Question 1

The nurse planning anticipatory guidance for the caregiver of a preschool-age child would explain that permanent teeth begin erupting about the age of _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   6
C)   8
D)   10 B

Question 2

A mother tells the nurse, "My 11-month-old son is not as active as my other children were at this age. He is the youngest of four and the older children love to dote on him." Which factor is influencing this child's language development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heredity
B)   Sex
C)   Mother's health during pregnancy
D)   Ordinal position D

Question 3

The nurse explains that when a mother tells her 4-year-old child that balls should be played with outside and not inside the house, the child is likely to obey the rule because she:

Accepted Answer

A)   does not want to be punished.
B)   wants to please her mother.
C)   respects authority figures.
D)   believes that following the rules is right. A

Question 4

When demonstrating a bath procedure to parents of Vietnamese origin, the nurse should avoid:

Accepted Answer

A)   talking directly to the mother.
B)   exposing the child's genitals.
C)   touching the child's head.
D)   using cool water.

Question 5

The nurse suggests to the parents of an obese 10-year-old that they use the Portion Plate for Kids placemat. How does this tool help with selection of portion sizes? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cartoon characters eating healthy foods
B)   Tips on healthy food choices
C)   Portion measurement in tablespoons for common food
D)   Calorie values for cup-size portions of common foods
E)   Familiar objects such as a deck of cards to measure servings

Question 6

The nurse assesses an unmet need in a hospitalized child who clings to his mother as she is about to leave. The basic needs, as described by Maslow, that are unmet in this case are __________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse assesses an unmet need in...

Question 7

The nurse observes that a 2-year-old is able to use a spoon steadily at mealtime. The nurse recognizes that being able to self feed is important to the toddler in developing:

Accepted Answer

A)   good nutrition.
B)   a sense of independence.
C)   adequate height and weight.
D)   healthy teeth.

Question 8

The correct term for the child aged 4 weeks to 1 year is ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The correct term for the child aged...

Question 9

An assessment of a child's nutritional status reveals the child is alert, with shiny hair, firm gums, firm mucous membranes, and regular elimination. This child's nutritional status would be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)   overnourished.
B)   undernourished.
C)   well nourished.
D)   borderline.

Question 10

A unique organization of characteristics that determines an individual's pattern of behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   environment.
B)   heredity.
C)   personality.
D)   experience.

Question 11

An infant's birth weight is 7 pounds, 8 ounces. The nurse can project the weight at 6 months to be _____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   15
C)   18
D)   22

Question 12

At a well-baby visit, parents of a 6-month-old ask when to take the infant for the first dental visit. The nurse's best response would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   "If the teeth are brushed regularly, the child should see a dentist by 3 years of age."
B)   "The first dental visit should be arranged after the first tooth erupts."
C)   "The child should have a dental examination when all deciduous teeth have erupted."
D)   "A dental visit by 1 year of age is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry."

Question 13

The nurse recognizes Piaget's concrete operational thinking when a:

Accepted Answer

A)   2-year-old says, "It's nighttime" when his room is darkened.
B)   4-year-old refers to the hospital as "my house."
C)   5-year-old coloring a picture of a puppy says, "This is my puppy."
D)   7-year-old says, "I am sick because I have germs in my chest."

Question 14

Which healthy snack food(s) would the school nurse suggest to a group of adolescents? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Bubble gum
B)   Chocolate-covered peanuts
C)   Raw vegetables
D)   Cheese
E)   Dried fruits

Question 15

The nurse calculates the basal metabolic index (BMI) on an 8-year-old child who is 48 inches tall (1.2 meters) and weighs 100 pounds (45.4 kg) to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   28.9.
B)   32.4.
C)   34.8.
D)   37.6.

Question 16

A mother reports that she and her husband have had one child together, but both have children from previous marriages living in their home. The nurse will base the care planning on the fact this family type is a(n) _____ family.

Accepted Answer

A)   nuclear
B)   blended
C)   alternate
D)   extended

Question 17

The mother of a 7-month-old states, "The baby is eating food now. Should I give him regular milk, too?" The nurse would respond:

Accepted Answer

A)   "You should give the baby low-fat milk."
B)   "Try the milk. See if he has any digestive problems."
C)   "Continue breast milk or iron-fortified formula until 1 year of age."
D)   "At this age, infants can tolerate lactose-free or soy-based milk."

Question 18

A mother asks the nurse how much food should be offered to her 2-year-old. The nurse responds that a good rule of thumb for serving size would be _____ tablespoons.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   3
C)   4
D)   5

Question 19

To entertain a 5-year-old child, the nurse would suggest the developmentally appropriate choice of a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Jack-in-the-box.
B)   book of nursery rhymes.
C)   model airport with toy planes.
D)   model car construction kit.

Question 20

The pediatric nurse reminds a group of parents that children differ from adults in what way(s)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Higher metabolic rate
B)   Greater surface area in relation to their weight
C)   Less mature organ systems
D)   More fluid reserves
E)   Continuously changing growth and development pattern

Exam 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition