ENPC Pre-Course Study Guide

ENPC Pre-Course Study Guide
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ENPC Pre-Course Study Guide
1. What are the most common pediatric presentations where you work?: - RSV,pneumonia,
diarrhea, malnutrition, appendicitis, sports injuries, car accidents,self harm risk, epilepsy
2. What health promotion initiatives are needed in your area?: HEADS-EDscreening tool
Nutrition Activity
Home safety
Personal safety
Health safety
Physical activity
3. How can health promotion and injury prevention topics be incorporated into routine
assessment and care of pediatric patients in the ED?: PediatricReadiness
7 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
4. How do you incorporate patient and family centered care concepts intopediatric patients?:
PFCC
Core concepts include:
Dignity and respect, information sharing, participation, collaboration
5. Does your facility have a pediatric emergency care coordinator?: Yes
6. What opportunities exist at your facility to improve pediatric readiness andcare for pediatric
patients?: Pediatric trauma
Pediatric facility recognition programs Prehospital Pediatric readiness project
7. 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 aretransferred to PICU. A set of vital signs and
transfer form must be completed.
8. In most cases, consent for minors must be obtained by a parent or legal guardian.Are there
any exceptionsto thisrule in yourstate?What isthe policyfor obtaining consent?: Emancipated
Minors can consent without a parent orlegalguardian in the following cases:
ContraceptionEmancipation
Marital status Minor has a childMilitary service Pregnant Prenatal care Sexual health