learning Objectives - Describe the role of nurse in caring for a sick child Develop skill in carrying out nursing intervention while caring for pediatric age group.
Hours - 8
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussions Demonstration Simulation Role play
Assessment Methods - Short answers Objective type Essay type Return demonstration
Content of the chapter
a) Child’s reaction to hospital
b) Effect of hospitalization on the
family of the child
c) Role of nurse in helping child &
family in coping, with stress of
hospitalization & illness
Pediatric procedures:
a) Preparation of child for
diagnostic tests, collection of
specimens.
b) Calculation & Administration of
oral & parenteral medication
c) Procedures related to feeding
– Katori& Spoon
– Ryle’s tube & gastrostomy
d) Procedures relating to
elimination
– Enema
– Colostomy irrigation
e) Administration & analysis of
oxygen concentration, steam
inhalation, nebulization,
f) Other procedures:
– Pediatric Resuscitation
– Surgical dressing