Question 1

The nurse reminds the parents that their 2-month-old should receive three immunizations for which illnesses.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The nurse is aware that the 7-month-old can signal feeding readiness by which action(s)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulling spoon toward mouth 
B)  Biting at spoon with upper and lower incisors 
C)  Pointing to food bowl 
D)  Bouncing up and down with excitement at sight of food 
E)  Manipulating finger foods 
A)  Pulling spoon toward mouth 
B)  Biting at spoon with upper and lower incisors 
C)  Pointing to food bowl 
D)  Bouncing up and down with excitement at sight of food 
E)  Manipulating finger foods

Question 3

The most appropriate activity to recommend to parents to promote sensorimotor stimulation for a 1-year-old would be to:

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 4

The nurse would expect a 4-month-old to be able to:

Accepted Answer

A)  hold a cup. 
B)  stand with assistance. 
C)  lift head and shoulders. 
D)  sit with back straight. 
A)  hold a cup. 
B)  stand with assistance. 
C)  lift head and shoulders. 
D)  sit with back straight.

Question 5

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. The nurse weighing the infant today would expect her weight to be at least _____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  16 
C)  20 
D)  24 
A)  12 
B)  16 
C)  20 
D)  24

Question 6

The statement that indicates the mother of an 8-month-old understands infant sleep patterns is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "I put the baby in my bed until she falls asleep, then I put her in her crib." 
B)  "I let the baby skip an afternoon nap so she will fall asleep earlier." 
C)  "I put the pacifier in the crib so she can find it when she wakes up." 
D)  "I rock the baby back to sleep if she wakes up at night." 
A)  "I put the baby in my bed until she falls asleep, then I put her in her crib." 
B)  "I let the baby skip an afternoon nap so she will fall asleep earlier." 
C)  "I put the pacifier in the crib so she can find it when she wakes up." 
D)  "I rock the baby back to sleep if she wakes up at night."

Question 7

The nurse is aware that the age at which the posterior fontanelle closes is _____ months.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

The nurse discusses child-proofing the home for safety with the mother of a 9-month-old. The statement made by the mother that indicates an unsafe behavior is:

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."

Exam 16: The Infant

The nurse reminds the parents that their 2-month-old should receive three immunizations for which illnesses.

The nurse is aware that the 7-month-old can signal feeding readiness by which action(s)? Select all that apply.

The most appropriate activity to recommend to parents to promote sensorimotor stimulation for a 1-year-old would be to:

The nurse would expect a 4-month-old to be able to:

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. The nurse weighing the infant today would expect her weight to be at least _____ pounds.

The statement that indicates the mother of an 8-month-old understands infant sleep patterns is:

The nurse is aware that the age at which the posterior fontanelle closes is _____ months.

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 nurse discusses child-proofing the home for safety with the mother of a 9-month-old. The statement made by the mother that indicates an unsafe behavior is:

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