Exam 16: The Infant

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. 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

The parent of a 3-month-old infant asks the nurse, "At what age do infants usually begin drinking from a cup?" The nurse would reply:

The statement made by a parent that indicates correct understanding of infant feeding is:

The abnormal finding in an evaluation of growth and development for a 6-month-old infant would be:

The nurse would advise a parent when introducing solid foods to:

The nurse outlines what principles of discipline for an infant? Select all that apply.

The nurse is aware that the earliest age at which an infant is able to sit steadily alone is _____ months.

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

The nurse explains that the second process of self-mobility an infant learns is seen at the age of 9 months, when the infant begins to ___________.

The nurse observes a 10-month-old infant using her index finger and thumb to pick up pieces of cereal. This behavior is evidence that the infant has developed:

The nurse knows that an infant's birth weight should be tripled by:

A mother calls the pediatrician's office because her infant is "colicky." The helpful measure the nurse would suggest to the parent is to:

The nurse would advise a mother who is concerned because her 10-month-old is lethargic to:

The mother of an infant born prematurely tells the nurse, "The baby is irritable. He cries during diaper changes and feedings. Can you make some suggestions about what I should do to soothe him?" The most appropriate recommendation to help this parent would be to:

The nurse demonstrates the parachute reflex by:

When talking with a parent about tooth eruption, the nurse explains that the first deciduous teeth to erupt are the _____ incisors.

When assessing development in a 9-month-old infant, the nurse would expect to observe the infant:

What should the teaching plan include about infant fall precautions? Select all that apply.

The nurse is aware that the earliest age at which the infant should be able to walk independently is _____ months.

A parent is concerned because her infant has a diaper rash. The nurse would advise the parent to: