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Pediatric Nursing Part 2
*In order to enroll in this course you need to complete Pediatric Nursing Part 1. Click on enroll now and input the code provided at completion of Pediatric Nursing Part 1.
There are 3 units/modules to complete, which include:
- Unit 4: Nursing care of the sick child
- Unit 5: Child Maltreatment
- Unit 6: Community-Based Pediatric Nursing Care
Instructions:
This part consists of three (3) learning units. Included in the units are individual lessons with accompanying assigned reading resources, PowerPoint presentations with speaker notes, learner self-assessments, and interactive clinical judgment learning activities. A passing grade of 80% is required on quizzes and unit exams, as well as submission of the required activities for all case studies/reflection activities to gain access to the next lesson or section.
There is a 50-question multiple-choice exam at the end of the course. A grade of 80% is required. If a grade of 80% is not achieved, the learner may be self-remediate and take another exam. The second exam is of comparable content, and 80% is required for a passing grade.
A certificate of completion may be downloaded upon successful completion of the course.
To PASS and Obtain a Certificate
- All the reading requirements;
- All quizzes and unit exams with a passing grade of 80%;
- All activities and case studies;
- The final exam with a minimum of 80% and a maximum of 2 attempts, and;
- The self and course evaluation forms.
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Unit 4 - Nursing Care of the Sick Child
Unit Objectives:
- Demonstrate understanding of the pathophysiology of childhood acute and chronic diseases.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care to address the needs of children with acute or chronic physical, and/or mental illness in a hospital and community setting.
- Gain knowledge and skill in pediatric drug administration.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in nursing response during a pediatric emergency.
- Provide appropriate health promotion and health education to a child and family.
- Demonstrate effective holistic palliative care for a child with cancer and their family.
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4.1 - Nursing Care of Hospitalized Child
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify major stressors of illness and hospitalization for children.
- Explain factors influencing children’s and families' reactions to hospitalization.
- Identify strategies a nurse can utilize to minimize stressors for children and their families during hospitalization.
- Discuss the nurses’ role in caring for hospitalized child and their families.
- Discuss and apply appropriate safety measures to use when caring for children within the hospital.
- Discuss nursing roles/responsibilities related to client discharge from the hospital.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 44 minutes.
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4.2 - Pain Management in Children
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the classification/types of pain.
- Discuss factors that influence the perception of pain in children.
- Explain the principles of pain assessment as they relate to children.
- Identify utilization of pain rating scales.
- Discuss physiologic and behavioral assessment tools for assessment of pain in children.
- Identify developmental considerations in pain management among children.
- Discuss the role of the nurse in pediatric pain management.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 16 minutes.
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4.3.1 - Pediatric Drug Administration (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Explain the significance of medication safety.
- Discuss factors that may lead to medication errors.
- Delineate medication safety concerns in children.
- Describe the rights of pediatric medication administration.
- Discuss considerations in determining correct medication, dosages for children, and how to accurately determine/calculate recommended pediatric medication dosages.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 2 minutes.
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4.3.2 - Pediatric Drug Administration (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the proper technique for administering medications in children via oral, sublingual, rectal, intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous routes.
- Discuss the role of nurses in administering/managing medication to children.
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4.3.3 - Pediatric Drug Administration (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the proper technique for administering otic, ophthalmic, intranasal, inhalation, intraosseous, and intrathecal medications in children.
- Discuss the role of nurses in administering medication to children.
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4.4 - Nursing Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define a high-risk neonate.
- Explain the classification of high-risk neonates.
- Identify high-risk conditions (including clinical manifestations) in neonates that need special care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Discuss factors that place neonates at high risk for care in the NICU.
- Describe the organization of services within the NICU.
- Identify the interdisciplinary team involved in the provision of care in the NICU.
- Identify the signs of stress and fatigue in neonates.
- Apply the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for high-risk neonates.
- Explain nursing considerations in the management of high-risk neonates in the NICU and their families (including developmental care).
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 48 minutes.
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4.5 - Perioperative Care
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of perioperative nursing care.
- Apply the nursing process to the perioperative setting.
- Discuss the importance of preoperative client education.
- Describe the importance of ROM, turning, and cough/deep breathing exercises in postoperative care.
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4.6.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Infectious/Communicable Diseases (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the stages and chain of infection and significance in nursing care.
- Identify common communicable diseases among children.
- Explain causes and risk factors for infectious/communicable diseases.
- Describe clinical manifestations and complications of common communicable diseases among children.
- Identify and understand common diagnostic tests for infectious diseases and nursing implications.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with an infectious or communicable disease.
- Identify preventive measures for infectious/communicable diseases.
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4.6.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Infectious/Communicable Diseases (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain causes and risk factors for malaria.
- Describe clinical manifestations and complications of malaria.
- Identify common diagnostic tests for malaria.
- Identify preventive measures for malaria.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with malaria.
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4.6.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Infectious/Communicable Diseases (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain causes and risk factors for pediatric tuberculosis.
- Describe clinical manifestations and complications of pediatric tuberculosis.
- Identify common diagnostic tests for pediatric tuberculosis.
- Identify preventive measures for pediatric tuberculosis.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with pediatric tuberculosis.
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4.6.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Infectious/Communicable Diseases (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain causes and risk factors of Dengue Fever.
- Describe clinical manifestations and complications of Dengue Fever.
- Identify common diagnostic tests for Dengue.
- Identify preventive measures for Dengue.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with Dengue.
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4.7.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Neurologic Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define epilepsy.
- Describe the types of seizures.
- Identify causes and risk factors associated with seizures.
- Identify the sign and symptoms of seizures.
- Describe the management of seizures.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with seizures.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 46 minutes.
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4.7.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Neurologic Disorder (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify factors associated with head trauma in children.
- Identify common signs and symptoms of head trauma in children.
- Identify risk factors associated with head trauma in children.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with neurologic conditions.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 18 minutes.
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4.7.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Neurological Disorders (Part 3) - Infectious Disorders (Meningitis and Encephalitis)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify factors associated with meningitis and encephalitis in children.
- Identify common signs and symptoms.
- Identify risk factors associated with these disorders.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with meningitis and encephalitis.
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4.7.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Neurological Disorders (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify factors associated with neural tube defects in children.
- Identify common signs and symptoms.
- Identify risk factors associated with neural tube defects.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with neural tube defects and nursing interventions commonly performed in the care of children.
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4.7.5 - Nursing Care of Child with Neurological Disorders (Part 5)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify factors associated with headaches in children.
- Identify common signs and symptoms.
- Identify risk factors associated with headaches.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with headaches and nursing interventions commonly performed in the care of children.
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4.7.6 - Nursing Care of Child with Neurological Disorders (Part 6)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify factors associated with Cerebrovascular Disorders.
- Identify common signs and symptoms.
- Discuss common laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Discuss common medications and other treatment interventions.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with cerebrovascular disorders and nursing interventions commonly performed in the care of children.
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4.7.7 - Nursing Care of Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define autism in children.
- Identify risk factors associated with autism.
- Identify common signs and symptoms of autism in children.
- Discuss the diagnosis of autism in children.
- Describe evidence-based management of children with autism.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with autism.
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4.8.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Respiratory Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system in children.
- Identify risk factors associated with respiratory illnesses in children.
- Identify common respiratory conditions in children.
- List common diagnostic procedures for respiratory conditions and their nursing implications.
- Describe nursing management of children experiencing respiratory disorders.
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4.8.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Respiratory Disorder (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify common respiratory conditions in children (common cold, flu, sinusitis, pertussis, diphtheria).
- Identify risk factors associated with respiratory illnesses in children.
- List common diagnostic procedures for respiratory conditions and nursing implications.
- Describe nursing management of children experiencing respiratory disorders.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 56 minutes.
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4.8.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Respiratory Disorder (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify common respiratory conditions in children (tonsillitis, influenza, pharyngitis).
- Identify risk factors associated with respiratory illnesses in children.
- List common diagnostic procedures for respiratory conditions and nursing implications.
- Describe nursing management of children experiencing respiratory disorders.
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4.8.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Respiratory Disorder (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify common respiratory conditions in children (croup, RSV, pneumonia, bronchitis).
- Identify risk factors associated with respiratory illnesses in children.
- List common diagnostic procedures for respiratory conditions and nursing implications.
- Describe nursing management of children experiencing respiratory disorders.
- Identify risk factors associated with respiratory illnesses in children.
- List common diagnostic procedures for respiratory conditions and nursing implications.
- Describe nursing management of children experiencing respiratory disorders.
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4.8.5 - Nursing Care of Child with Respiratory Disorder (Part 5)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify common respiratory conditions in children (acute non-infectious conditions, ARDS, pneumothorax).
- Identify risk factors associated with respiratory illnesses in children.
- List common diagnostic procedures for respiratory conditions and nursing implications.
- Describe nursing management of children experiencing respiratory disorders.
- Identify risk factors associated with respiratory illnesses in children.
- List common diagnostic procedures for respiratory conditions and nursing implications.
- Describe nursing management of children experiencing respiratory disorders.
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4.8.6 - Nursing Care of Child with Respiratory Disorder (Part 6)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify common respiratory conditions in children (COVID-19, asthma, chronic lung disease, allergic rhinitis).
- Identify risk factors associated with respiratory illnesses in children.
- List common diagnostic procedures for respiratory conditions and nursing implications.
- Describe nursing management of children experiencing respiratory disorders.
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4.8.7 - Nursing Care of Child with Respiratory Disorder (Part 7)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define Cystic Fibrosis.
- Identify causes, and risk factors associated with cystic fibrosis in children.
- List common diagnostic procedures for Cystic fibrosis.
- Define the common treatment of cystic fibrosis.
- Describe nursing management of children experiencing Cystic fibrosis.
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4.8.8 - Nursing Care of Child with Respiratory Disorder (Part 8)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Apply the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for children with respiratory conditions.
- Discuss the psychosocial impact of chronic respiratory conditions in children and their families.
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4.9.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Ear Disorders
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the ears in children.
- Identify factors associated with disorders of the ears in children.
- Identify common disorders of the ears in children including their signs and symptoms.
- Identify common diagnostic procedures for ear disorders in children and nursing implications.
- Identify common medications and other treatment interventions for ear disorders in children and nursing implications.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with an ear disorder.
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4.9.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Eye Disorders (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the eye in children.
- Identify common disorders of the eyes in children.
- List signs/symptoms of different eye disorders in children.
- Identify related diagnostic procedures.
- Describe evidence-based management of eye disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with eye disorders.
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4.9.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Eye Disorders (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define subconjunctival hemorrhage, foreign body in eyes, corneal abrasion, and strabismus.
- List signs/symptoms of the above eye disorders in children.
- Identify related diagnostic procedures.
- Describe evidence-based management of the above eye disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with the above eye disorders.
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4.9.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Eye Disorders (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define refractive errors, amblyopia, nystagmus, and glaucoma.
- List signs/symptoms of the above eye disorders in children.
- Identify related diagnostic procedures.
- Describe evidence-based management of the above eye disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with the above eye disorders.
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4.9.5. Nursing Care of Child with Eye Disorders (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define retinopathy of prematurity, congenital cataract, and vision loss.
- List signs/symptoms of the above eye disorders in children.
- Identify related diagnostic procedures.
- Describe evidence-based management of the above eye disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with the above eye disorders.
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4.10.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Cardiovascular Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system of the child.
- Identify cardiovascular disorders common in children.
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4.10.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Cardiovascular Disorder (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify common cardiovascular disorders in children (congenital heart defects).
- Describe common medical treatments for the management of children with congenital heart defects.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with a congenital heart defect.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 9 minutes.
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4.10.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Cardiovascular Disorder (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify cardiovascular disorders common in children (acquired cardiovascular disorders).
- Describe the medical treatments in the management of children with an acquired cardiovascular disorder.
- Describe nursing management of a child with an acquired cardiovascular disorder.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 16 minutes.
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4.10.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Cardiovascular Disorder (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Outline the nursing assessment of a child with a cardiovascular disorder.
- Discuss the psychosocial impact of chronic cardiovascular disorders on children and their families.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 59 minutes.
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4.11.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Gastrointestinal Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system in children.
- Identify common gastrointestinal illnesses of childhood including signs and symptoms (Colic, infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, acute diarrhea and vomiting, necrotizing enterocolitis).
- Identify risk factors associated with these gastrointestinal disorders.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these gastrointestinal disorders and their nursing implications.
- Explain common medical treatments for children with these gastrointestinal disorders and nursing implications.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these gastrointestinal disorders.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 25 minutes.
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4.11.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Gastrointestinal Disorder (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify common gastrointestinal illnesses of childhood including signs and symptoms (oral thrush, appendicitis, GERD, PUD, constipation).
- Identify risk factors associated with the above gastrointestinal disorders.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for the above gastrointestinal disorders and nursing implications.
- Explain common medical treatments for children with the above gastrointestinal disorders and nursing implications.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with the above gastrointestinal disorders.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 28 minutes.
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4.11.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Gastrointestinal Disorder (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify common gastrointestinal illnesses of childhood including signs and symptoms (Hirschsprung Disease, Short Bowel Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)).
- Identify risk factors associated with these above disorders.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these gastrointestinal disorders and their nursing implications.
- Explain common medical treatments for children with the above gastrointestinal disorders and nursing implications.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these above disorders.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 12 minutes.
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4.11.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Gastrointestinal Disorder (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify common structural anomalies in the GI tract of childhood including signs and symptoms (Cleft Lip and Palate, Inguinal Hernia, Umbilical hernia, Intussusception, Anorectal Malformations).
- Identify risk factors associated with those gastrointestinal disorders.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures, medical treatment, nursing management, and nursing implications for such anomalies and disorders.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 14 minutes.
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4.11.5 - Nursing Care of Child with Gastrointestinal Disorder (Part 5)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify common hepatobiliary disorders of childhood including signs and symptoms.
- Identify risk factors associated with those gastrointestinal disorders.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures, medical treatment, nursing management, and nursing implications for such anomalies and disorders.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 46 minutes.
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4.11.6 - Nursing Care of Child with Gastrointestinal Disorder (Part 6)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define esophageal atresia.
- Describe different types of esophageal atresia.
- Discuss signs and symptoms of esophageal atresia.
- Identify the causes of esophageal atresia.
- Describe the common diagnostic procedures.
- Describe the management of a child with esophageal atresia.
- Discuss the nursing management for esophageal atresia.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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4.11.7 - Nursing Care of Child with Gastrointestinal Disorder (Part 7)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Discuss the nursing assessment of a child with gastrointestinal disorders.
- Delineate the psychosocial implications of chronic intestinal disorders on children and their families.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 21 minutes.
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4.12.1- Nursing Care of Child with Genitourinary Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the anatomy and physiology of pediatric genitourinary system.
- Identify common pediatric genitourinary disorders in children.
- Identify signs/symptoms associated with different genitourinary disorders.
- Identify related diagnostic procedures.
- Describe evidence-based management of different genitourinary disorders in children.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these disorders.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 53 minutes.
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4.12.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Genitourinary Disorder (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define hydronephrosis, nephrotic syndrome, and glomerulonephritis.
- Identify signs and symptoms of these disorders in children.
- Explain related diagnostic procedures.
- Discuss evidence-based management of these disorders in children.
- Describe the nurse’s role in the management of these disorders in children.
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4.12.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Genitourinary Disorder (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define epispadias, hypospadias, acute renal failure, and chronic renal failure.
- Identify signs and symptoms of these disorders in children
- Explain related diagnostic procedures.
- Discuss evidence-based management of these disorders in children.
- Describe the nurse’s role in the management of these disorders in children.
- Discuss the psychosocial impact of chronic genitourinary disorders on children and their families.
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4.12.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Genitourinary Disorder (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define phimosis, paraphimosis, testicular torsion, and epididymitis.
- List signs and symptoms of these disorders in children.
- Explain related diagnostic procedures.
- Discuss evidence-based management of these disorders in children.
- Describe the nurse’s role in the management of these disorders in children.
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4.13.1 - Nursing Care of Child With Neuromuscular Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the anatomy and physiology neuromuscular system in children.
- Identify neuromuscular disorders common in children.
- Identify risk factors associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS).
- Identify common signs and symptoms of GBS.
- List common diagnostic procedures for GBS.
- Discuss the medical management of the child with GBS.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with GBS and nursing interventions commonly performed in the care of children.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 42 minutes.
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4.13.2 - Nursing Care of a Child with Neuromuscular Disorders (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify factors associated with Cerebral Palsy (CP).
- Identify common signs and symptoms of CP.
- Identify risk factors associated CP.
- Discuss the management of CP.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with CP and nursing interventions commonly performed in the care of children.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 27 minutes.
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4.13.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Neuromuscular Disorders (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify risk factors associated with and/or causes of muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular dystrophy.
- Identify common signs and symptoms of muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular dystrophy.
- List diagnostic procedures for muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular dystrophy.
- Discuss the common medical treatments and management of muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular dystrophy.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular dystrophy.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 32 minutes.
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4.13.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Neuromuscular Disorders (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify risk factors associated with and/or causes of myasthenia gravis and botulism in children.
- Identify common signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis and botulism.
- List diagnostic procedures for myasthenia gravis and botulism.
- Discuss the common medical treatments and management of myasthenia gravis and botulism.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with myasthenia gravis and botulism.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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4.13.5 - Nursing Care of Child with Neuromuscular Disorders (Part 5)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify risk factors associated with and/or causes of dermatomyositis in children.
- Identify common signs and symptoms of dermatomyositis.
- Discuss the medical treatment and management of dermatomyositis.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with dermatomyositis.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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4.14.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Musculoskeletal Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system.
- Define talipes equinovarus and osteogenesis imperfecta.
- Identify the causes of talipes equinovarus and osteogenesis imperfecta.
- List out the signs and symptoms of talipes equinovarus and osteogenesis imperfecta.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these disorders.
- Explain the management of these disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management for these disorders.
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4.14.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Musculoskeletal Disorder (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define torticollis, polydactyly and syndactyly.
- List out the causes of these disorders.
- Discuss the symptoms of torticollis, polydactyly and syndactyly.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these disorders.
- Describe common medical treatments for these disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these disorders.
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4.14.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Musculoskeletal Disorder (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define Osteomyelitis and Rickets.
- List out the causes of these disorders.
- Discuss the signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis and rickets.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these disorders.
- Explain common medical treatments for these disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these disorders.
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4.14.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Musculoskeletal Disorders (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define scoliosis and septic arthritis.
- List out the causes of these disorders.
- Discuss the signs and symptoms of scoliosis and septic arthritis.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these disorders.
- Explain common medical treatments for these disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these disorders.
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4.14.5 - Nursing Care of Child with Musculoskeletal Disorders (Part 5)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define fractures.
- List out the causes of fractures.
- Describe the types of fractures.
- Discuss the signs and symptoms of fractures.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for fractures.
- Explain common medical treatments for fractures.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with fractures.
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4.15.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Integumentary Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify common integumentary disorders in children including signs and symptoms.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for integumentary disorders and nursing implications.
- Explain common medical treatments for children with integumentary disorders and nursing implications.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with an integumentary disorder.
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4.15.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Integumentary Disorder (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define neonatal acne, acne vulgaris, and hives.
- Identify common causes of these disorders.
- List out the signs and symptoms of these disorders.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these disorders.
- Explain common treatments for children for these disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these disorders.
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4.15.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Integumentary Disorder (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define impetigo, scarlet fever, ringworm, and scabies.
- Identify causes and transmission of these disorders.
- Discuss the signs and symptoms of these disorders.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these disorders.
- Explain common treatments for these disorders.
- Discuss the preventive measures for these disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these disorders.
11 URLs - Define impetigo, scarlet fever, ringworm, and scabies.
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4.15.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Integumentary Disorder (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define pressure injuries.
- Identify common pressure areas in the body.
- Discuss the sign and symptoms of pressure injuries.
- Describe the classification of pressure injuries.
- Explain nursing interventions for the prevention of pressure injuries.
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4.15.5 - Nursing Care of Child with Integumentary Disorder (Part 5)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define frostbite and animal bites.
- Identify the risk population for frostbite and animal bites.
- Describe the sign and symptoms of frostbite and animal bites.
- Describe the management of frostbite and animal bites.
- Discuss the preventive measures for frostbite and animal bites.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with frostbite and animal bites.
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4.15.6 - Nursing Care of Child with Integumentary Disorder - Burns (Part 6)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify the risk factors and causes of burn injuries in children.
- Discuss the pathophysiology of burn wounds.
- Describe characteristics of burn wounds.
- Identify signs of child abuse-induced burns.
- Discuss the management of burns including emergency treatment of burns in children.
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4.16.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Immunologic Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the immune system in children.
- List out the common autoimmune, immune, and allergic disorders.
- Define HIV infection.
- Describe the stages of HIV infection.
- Discuss the different transmission methods of HIV infection.
- Identify the sign and symptoms of HIV infection.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for HIV infection.
- Describe the management of HIV infection in children.
- Discuss the preventive measure for HIV infection.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with HIV infection.
10 URLs - Describe the anatomy and physiology of the immune system in children.
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4.16.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Immunological Disorder (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
- List out the causes of these disorders.
- Discuss the sign and symptoms of these disorders.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these disorders.
- Explain management for children with these disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these disorders.
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4.16.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Immunological Disorder (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define anaphylaxis and Transient Hypogammaglobulinemia of Infancy (THI).
- Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis in children.
- Describe the pathophysiology of anaphylaxis.
- Discuss the sign and symptoms of anaphylaxis and THI.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these disorders.
- Describe the management of anaphylaxis and THI.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with anaphylaxis and THI.
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4.17.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Endocrine Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system in children.
- Identify common endocrine disorders in children, including clinical manifestations.
- Describe related diagnostic procedures for these disorders.
- Explain evidence-based management for these disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with endocrine disorders.
15 URLs - Describe the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system in children.
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4.17.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Endocrine Disorder (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes mellitus.
- Identify clinical manifestations of the above endocrine disorders in children.
- Describe related diagnostic procedures.
- Explain evidence-based management of the above disorders in children.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with the above endocrine disorders.
10 URLs - Define hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes mellitus.
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4.17.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Endocrine Disorder (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone, diabetes insipidus, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
- Identify clinical manifestations of the above endocrine disorders in children.
- Describe related diagnostic procedures.
- Explain evidence-based management of the above disorders in children.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with the above endocrine disorders.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 46 minutes.
14 URLs - Define syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone, diabetes insipidus, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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4.17.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Endocrine Disorder (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, precocious puberty, and delayed puberty.
- Identify clinical manifestations of the above endocrine disorders in children.
- Describe related diagnostic procedures.
- Explain evidence-based management of the above disorders in children.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with the above endocrine disorders.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 18 minutes.
10 URLs - Define adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, precocious puberty, and delayed puberty.
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4.18.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Genetic Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify genetic disorders common in children.
- List signs and symptoms associated with genetic disorders in children.
- Identify risk factors for the development of genetic disorders in children.
- Describe related diagnostic procedures.
- Describe evidence-based management of genetic disorders in children.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with a genetic disorder.
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4.18.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Genetic Disorder (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define neurofibromatosis and inborn error of metabolism.
- List signs and symptoms of these genetic disorders in children.
- Identify risk factors for these disorders in children.
- Describe related diagnostic procedures.
- Describe evidence-based management of these disorders in children.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these disorders.
7 URLs - Define neurofibromatosis and inborn error of metabolism.
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4.19.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Hematologic Disorders (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the hematologic system.
- Define thalassemia.
- Describe the types of thalassemia and their sign and symptoms.
- Identify the causes of thalassemia.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for thalassemia.
- Explain common treatments for children with thalassemia.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with thalassemia.
7 URLs - Describe the anatomy and physiology of the hematologic system.
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4.19.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Hematologic Disorders (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define hemophilia.
- Describe types of hemophilia.
- Discuss the causes of hemophilia.
- Discuss how hemophilia is inherited.
- Identify signs and symptoms of hemophilia.
- Explain common medical management of hemophilia in children.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with hemophilia.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 38 minutes.
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4.19.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Hematologic Disorders (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define anemia.
- Discuss the causes and/ or risk factors for anemia.
- Describe the types of anemia.
- Identify signs and symptoms of anemia.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for anemia.
- Explain the management of a child with anemia.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with anemia.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 37 minutes.
10 URLs - Define anemia.
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4.19.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Hematologic Disorders (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define Von Willebrand Disease and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).
- Describe the types of Von Willebrand disease.
- Identify the causes of Von Willebrand disease and DIC.
- Identify the sign and symptoms of Von Willebrand disease and DIC.
- Describe common diagnostic procedures for these disorders.
- Explain medical management of these disorders.
- Discuss the nursing management of a child with these disorders.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 29 minutes.
6 URLs - Define Von Willebrand Disease and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).
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4.20.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Neoplastic Disorder (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify common cancer in children.
- Identify risk factors for the development of cancer in children.
- Define leukemia.
- Describe the signs and symptoms of leukemia.
- Discuss the causes of leukemia.
- Describe common laboratory and diagnostic procedures for leukemia.
- Explain common medical treatments/therapies for leukemia.
- Explain the role of the nurse in caring for a child with leukemia.
- Explain the role of the nurse in palliative care for children with cancer.
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4.20.2a - Nursing Care of Child with Neoplastic Disorder (Part 2a)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify types of lymphoma in children including signs and symptoms.
- Identify risk factors for the development of lymphoma in children.
- Describe common laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Explain common medical treatments/therapies.
- Explain the role of the nurse.
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4.20.2b - Nursing Care of Child with Neoplastic Disorder (Part 2b)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify types of lymphoma in children including signs and symptoms.
- Identify risk factors for the development of lymphoma in children.
- Describe common laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Explain common medical treatments/therapies.
- Explain the role of the nurse.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 52 minutes.
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4.20.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Neoplastic Disorder (Part 3)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify causes and risk factors of neuroblastoma and retinoblastoma in children including signs and symptoms.
- Identify risk factors for the development of neuroblastoma and retinoblastoma in children.
- Describe common laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Explain common medical treatments/therapies.
- Explain the role of the nurse.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 12 minutes.
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4.20.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Neoplastic Disorders (Part 4)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify causes and risk factors of Rhabdomyosarcoma and Wilms tumor in children including signs and symptoms.
- Identify risk factors for the development of Rhabdomyosarcoma and Wilms tumor.
- Describe common laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Explain common medical treatments/therapies.
- Explain the role of the nurse.
Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 23 minutes.
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4.21.1 - Pediatric Basic Life Support
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define pediatric basic life support.
- Identify components of pediatric basic life support.
- Describe the skills required for the provision of basic life support to the pediatric population.
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4.21.2 - Nursing Management During Pediatric Emergency (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify common pediatric emergencies.
- Discuss evidence-based management of pediatric emergencies.
- Discuss the role of the nurse during pediatric emergencies.
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4.21.3 - Nursing Management During Pediatric Emergency (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define lead poisoning.
- Identify the causes, diagnosis and risk factors for lead poisoning.
- Discuss evidence-based management of lead poisoning.
- Discuss the role of the nurse during pediatric emergencies.
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4.22 - Nursing Care of Child with Special Health Care Needs
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define the term - children with special health care needs.
- Identify examples of children with special health care needs.
- Discuss the challenges children with special health care needs face and their families.
- Define pediatric palliative care.
- Discuss the goals of pediatric palliative care.
- Discuss service delivery systems for children with special healthcare needs.
- Discuss nurses’ role in providing care to children with special health care needs and their families.
19 URLs - Define the term - children with special health care needs.
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Unit 5 - Child Maltreatment
Unit Objectives:
- Identify and define the types of child maltreatment.
- Gain knowledge and skill in evaluating children for maltreatment.
- Identify the history, signs, and symptoms in children experiencing maltreatment.
- Explain implications of child maltreatment on child, family, and community/ society.
- Demonstrate knowledge of regulations or policies related to child maltreatment and child protection both globally and locally.
- Understand the multi-sectoral approach to the prevention of child maltreatment.
- Apply knowledge in practice to ensure children's rights are protected.
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5.1 - Child Maltreatment (Part 1)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define maltreatment in children.
- Identify risk factors for various maltreatment in children.
- Discuss strategies for taking history in an abused child.
- Discuss the history and physical findings suggestive of different abuse.
- Identify common forms of abuse.
- Identify medical conditions that mimic abuses.
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5.2 - Child Maltreatment (Part 2)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Explain interventions/strategies for the prevention of child maltreatment.
- Delineate the steps in the management of child maltreatment.
- Discuss policies and regulations related to child maltreatment.
- Discuss the role of the nurse in the prevention and management of child maltreatment.
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Unit 6 - Community-Based Pediatric Health Care
Unit Objectives:
- Discuss the social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes in children.
- Explain interventions to address health disparities among children.
- Discuss the significance of the Integrated management of childhood illnesses approach in the care of children.
- Delineate the role of a community-based pediatric nurse.
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6.1 - Community-Based Pediatric Health Nursing Care
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Identify examples of community-based practice settings.
- Identify the roles of a community-based pediatric nurse (e.g., child care nurse, school nurse, home health care nurse, etc).
- Describe the levels of prevention in community-based nursing.
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6.2 - Integrated Management of Childhood Illness
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Define: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
- Identify the components of IMCI.
- Discuss the significance of the IMCI approach to child care.
- Identify the elements necessary for the implementation of the IMCI approach.
- Explain the role of the community health worker in caring for the sick child within the community.
- Explain care coordination within the IMCI approach to child care.
4 URLs - Define: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
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