWER-Families have different cultural needs
