Fundamental of Nursing Chapter 12

A mother hides a toy under a pillow while playing with her child and then observes that the child searches for the toy. At which age does the child achieve this developmental milestone?

8 months

Which newly acquired skill would the nurse expect to be present in a 15-month-old child? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Scribbling with crayons Pulling up to stand and walk Walking without help

Which purpose does placing a newborn on the mother's abdomen serve?

Help maintain the newborn's body temperature

Which alternative to breastfeeding would the nurse recommend to a mother who is unable to breastfeed her 7-month-old infant?

Iron-fortified formula

At which age can an infant normally place objects into containers?

10 to 12 months

The nurse is teaching a parent about the cognitive changes of a 4-year-old child. Which statement made by the parent indicates effective learning? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

"I will encourage my child to express feelings of desire and frustration." "I should educate my child how to identify different colors and familiar objects." "I will avoid using phonetically similar words while explaining something to my child."

A mother reports that her baby is crying more even after feedings. The nurse instructs the mother about how to care for the infant during these times. Which statement made by the parent indicates effective learning?

"I will try to understand the baby's cry patterns for necessary action."

Which statement indicates a mother has a good understanding of methods to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

"I'll place my baby on her back for sleep." "I'll be sure to keep my baby's room cool."

A parent tells the nurse, "My 2-year-old child does not do what I tell him." Which suggestion would the nurse make to the parent?

"Limit the opportunities for a 'no' answer."

The child's birth weight was 8 pounds. Calculate the infant's weight at 1 year. Record your answer using a whole number. ______ pounds Infants usually double their birth weight by 5 months of age. The weight should be 16 pounds at 5 months. By 1 year, they triple their birth weight; therefore the weight should be 24 pounds.

24

At which age should a child be able to perform fine-motor skills such as transferring objects from hand to hand?

6 to 8 months

Which information would the nurse include to a parent regarding psychosocial changes in toddlers? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

A sense of autonomy develops during toddlerhood. Temper tantrums result when parental restrictions cause frustration in toddlers. Toddlers strive for independence by using their muscles to do everything themselves.

Which language skill is the nurse likely to find in a 2-year-old child? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

A vocabulary of up to 300 words Says simple sentences

In newborn babies, which parameter is measured through the Apgar score? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Heart rate Respiratory rate Muscle tone

The nurse is teaching an infant nutrition session for new mothers. Which statement would the nurse include when teaching about feeding infants? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Infants should be breastfed for at least 6 months. Solid foods should be gradually introduced after 6 months of age. Iron-fortified cereals and vegetable puree can be given to children after 6 months of age.

Which neonate does the nurse identify as having abnormal physical characteristics?

Neonate 1

Which three risk factors have been cited as having a possible effect on prenatal development.

Nutrition, stress, and mother's age

Which action does the nurse expect a 4-month-old infant to perform?

Placing objects from hand to mouth

Why should solid foods be excluded from the diet of a 5-month-old infant? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

The digestive system of a 5-month-old infant is not fully developed. The extrusion reflux of a 5-month-old infant pushes the food out of the mouth.

The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant and anticipates that the infant has impaired motor development. Which finding helped the nurse to reach this conclusion?

The infant is unable to sit without support.

A parent of a 2-year-old child complains, "My child has not been eating properly for the last few days." Which action by the parents does the nurse suspect to be causing the child to not eat?

The parents allow the child to drink 3 pints of milk per day.

At which age is a baby expected to turn from the abdomen to the back?

4 to 6 months

Which language development skill would the nurse expect a toddler to exhibit? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. .

Ability to speak in two- to three-word sentences Understanding more spoken words than words acquired Has a vocabulary of 300 words

Which option indicates developmental milestones in infants? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Between 2 to 3 months, the infant starts smiling responsively. At 8 months, the infant can differentiate strangers from familiar faces. At 9 months, the infant can play simple games like peek-a-boo.

The type of injury to which a child is most vulnerable at a specific age is closely related to which option?

Developmental level of the child

Which action by the mother of an infant might have caused an allergic response in the infant?

Feeding the infant whole cow's milk

Which food item would the nurse suggest that the parent avoid giving the toddler to ensure proper nutrition? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Junk food Whole milk

At a well-child examination, the mother comments that her toddler eats little at mealtime, will only sit briefly at the table, and wants snacks all the time. The nurse would recommend which option? .

Provide nutritious snacks.

Which toy is appropriate for an infant? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Rattles Wooden blocks Plastic stacking rings Squeezable stuffed animals

Which developmental milestone would an infant begin to demonstrate at the age of 7 to 9 months?

Realizing things exist even when unseen