ENPC Pre-Course Study Guide

ENPC Pre-Course Study Guide

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ENPC Pre-Course Study Guide

• What are the most common pediatric presentations where you work?: - RSV,pneumonia,

diarrhea, malnutrition, appendicitis, sports injuries, car accidents, self harm risk, epilepsy

• What health promotion initiatives are needed in your area?: HEADS-ED screening tool

Nutrition Activity Home safety Personal safety Health safety Physical activity

• How can health promotion and injury prevention topics be incorporated into routine

assessment and care of pediatric patients in the ED?: Pediatric Readiness

• areas include: administration and coordination of pediatric care in the ED, com- petencies,

quality improvement, policies, protocols, medication safety, support ser- vices, equipment and supplies

• How do you incorporate patient and family centered care concepts into pediatric patients?:

PFCC

Core concepts include:

Dignity and respect, information sharing, participation, collaboration

5. Does your facility have a pediatric emergency care coordinator?: Yes

• What opportunities exist at your facility to improve pediatric readiness and care for pediatric

patients?: Pediatric trauma

Pediatric facility recognition programs Prehospital Pediatric readiness project

• Does your facility receive children needing higher level of care, or does your facility

typically transfer children requiring higher level of care? Are there formal agreements in place?: Children that need higher level of care are transferred to PICU. A set of vital signs and transfer form must be completed.

• In most cases, consent for minors must be obtained by a parent or legal guardian. Are there

any exceptions to this rule in your state? What is the policy for obtaining consent?: Emancipated

Minors can consent without a parent or legal guardian in the following cases:

Contraception Emancipation

Marital status Minor has a child Military service Pregnant Prenatal care Sexual health

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