Question 1

At what age does an infant's birth weight triple?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 months 
B)  1 year 
C)  18 months 
D)  2 years 
A)  9 months 
B)  1 year 
C)  18 months 
D)  2 years B

Question 2

A parent brings a 6-month-old infant to the pediatric clinic for her well-baby examination.Her birth weight was 8 pounds,2 ounces.What will the nurse weighing the infant today would expect her weight to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  At least 12 pounds 
B)  At least 16 pounds 
C)  At least 20 pounds 
D)  At least 24 pounds 
A)  At least 12 pounds 
B)  At least 16 pounds 
C)  At least 20 pounds 
D)  At least 24 pounds B

Question 3

The nurse explains that an infant's prehensile development is progressive and logical.Arrange the development in the order from the simplest to the most complex.Put a comma and space between each answer choice (a,b,c,d,etc.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Hands held open most of the time 
B)  Grasps with thumb on one side and three fingers on the other 
C)  Picks up toy with squeeze action 
D)  Thumb and forefinger hold object 
E)  Hands held closed most of the time 
A)  Hands held open most of the time 
B)  Grasps with thumb on one side and three fingers on the other 
C)  Picks up toy with squeeze action 
D)  Thumb and forefinger hold object 
E)  Hands held closed most of the time E,A,C,B,D

Question 4

The nurse cautions parents to place their infant in the ______________ position,rather than on his or her stomach,to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Accepted Answer

supine
The supine or side-lyin

Question 5

The parent of a 3-month-old infant asks the nurse,"At what age do infants usually begin drinking from a cup?" What is the nurse's most accurate response?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 months 
B)  9 months 
C)  1 year 
D)  2 years 
A)  5 months 
B)  9 months 
C)  1 year 
D)  2 years

Question 6

Parents of a 6-month-old infant ask the nurse why it is necessary to offer iron-rich formula to their child.What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The infant has limited ability to produce red blood cells." 
B)  "The infant has ineffective digestive enzymes." 
C)  "The infant has exhausted maternal iron stores." 
D)  "The infant has need of the iron to support dentition." 
A)  "The infant has limited ability to produce red blood cells." 
B)  "The infant has ineffective digestive enzymes." 
C)  "The infant has exhausted maternal iron stores." 
D)  "The infant has need of the iron to support dentition."

Question 7

A mother is concerned because her 10-month-old is lethargic.What is the best action the nurse can advise this mother to implement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep the infant's room well lit. 
B)  Rub the infant's soles vigorously. 
C)  Offer the infant a pacifier. 
D)  Handle the infant slowly and gently. 
A)  Keep the infant's room well lit. 
B)  Rub the infant's soles vigorously. 
C)  Offer the infant a pacifier. 
D)  Handle the infant slowly and gently.

Question 8

A new mother is voicing concern she is breastfeeding her newborn too frequently.How often does the nurse instruct this mother she should expect her newborn to feed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every 2 to 3 hours 
B)  Every 4 to 6 hours 
C)  Every 6 to 8 hours 
D)  Every 8 to 10 hours 
A)  Every 2 to 3 hours 
B)  Every 4 to 6 hours 
C)  Every 6 to 8 hours 
D)  Every 8 to 10 hours

Question 9

The nurse is assessing a 1-year-old infant in the pediatric office.What finding should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory rate of 60 breaths per minute 
B)  Pulse rate of 100 beats per minute 
C)  Minimal verbalization 
D)  Fussy behavior 
A)  Respiratory rate of 60 breaths per minute 
B)  Pulse rate of 100 beats per minute 
C)  Minimal verbalization 
D)  Fussy behavior

Question 10

What is the earliest age at which an infant is able to sit steadily alone?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 months 
B)  5 months 
C)  8 months 
D)  15 months 
A)  4 months 
B)  5 months 
C)  8 months 
D)  15 months

Question 11

The nurse discusses child-proofing the home for safety with the mother of a 9-month-old.Which statement made by the mother would indicate an unsafe behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I put covers on all of the electrical outlets." 
B)  "In the car, she rides in a front-facing car seat." 
C)  "There are locks on all of the cabinets in the house." 
D)  "I have a gate at the top and bottom of the stairs." 
A)  "I put covers on all of the electrical outlets." 
B)  "In the car, she rides in a front-facing car seat." 
C)  "There are locks on all of the cabinets in the house." 
D)  "I have a gate at the top and bottom of the stairs."

Question 12

What will the nurse advise a parent to do when introducing solid foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin with one tablespoon of food. 
B)  Mix foods together. 
C)  Eliminate a refused food from the diet. 
D)  Introduce each new food 4 to 7 days apart. 
A)  Begin with one tablespoon of food. 
B)  Mix foods together. 
C)  Eliminate a refused food from the diet. 
D)  Introduce each new food 4 to 7 days apart.

Question 13

How might the nurse demonstrate the parachute reflex with an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lifting the infant high in the air above her head 
B)  Holding the infant in a football hold, cradling the head 
C)  Seating the infant in a stroller in an upright position 
D)  Thrusting the infant downward into the crib 
A)  Lifting the infant high in the air above her head 
B)  Holding the infant in a football hold, cradling the head 
C)  Seating the infant in a stroller in an upright position 
D)  Thrusting the infant downward into the crib

Question 14

The nurse is educating parents of a 2-month-old about immunizations.What immunizations against illness should their child receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pertussis (whooping cough) 
B)  Influenza 
C)  Diptheria 
D)  Tetanus 
E)  Polio
F)None of above 
A)  Pertussis (whooping cough) 
B)  Influenza 
C)  Diptheria 
D)  Tetanus 
E)  Polio
F)None of above

Question 15

A parent is concerned because her infant has a diaper rash.What is the best action the nurse would advise the parent to implement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use commercial diaper wipes to clean the area. 
B)  Apply a protective ointment on the area. 
C)  Change the infant's diaper less frequently. 
D)  Keep the diaper area covered all of the time. 
A)  Use commercial diaper wipes to clean the area. 
B)  Apply a protective ointment on the area. 
C)  Change the infant's diaper less frequently. 
D)  Keep the diaper area covered all of the time.

Question 16

What will the nurse take into consideration when educating parents regarding infant nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural practices 
B)  Sex of the infant 
C)  Parental knowledge 
D)  Infant's developmental level 
E)  Parent-child interaction 
A)  Cultural practices 
B)  Sex of the infant 
C)  Parental knowledge 
D)  Infant's developmental level 
E)  Parent-child interaction

Question 17

When does the posterior fontanelle close?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 months 
B)  3 to 6 months 
C)  6 to 9 months 
D)  9 to 12 months 
A)  2 to 3 months 
B)  3 to 6 months 
C)  6 to 9 months 
D)  9 to 12 months

Question 18

The nurse cautions that children who have unmet hunger needs will likely display which characteristic(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irritability 
B)  Ineffective feeding patterns 
C)  No predictable sleep-wake cycle 
D)  Distrust 
E)  Effective parent bonding 
A)  Irritability 
B)  Ineffective feeding patterns 
C)  No predictable sleep-wake cycle 
D)  Distrust 
E)  Effective parent bonding

Question 19

What is the most appropriate activity to recommend to parents to promote sensorimotor stimulation for a 1-year-old?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ride a tricycle. 
B)  Spend time in an infant swing. 
C)  Play with push-pull toys. 
D)  Read large picture books. 
A)  Ride a tricycle. 
B)  Spend time in an infant swing. 
C)  Play with push-pull toys. 
D)  Read large picture books.

Question 20

What is the earliest age at which the infant should be able to walk independently?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 to 10 months 
B)  12 to 15 months 
C)  15 to 18 months 
D)  18 to 21 months 
A)  8 to 10 months 
B)  12 to 15 months 
C)  15 to 18 months 
D)  18 to 21 months

Exam 16: The Infant

At what age does an infant's birth weight triple?

A parent brings a 6-month-old infant to the pediatric clinic for her well-baby examination.Her birth weight was 8 pounds,2 ounces.What will the nurse weighing the infant today would expect her weight to be?

The nurse explains that an infant's prehensile development is progressive and logical.Arrange the development in the order from the simplest to the most complex.Put a comma and space between each answer choice (a,b,c,d,etc.)

The nurse cautions parents to place their infant in the ______________ position,rather than on his or her stomach,to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

The parent of a 3-month-old infant asks the nurse,"At what age do infants usually begin drinking from a cup?" What is the nurse's most accurate response?

Parents of a 6-month-old infant ask the nurse why it is necessary to offer iron-rich formula to their child.What is the correct response?

A mother is concerned because her 10-month-old is lethargic.What is the best action the nurse can advise this mother to implement?

A new mother is voicing concern she is breastfeeding her newborn too frequently.How often does the nurse instruct this mother she should expect her newborn to feed?

The nurse is assessing a 1-year-old infant in the pediatric office.What finding should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

What is the earliest age at which an infant is able to sit steadily alone?

The nurse discusses child-proofing the home for safety with the mother of a 9-month-old.Which statement made by the mother would indicate an unsafe behavior?

What will the nurse advise a parent to do when introducing solid foods?

How might the nurse demonstrate the parachute reflex with an infant?

The nurse is educating parents of a 2-month-old about immunizations.What immunizations against illness should their child receive?

A parent is concerned because her infant has a diaper rash.What is the best action the nurse would advise the parent to implement?

What will the nurse take into consideration when educating parents regarding infant nutrition?

When does the posterior fontanelle close?

The nurse cautions that children who have unmet hunger needs will likely display which characteristic(s)?

What is the most appropriate activity to recommend to parents to promote sensorimotor stimulation for a 1-year-old?

What is the earliest age at which the infant should be able to walk independently?

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