Peds Infant Quiz

The postpartum nurse observes new mothers as they put their newborns in the bassinet to sleep. Which actions by the new mothers require further instruction from the nurse? Select all that apply.

A mother places her newborn on its side after falling asleep A mother states her baby looks too warm, so she is moving the bassinet in front of the air conditioner to cool him off A mother places the baby comforter her grandmother made over the newborn's body A mother states all of her children like sleeping on their abdomen and this newborn likes it too

The nurse observes an infant interacting with his parents. What are normal social behavioral developments for this age group? Select all that apply.

Around 2 months the infant exhibits a first real smile Separation anxiety may also start in the last few months of infancy Around 3 months the infant smiles widely and gurgles when interacting with the caregiver. Around 3 months the infant will mimic the parent's facial movements, such as sticking out the tongue.

Which statement(s) accurately describes the typical infant's achievement of milestones in gross motor skills? Select all that apply.

At 1 month, the infant lifts and turns the head to the side in the prone position. At 7 months, the infant sits alone with some use of hands for support. At 9 months, the infant crawls with the abdomen off the floor

A 6-week-old infant is being assessed for vision acuity. What questions should the nurse ask the parents to ascertain adequate vision? Select all that apply.

Do the parents have any concerns? Can the baby focus on a moving object Does the baby follow you with their eyes?

A nurse is administering a liquid oral medication to a 5-month-old. Which nursing action provides the correct dosage? Select all that apply.

Gently restraining the child's arms and head Using a medicine dropper Administering the medicine such that it flows slowly into the child's mouth

A new mother is concerned about the risk of her 6-month-old aspirating and choking. Which of the following should the nurse recommend to her? Select all that apply.

Only use clothing without decorative buttons Don't prop up the babies bottle while feeding him

The nurse is assessing the neurological status of a 10-month-old infant. Which findings does the nurse determine to be abnormal when performing this assessment? Select all that apply.

The infant turns to the right side, searching with mouth, when the right side of the cheek is stroked. The infant demonstrates reflexive sucking when nipple or finger is placed in infant's mouth. The infant reflexively grasps when the nurse touches the palm. With sudden extension of the infant's head, the arms abduct and move upward and the hands form a "C".

In providing anticipatory guidance related to choking hazards for infants, what should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

propping a bottle raw carrots plastic bags

The nurse is explaining to a new graduate nurse about how to assess for pain in an infant. The nurse knows the teaching was effective when the graduate nurse identifies which symptom(s) as a sign of pain in an infant? Select all that apply.

quivering chin high-pitched cry clenched fist inconsolability diffuse body movements tears

The nurse is assessing the respiratory system of a newborn. Which anatomic differences place the infant at risk for respiratory compromise? Select all that apply.

the nasal passages are narrower the larynx is more funnel shaped