While a Child Is Being Admitting to the Hospital, the Parent

question 14

Multiple Choice

While a child is being admitting to the hospital, the parent receives information about the pediatric unit's goals, including the statement that the unit practices family-centered care. The parent asks why that is important. The nurse responds that in the family-centered care paradigm, the:

• A) Mother is the principal caregiver in each family.
• B) Child's physician is the key person in ensuring the health of a child is maintained.
• C) Family serves as the constant influence and continuing support in the child's life.
• D) Father is the leader in each home; thus, all communications should include him.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Transmission

The process by which signals are passed between neurons through the synapse, involving the release of neurotransmitters.

Electrical Neural Impulse

The electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication between the brain and parts of the body.

Synaptic Cleft

The tiny gap between neurons across which neurotransmitters are released and received, facilitating neural communication.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood.