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TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit I: PEDIATRIC NURSING IN A CHANGING SOCIETY. 1. Overview of Pediatric Nursing. 2. Legal and Ethical Issues. 3. The Child in Context of the Family. 4. Community and Home Health Nursing. 5. School Nursing. Unit II: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. 6. Theoretical Approaches to the Growth and Development of Children. 7. Growth and Development of the Newborn. 8. Growth and Development of the Infant. 9. Growth and Development of the Toddler. 10. Growth and Developm...

The NCLEX tests are required to receive pro- fessional licensure in the field of nursing and are created by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). The NCLEX means National Council Licensure Exami- nation. Both the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN cover a lot of overlapping material; however, the scoring and number of questions vary between the exams. The NCLEX tests are designed to be one of the final hurdles in your nursing career. Consequently, the questions focus on your ability to ma...

Pediatric Quick Notes Table of Contents 1 PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 6 1.1 Atrial Septal Defect 6 1.2 Coarctation of the Aorta 6 1.3 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 7 1.4 Tetralogy of Fallot 7 1.5 Transposition of the Great Vessels 7 1.6 Ventricular Septal Defect 8 2 PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY 9 2.1 Acute Bronchiolitis 9 2.2 Acute Epiglottitis 9 2.3 Croup 10 2.4 Pneumonia 10 2.5 Respiratory Syncytial Virus 12 2.6 Asthma 12 2.7 Cystic Fibrosis 14 2.8 Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Hyal...

Pediatric Quick Notes: 1 PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 1.1 Atrial Septal Defect 1.2 Coarctation of the Aorta 1.3 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 1.4 Tetralogy of Fallot 1.5 Transposition of the Great Vessels 1.6 Ventricular Septal Defect 2 PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY 2.1 Acute Bronchiolitis 2.2 Acute Epiglottitis 2.3 Croup 2.4 Pneumonia 2.5 Respiratory Syncytial Virus 2.6 Asthma 2.7 Cystic Fibrosis 2.8 Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Hyaline Membrane Disease) 2.9 Foreign Bod...

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CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF PEDIATRIC NURSING MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following major problems results from the denial of preventive services (such as prenatal care, dental care, and immunizations) to any given population? a. spiraling costs for emergency medical services b. health maintenance organizations losing money c. extensive waiting lists for clinic health care services d. closing of small community hospitals ANS: A Feedback A Correct: By denying preventive services minor he...

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Pediatric Quick Summary Notes PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY PEDIATRIC EENT Pediatric GI PEDIATRIC GU PEDIATRIC MSK PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY PEDIATRIC PSYCHIA TRY PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE Pediatrics Exam Notes Pediatrics Exam II TRP Common Pediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders

1. The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A) Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive women’s shelters D) Encouraging all women to eat a balanced diet 2. When integrati...

1. The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old newborn girl with a metabolic disorder. Which of the following activities would deviate from the characteristics of family-centered care? A) Softening unpleasant information or prognoses B) Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care C) Collaborating with the child and family as equals D) Showing respect for the family’s beliefs and wishes 2. The nurse is providing home care for a 6-year-old girl with multiple medical challenges. Which...