Exam 16: The Infant

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

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

The nurse explains the second process of self-mobility a baby learns is seen at the age of 9 months, when the baby begins to ____________________.

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

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

The nurse is aware that the age at which an infant is able to sit steadily alone is:

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

The nurse explains that a baby's prehensile development is progressive and logical. Arrange the development in the order from the simplest to the most complex.

The nurse is aware that the 7-month-old can signal feeding readiness by: Select all that apply.

The nurse is aware that the age at which the posterior fontanelle closes is:

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

The nurse reminds the parents that the first DPT, oral polio, and flu immunizations should be given when the child is ____________________ months old.

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

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

A parent brings a 6-month-old infant to the pediatric clinic for her well-child examination. Her birthweight was 8 pounds, 2 ounces. The nurse weighing the infant today would expect her weight to be at least:

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

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

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:

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