Sherpath - Health promotion for infants

The parents of a six-month-old infant report excessive drooling, fussiness, and loss of appetite. Which practices should the nurse recommend that may relieve these symptoms? 1. popsicles 2. hard candy 3. teething ring 4. frozen bagels 5. clean wet washcloth

3,4,5

The nurse is teaching the mother of a newborn about the prevention of infant asphyxiation. Which priority strategy does the nurse recommend the parents implement even before the infant is mobile? 1. remove crib decorations and fluffy bedding 2. place the crib mattress at the lowest setting 3. keep the baby away from any cigarette smoke 4. make sure the crib slats are at least 6 six inches apart

1

The nurse is creating safety brochures about the prevention of poisoning for different population groups. The nurse identifies which recommendations to include for parents and caregivers of infants? 1 lock all medication cabinets 2 place all houseplants out of reach 3 avoid exposure to cigarette smoke 4 remove all toys made prior to 170 5 evaluate your home for lead sources

1, 2, 5

The public health nurse is teaching community nurses about factors affecting the health of infants. Which factors that may affect infant risk for dental caries should the nurse include in the lesson? 1. coming from a low family income 2. using bottled water to mix formula 3. drinking after a mother with cavities 4. offering soda in a sippy cup to the baby 5. brushing with fruit flavored toothpaste

1,2,3,4

The mother of a one-month-old infant asks the nurse for advice on establishing safe and consistent sleep practices. What recommendations does the nurse provide? 1. place the baby to sleep on the back 2. give the baby a warm bath before bed 3. put the baby to sleep at the same time every night 4. allow the baby to have a bottle while sleeping in crib 5. put the baby to sleep when the baby is drowsy, but awake

1,2,3,5

The mother of an infant asks the nurse for suggestions about ways to calm her infant's crying. Which response(s) by the nurse are appropriate 1. "crying may cause increased gas causing pain." 2. "you should'nt try to stop your baby from crying." 3. "you can try swaddling. This can be very calming." 4. "crying is how infants communicate their needs." 5. "using a baby swing can comfort an irritable infant."

1,3,5

A mother of a male baby reported smoking occasionally while pregnant. She reports allowing the baby to sleep in the bed with her, on a firm mattress without any covers. Which factors put this baby at risk for SIDS? 1. being a male baby 2. using a firm mattress 3. using no sleep covers in the crib 4. smoking occasionally in the house 5. allowing the baby to sleep in the bed

1,4,5

Match the infant age with the most appropriate developmental action. 1. Takes one or 2 naps 2. can begin to self-soothe 3. sleeps 16 hours per day 4. consistently sleeps all night

1. 12 months 2. four months old 3. newborn 4. six month old

A new mother reports that the baby is sleeping next to her own bed in a bassinet with a small pillow. She reports laying the baby on the back to sleep and says she has banned cigarette smoking in the house. The nurse identifies which practice as putting the baby at risk for SIDS? 1. banning smoking in the house 2. sleeping in the room with mom 3. using a small pillow in the bassinet 4. placing the baby on the back to sleep

3

The nurse would expect to observe which behaviors in an infant with an insecure parental attachment? 1. the infant is content when being fed by the parent 2. the infant stops crying when they see their parent 3. the infant is more easily comforted by a babysitter than the parent 4. the infant calms down after being picked up by the parent

3

An infant is in the clinic for a six-month well visit. Height and weight are in the 50th percentile. The infant can sit and shows an interest in food. Which foods should the nurse recommend the parents introduce at this stage? 1. yogurt mixed with bananas or mango 2. chopped steamed broccoli and carrots 3. canned chicken and beef mixed with broth 4. rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula

4

The nurse is teaching new parents about motor vehicle safety recommendations for their new baby. Place the safety recommendations in chronological order, starting with those necessary for a newborn.

Use the back seat with a 3 point seat belt Use a rear-facing care seat with 3 or 5-point harness Use a front-facing car seat with 3 or 5 point harness Use a forward facing car or booster seat in the back seat