Pediatric nurses have foundational knowledge obtained in nursing ...

[JMatthes]

Pediatric nurses have foundational knowledge obtained in nursing school and add specific competencies related to the pediatric client. Which would be considered an additional specific expected competency of the pediatric nurse?
 
  1. Physical assessment
  2. Anatomical and developmental differences
  3. Nursing process
  4. Management of healthcare conditions

Question 2

A 12-year-old child is admitted to the unit for a surgical procedure. The child is accompanied by two parents and a younger sibling. What is the level of involvement in treatment decision making for this child?
 
  1. That of an emancipated minor.
  2. That of a mature minor.
  3. That of assent.
  4. None.

[Silverbeard98]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Assessing anatomical and developmental differences would be a specific expected competency for the pediatric nurse that would not be learned in nursing school. Physical assessment, nursing process, and management of health conditions are all foundational knowledge learned in nursing school.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Assent requires the ability to generally understand what procedure and treatments are planned, to understand what participation is required, and to make a statement of agreement or disagreement with the plan. Usually, in Piaget's stage of formal operations, 11- to 13-year-olds should be able to problem solve using abstract concepts and are able to give valid assent when parents sign the informed consent. An emancipated minor is a self-supporting adolescent who is not subject to the control of a parent or guardian. A mature minor is a 14- or 15-year-old whom the state law designates as being able to understand medical risks and who is thus permitted to give informed consent for treatment.

[JMatthes]

Thank you

[Silverbeard98]

No problemo