Section: Unit 2 - Child Growth and Development in the Context of Family and Community | Pediatric Nursing Part 1 | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Objectives:
    • Identify normal developmental changes occurring in children (0-17yrs).
    • Assess health and development of child (0-17) years.
    • Discuss the nutritional requirements of children based on their developmental stage.
    • Apply knowledge and understanding of theories of psychological development.
    • Identify and discuss social, cultural, and environmental/ community factors that influence child development.

    • 2.1 - Growth and Development of Newborn and Infant

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify normal developmental changes that occur in the newborn and infant.
      • Describe the gross and fine motor milestones of newborns and infants.
      • Compare and contrast common developmental theories (Erikson’s, Freud’s, and Piaget’s theories) in relation to the growth of newborns and infants.
      • Describe nutritional requirements of newborn and infant.
      • Discuss factors that affect /influence nutrition in newborns and infants and implications for nursing care.
      • Identify common issues related to growth and development in infancy.
      • Discuss the nurse's role in newborn and infant development.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 28 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      Lifespan Development: A Psychological Perspective (2 Eds.) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read Chapter 3. (1 hour and 50 minutes)

      College of Lake County Foundation

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      Child Growth and Development: ECE 101 (A. Johnson, Ed.) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the Developmental Theories of Eriksons, Piaget’s, Sigmund Freud. (30 minutes)

      College of the Canyons

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      Role of Nursing Professionals for Parenting Development in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review of Scope URL
      Students must
      View

      Read Figure number 3. (8 minutes)

      NIH: Revista latino-americana de enfermage

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Infant & Newborn Growth and Development URL
      Students must
      View
    • Clinical Skills
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      Newborn Assessment (Head to Toe) URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      How To Measure MUAC (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Growth and Development Assessment URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Assessing Nutritional Health (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Nutritional Assessment of Children URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 2.1

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 1.5 is complete and passed

    • 2.2 - Growth and Development of Toddler

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain normal developmental changes (e.g., physiologic, cognitive, psychosocial) that occur in the toddler.
      • Examine common developmental theories (Erikson, Freud, and Piaget) in relation to the growth of a toddler.
      • Identify the gross and fine motor milestones in toddlers.
      • Demonstrate understanding of emotional and social development in toddlers.
      • Describe the nutritional requirements of toddlers.
      • Discuss nurses' role in the development of a toddler.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 37 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Toddler Development URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (7 minutes)

      MedlinePlus

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      Toddler (2-4 Years) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (8 minutes) 

      NorthShore University

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      'Growth and Development' URL
      Students must
      View

      Read chapter 4 Physical Development of Infant and Toddlers. (20 minutes)

    • url icon
      Child Development (6) - Two to Three Years URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (4 minutes)

      Better Health

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      Every Baby Matters: Guidelines for Good Nutrition in Bradford and Airedale Nutrition and 1-5 Year Old URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the pages from 1 to 9. (22 minutes)

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      Dietary Recommendations for Healthy Children URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

      American Heart Association

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      Theories of Growth and Development in Pediatrics: A Review Disease URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (15 minutes)

      J PaediatrNursSci 

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      Role of Nursing Professionals for Parenting Development in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review of Scope URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section “Discussion”. (15 minutes) 

      Revista latino-americana de enfermagem

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Child Growth and Development Toddlers URL
      Students must
      View
    • Clinical Skills
    • url icon
      Growth and Development Assessment URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      How to measure MUAC (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Nutritional Assessment of Children URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Assessing Nutritional Health (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 2.2

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 2.1 is complete and passed

    • 2.3 - Growth and Development of Preschoolers

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify normal developmental changes (e.g., physiologic, cognitive, psychosocial) that occur in a preschool-age child.
      • Examine common developmental theories (Erikson, Freud, and Piaget) in relation to the growth of preschoolers.
      • Understand and explain the nutritional requirements of a preschooler.
      • Identify common issues related to growth and development in a preschooler.
      • Discuss nurses' role in the development of a preschooler.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 28 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      'Growth and Development' URL
      Students must
      View

      Read chapter 7 Physical Development of Early Childhood. (30 minutes)

    • url icon
      Every Baby Matters: Guidelines for Good Nutrition in Bradford and Airedale Nutrition and 1-5 Year Old URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the pages from 1 to 9. (22 minutes)

    • url icon
      Dietary Recommendations for Healthy Children. URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

      American Heart Association

    • url icon
      Theories of Growth and Development in Pediatrics: A review Disease URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (15 minutes)

      J PaediatrNursSci 

    • url icon
      Role of Nursing Professionals for Parenting Development in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review of Scope URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section “Discussion”. (15 minutes) 

      Revista latino-americana de enfermagem

    • url icon
      Slide Deck Presentation: Growth and Development of Preschooler URL
      Students must
      View
    • Clinical Skills
    • url icon
      Growth and Development Assessment URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      How to measure MUAC (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Nutritional Assessment of Children URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Assessing Nutritional Health (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 2.3

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 2.2 is complete and passed

    • 2.4 - Growth and Development of School-Age Children

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify normal developmental changes (e.g., physiologic, cognitive, psychosocial) that occur in a school-age child.
      • Examine common developmental theories (Erikson, Freud, and Piaget) in relation to the growth of a school-age child.
      • Explain the nutritional requirements of a school-age child.
      • Identify common developmental concerns of the school-age child.
      • Discuss the nurse’s role in the growth and development of a  school-age child.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 57 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      Middle Childhood (6-8 Years) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

      CDC

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      Middle Childhood (9-11 Years of Age) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (7 minutes)

      CDC

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      Sleep in School-Aged Children URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (3 minutes)

      CDC

    • url icon
      Tips for Better Sleep URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (1 minute)

      CDC

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      Middle Childhood Growth and Development URL
      Students must
      View

      Open the book on 'Child Growth and Development' by clicking on PDF link. Read pages 238-244, 249-253, 269-273, 302-303, 306-309. (40 minutes)

      ‘Child Growth and Development - ECE 101’ by College of the Canyons

    • url icon
      Slide Deck Presentation: Growth and Development of School-Aged Children URL
      Students must
      View
    • Clinical Skills
    • url icon
      Growth and Development Assessment URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      How to measure MUAC (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Nutritional Assessment of Children URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 2.4

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 2.3 is complete and passed

    • 2.5 - Growth and Development of Adolescent

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify normal developmental changes (e.g., physiologic, cognitive, psychosocial) that occurs during adolescence.
      • Examine common developmental theories (Erikson, Freud, and Piaget) in relation to the growth of the adolescent.
      • Demonstrate knowledge of nutritional requirements during adolescence.
      • Identify common developmental concerns during adolescence.
      • Describe the nurses’ role in adolescent growth and development.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 41 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      Dietary Recommendations for Healthy Children URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

      American Heart Association

    • url icon
      Lifespan Development: A Psychological Perspective (2 Eds.) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read chapter 6. (1 hour 15 minutes)

      College of Lake County Foundation

    • url icon
      Adolescence - Social Emotional Development URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (20 minutes)

       College of the Canyons

    • url icon
      Slide Deck Presentation: Growth and Development of Adolescents URL
      Students must
      View
    • Clinical Skills
    • url icon
      Growth and Development Assessment URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      How to measure MUAC (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Nutritional Assessment of Children URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 2.5

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 2.4 is complete and passed

    • 2.6 - Safety and Injury Prevention in Children

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify common safety issues and injuries in children in relation to their stage of development.
      • Identify risk factors for injuries among children
      • Identify common sources of injuries in children based on developmental stage.
      • Explain measures for ensuring safety and preventing injuries among children.
      • Discuss nurses’ role in safety and injury prevention among children.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 47 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Injuries Among Children and Teens URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

      CDC

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      Health and Safety in the Child Care Setting: Prevention of Injuries URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section “Risk of Injuries and Stages of Development”. (12 minutes)

      The California Childcare Health Program

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      Child Safety and Injury Prevention (Child Care Manual) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (18 minutes)

      Niagara Region
    • url icon
      A Guide to Home Safety: Identifying and Preventing Hazards URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (12 minutes)

      SafeHome.Org

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      The Nurse's Role in Pediatric Injury Prevention URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the "Abstract". (2 minutes)

      Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am

    • url icon
      Slide Deck Presentation: Safety and Injury Prevention in Children URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 2.6

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 2.5 is complete and passed

    • 2.7 - Health Assessment in Children

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Demonstrate obtaining an appropriate health history from the child and parent or caregiver.
      • Perform health assessment utilizing approaches related to the age and developmental stage of the child.
      • Explain the appropriate sequence of the physical exam based on the child’s developmental stage.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 47 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nurses in Primary Care- Pediatric and Adolescents Care URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section “ Pediatric History” and “ Physical Examination of the Infant and Child”. (20 minutes)

      Government of Canada

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      The History and Physical Examination URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (20 minutes)

      Better Care

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      Neurological Exam for Children URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (9 minutes)

      Stanford Children’s Health

    • url icon
      Slide Deck Presentation: Health Assessment in Children URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 2.7

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 2.6 is complete and passed

    • 2.8 - Immunization

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Demonstrate knowledge of principles of immunization.
      • Identify the current recommended immunization schedule for children (0-17 years), components of the immunization card, and the immunization routes.
      • List the possible side effects of vaccines, precautions, and contraindications.
      • Discuss barriers and facilitators to immunization.
      • Discuss the nurse’s role during immunization.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 39 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      'Immunity' URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (1 minute)

      National Cancer Institute

    • url icon
      Immune Response URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

      MedlinePlus

    • url icon
      Immunity Types URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (2 minutes)

      CDC

    • url icon
      Principles of Vaccination URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (12 minutes)

      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    • url icon
      'Herd Immunity' URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section “ What is herd immunity?”. (2 minutes)

      Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

    • url icon
      Infant Immunization Cards URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (2 minutes)

      The OpenLearn Create

    • url icon
      Immunization Side Effects URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (4 minutes)

      Better Health

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      Recommended Solutions to the Barriers to Immunization in Children and Adults URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section “ Barrier to childhood vaccines and possible solution”. (7 minutes)

      Missouri medicine

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      What Role Do Nurses Play in the Vaccination Process? URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (4 minutes)

      The Chicago School

    • url icon
      Slide Deck Presentation: Immunity URL
      Students must
      View
    • Clinical Skills
    • url icon
      Vastus Lateralis injection URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Positing infants/childrens for injection- Immunization Academy (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Deltoid Muscle injection URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Intradermal BCG Vaccine- Immunization (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Subcutaneous injection URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Vastus Lateralis Injection Children (Video) URL
      Students must
      View
    • url icon
      Subcutaneous Injection URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 2.8

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 2.7 is complete and passed

    • 2.9 - Social, Cultural, and Environmental/Community Factors Influencing Child Development

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Discuss how social, cultural, environmental, and socioeconomic factors impact a child’s growth & development (e.g., school environment, peer groups, social roles, media, etc.,).
      • Discuss the nurse’s role in providing care to children and families from various social, community, and cultural backgrounds.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 55 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      Human Growth and Development URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the sections "Introduction" and "Factors Affecting Growth and Development." (5 minutes)

      StatPearls Publishing

    • url icon
      Exploring Factors That Influence Child Development URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (9 minutes)

      National Institute of Health.

    • url icon
      Family, Peer and School Influence on Children's Social Development URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the sections “Family Influence, Peer Influence, School Influence and Conclusion”. (13 minutes)

      World Journal of Education.

    • url icon
      How Media Use Can Affect Kids URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

      Kids Health.

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      The Influence of the Environment URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section “ Community”. (10 minutes)

      Institute of Medicine (US) and National Research Council (US) Committee on the Science of Adolescence

    • url icon
      Family Factors That Contribute to Child Abuse and Neglect URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (1 minute)

      Child Information Gateway

    • url icon
      Cultural Influences on Child Development URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (12 minutes)

      Maryville University

    • url icon
      Slide Deck Presentation: Social, Cultural, and Environmental/Community Factors in Child Development URL
      Students must
      View
    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Unit 2.9

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      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 2.8 is complete and passed
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      Combined Unit Exam 1 Quiz

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      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 2.9 is complete and passed