Child Health Nursing

78 topics across 6 chapters

Chapter 1

Foundations for Child Health Nursing

Nursing Process & Pediatric Care Plans (General)

2 subtopics

Steps of the Nursing Process in Pediatrics (Assessment → Evaluation)

Writing Pediatric Nursing Care Plans (Dx, Goals, Interventions, Rationale, Evaluation)

Core Definitions & Child Health Indicators

3 subtopics

Neonatal Mortality Rate: Definition & Calculation

Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM): Definition

Preterm: Definition & Gestational Age Categories

Chapter 2

Neonatal & Preterm Nursing

Preterm Infant: Assessment & Nursing Care

4 subtopics

↗ Preterm: Definition & Gestational Age Categories (see Chapter 1)

Physical Characteristics of the Preterm Baby

Neurological Characteristics of the Preterm Baby

Nursing Care Plan for the Preterm Newborn (Thermoregulation, Feeding, Infection Prevention)

Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

2 subtopics

Clinical Manifestations of RDS (At Least Four)

Immediate Nursing Management of RDS (Airway/Oxygen/CPAP, Warmth, Monitoring)

Ophthalmia Neonatorum

1 subtopics

Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Causes, Prevention & Nursing Management

Chapter 3

Pediatric Medical Conditions Nursing

Renal Disorders

1 subtopics

Nephrotic Syndrome in Children

3 subtopics

Nephrotic Syndrome: Definition & Diagnostic Features

Nephrotic Syndrome: Pathophysiology & Clinical Manifestations

Nursing Management for Nephrotic Syndrome (Edema Care, Diet, Medications, Monitoring & Complications)

Congenital Heart Diseases

1 subtopics

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

4 subtopics

VSD: Definition & Basic Classification

VSD: Altered Hemodynamics (L→R Shunt) & Common Manifestations

VSD: Therapeutic Management (Medical, Interventional, Surgical)

Nursing Care Plan for an Infant with VSD (Feeding, CHF Monitoring, Growth, Parent Teaching)

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

1 subtopics

Intellectual Disability (Moderate): Pediatric Nursing

2 subtopics

Classification of Intellectual Disability (Severity & Adaptive Function)

Nursing Management for Intellectual Disability (Safety, ADLs, Communication, Behavior, Family Support)

Nutrition, Diarrhea & Dehydration

2 subtopics

Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM): Nursing Care

3 subtopics

↗ Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM): Definition (see Chapter 1)

PEM: Assessment & Classification (Anthropometry/MUAC Basics)

PEM: Nursing Management & Prevention (Therapeutic Feeding, Micronutrients, Counseling)

Severe Diarrhea & Dehydration in Children

2 subtopics

Four Main Characteristics of a Child with Severe Diarrhea/Severe Dehydration

Immediate Management of Severe Diarrhea/Dehydration (ORS/IV Fluids, Zinc, Monitoring)

Infectious & Inflammatory Conditions

2 subtopics

Rheumatic Fever

1 subtopics

Rheumatic Fever: Four Signs/Symptoms & Nursing Role (Assessment, Meds, Education, Prophylaxis)

Meningitis in Children

1 subtopics

Meningitis: Two Key Signs (Age-Appropriate) & Urgent Nursing Actions

Hepatic Disorders

1 subtopics

Cirrhosis of Liver in Children

1 subtopics

Cirrhosis: Four Complications & Key Nursing Precautions

Chapter 4

Pediatric Surgical Conditions & Postoperative Care

Postoperative Care: Cleft Lip Repair

2 subtopics

Cleft Lip Repair: Immediate Postoperative Nursing Care (Airway, Positioning, Bleeding, Pain)

Cleft Lip Repair: Feeding, Wound Care & Discharge Teaching

Cryptorchidism

1 subtopics

Cryptorchidism: Definition, Management & Nursing Counseling

Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula (TEF) & Esophageal Atresia (EA)

2 subtopics

Types of TEF/EA (Classification)

TEF/EA: Nursing Care (Pre-op Stabilization & Post-op Essentials)

Principles of Pediatric Postoperative Nursing

2 subtopics

Post-op Priorities: Airway/Aspiration Precautions & Pain Management

Post-op Monitoring: Fluids/Electrolytes, Infection Prevention & Early Complication Recognition

Chapter 5

Pediatric Emergencies & First Aid

Pediatric Emergency Assessment & Triage

1 subtopics

ABCDE Primary Survey & Safe Referral/Transport Basics

Epistaxis in Children

1 subtopics

Epistaxis: Four Immediate Management Steps + Common Causes/Prevention

Kerosene (Hydrocarbon) Poisoning

2 subtopics

Kerosene Poisoning: Two Immediate Management Steps (Do’s/Don’ts)

Kerosene Poisoning: Causes/Risk Factors, Prevention & Important Complications to Watch

Chapter 6

Health Promotion: Breastfeeding & Baby-Friendly Practices

Nurse’s Responsibilities in Promoting Breastfeeding

2 subtopics

Breastfeeding Promotion: Antenatal/Postnatal Support Responsibilities of Nurses

Breastfeeding Support: Latch/Positioning, Common Problems & Special Situations

Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)

1 subtopics

Ten Steps of BFHI (Outline for Exams and Clinical Use)

Family/Parent Health Education in Child Health Nursing

1 subtopics

Health Education Planning: Assess → Plan → Teach → Evaluate (Plus IEC Material Basics)