Pediatric Nursing

Chapter 1. Taking the Certification Examination
General Suggestions for Preparing for the Exam
About the Certification Exams
Chapter 2. Developmental and Behavioral Sciences
Psychosocial, Cognitive, and Ethical-Moral Development
Behavior Modification
Physical Development: Normal Growth Expectations and Developmental
Milestones
Family Concepts and Issues
Family-Centered Care
Cultural and Spiritual Diversity
Chapter 3. Communication
Culturally Sensitive Communication
Components of Therapeutic Communication
Communication Barriers
Modes of Communication
Patient Confidentiality
Written Communication in Nursing Practice
Professional Communication
Advocacy
Chapter 4. The Nursing Process
Nursing Assessment
Nursing Diagnosis and Treatment
Chapter 5. Basic and Applied Sciences
Trauma and Diseases Processes
Common Genetic Disorders
Common Childhood Diseases
Traction
Pharmacology
Nutrition
Chemistry
Clinical Signs Associated With Isotonic Dehydration in Infants
Chapter 6. Educational Principles and Strategies
Patient Education
Chapter 7. Life Situations and Adaptive and Maladaptive Responses
Palliative Care
End-of-Life Care
Response to Crisis
Chapter 8. Sensory Disorders
Developmental Characteristics of the Pediatric Sensory System
Hearing Disorders
Vision Disorders
Conjunctivitis
Otitis Media and Otitis Externa
Retinoblastoma
Trauma to the Eye
Chapter 9. Respiratory Disorders
Lessons From Nursing Theorists, Field of Communication, and Psychology
Bronchiolitis
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)
Epiglottitis
Foreign Body Aspiration
Tonsillitis
Respiratory Distress and Failure
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Tuberculosis (TB)
Asthma
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Chapter 10. Cardiovascular Disorders
Pediatric Variations from the Adult
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Congenital Heart Disease
Kawasaki Disease
Rheumatic Fever
Chapter 11. Gastrointestinal Disorders
Developmental Characteristics of the Pediatric Gastrointestinal System
Cleft Lip and Palate
Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) and Esophageal Atresia (EA)
Imperforate Anus
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Hernia
Intussusception
Gastroenteritis
Hirschsprung Disease
Malabsorption Syndromes
Ingestions and Poisonings
Appendicitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chapter 12. Genitourinary Disorders
Developmental Characteristics of the Pediatric Genitourinary System
Hypospadias
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Urinary Tract Infection
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Nephrotic Syndrome
Wilms Tumor
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 13. Endocrine Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Central Diabetes Insipidus
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Chapter 14. Hematologic Disorders
Neonatal Sepsis
Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Sickle Cell Anemia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Hemophilia
Leukemia
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Chapter 15. Immunologic Disorders
HIV and AIDS
System Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Chapter 16. Neuromuscular Disorders
Developmental Characteristics of the Pediatric Neuromuscular System
Neural Tube Defects
Hydrocephalus
Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Meningitis
Viral Encephalitis
Brain Tumors
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injuries
Lyme Disease
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
Chapter 17. Musculoskeletal Disorders
Developmental Dysplasias of the Hip and Congenital Dislocated Hip
Congenital Clubfoot
Fractures and Dislocations
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Osteomyelitis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Bone Tumors
Chapter 18. Integumentary Disorders
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Impetigo
Cellulitis
Communicable Diseases
Fungal Infections
Parasitic Infestations
Acne Vulgaris
Burns
Chapter 19. Mental Health Issues in the Child: Acute and Chronic
Autism
Failure to Thrive (FTT)
Developmental Disability
Enuresis
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD)
Overweight and Obesity
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
Substance Abuse
Depression
Suicide
Loss and Grief, Death and Dying
Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 20. Health Maintenance, Promotion, and Wellness
Anticipatory Guidance and Patient Safety (Home, Hospital, and
Community)
Injury Prevention
Adolescent Issues
Chapter 21. Management and Leadership
Principles of Management
Organizational Structure
Professional Development
Chapter 22. Research
Steps of the Research Process
Use of Research in Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Chapter 23. Legal and Ethical Issues
Guidelines for the Practice and Delivery of Health Care
Reimbursement
Authority for Decision-Making
Ethical Dilemmas
Nursing Responsibilities
Appendix A. Review Questions
Appendix B. Answers to the Review Questions
Index
About the Authors