chapter 3, PU

lower central gemline

11s Report this Question The nurse is assessing the oral cavity of a 6-month-old child. When palpating the location in which the first primary teeth erupt, which location is being assessed?

Most infants do not sit steadily until 8 months; this infant is normal.

18s Report this Question The parent of a 3-month-old infant is concerned because the infant does not yet sit by oneself. Which statement best reflects average sitting ability?

"Delays are normal when a child is premature."

51s Report this Question A 9-month-old has been brought to the clinic for a well-child visit. The mother reports her son was born 6 weeks prematurely. During the data collection, the child's mother reports her son seems to be a few months "behind" what she recalls from her older children. What is the bestresponse by the nurse?

the development of a 3-month-old

A 5-month-old infant being assessed was born at 32 weeks. The nurse doing the well-child check-up should compare the baby to what norms?

The infant's gumline will be tender.

A parent asks the nurse what symptoms to expect with normal teething in the infant. How should the nurse respond?

looking for a toy in her crib at the last place she saw it.

A staff nurse is talking about Piaget's theory with a nursing student. Infants are in the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development during which object permanence is mastered. An example of an infant displaying this ability is:

"You may be right, since infants can sense their mother's smell as early as 7 days old."

During the first visit to the pediatrician's practice the nurse is performing an admission interview and assessment of a 4-week-old infant. The mother states, "I am sure my baby girl knows my smell because she is much more settled in my arms rather than my mother's arms when she is upset." What is an appropriate response by the nurse?

respond to the infant consistently.

The best way for an infant's parent to help the child complete the developmental task of the first year is to:

Bottles given at bedtime can cause erosion of the enamel on the teeth."

The mother of an infant is confused after being told by her dentist not to let her baby go to bed with a bottle of milk. She does not agree with that suggestion. Which response should the nurse prioritize when addressing this situation with the mother?

Trust

The nurse is assessing an 6-month-old infant at a well-baby visit and is answering questions from the new mother. Which response should the nurse prioritize when addressing the mother's question concerning what the infant should be learning at this point in life?

Formula is designed to provide similar amounts of calories as breast milk would provide.

The nurse is assessing the newborn. Which would the nurse assess to be an abnormal finding?

The infant has frequent episodes of crossed eyes. The infant seems disinterested in the surrounding environment. The infant does not pay attention to noises behind him.

The nurse is completing a developmental assessment on a 6-month-old infant. Which findings indicate the need for additional follow-up? Select all that apply.

Irritability and awakening from sleep Increased sucking on hands Refusing to eat Drooling and biting

The nurse is completing an infant history on a 5-month-old and documents the following symptoms. Which will the nurse attribute to teething? Select all that apply.

Formula is designed to provide similar amounts of calories as breast milk would provide.

The nurse is educating a new parent regarding nutritional needs for the newborn. Which statement is accurate and should be taught regarding the nutritional needs of a newborn?

Iron

The nurse is reviewing the diet of an 8-month-old infant with the mother who reveals she has been using evaporated milk to make the formula. Which additional ingredient should the nurse ensure she is including in the formula?

The infant will most likely present with developmental skills consistent with a 6-month-old

The nurse is performing an assessment on a 8-month-old infant. The infant's medical history notes that he was born at 32 weeks' gestation. The infant is progressing normally. At what adjusted age should the nurse expect the infant's developmental accomplishments?

"Food is so expensive. I can't afford for my child to leave any food on the plate." "I have tried at least 10 times with every green vegetable and I can't get my son to like them." "I let my child eat whatever he wants right now so that we don't argue about food. Hopefully he will like healthy foods when he grows up."

The nurse is providing a nutrition workshop for the parents of infants. The nurse understands that further instruction is required when hearing which comments from the parents? Select all that apply.

"Let me go over car seat safety with you, so you can install your car seat properly."

When the nurse discharges a new mom and infant, the nurses notices that the car seat is in the front seat of the car. What is the appropriate response for the nurse to make regarding the car seat?

Respond promptly when the infant cries.

Which activity will the nurse encourage new parents to complete in order to assist their infant in accomplishing Erikson's developmental task for the first year of life?

Sitting independently

Which developmental milestone would the nurse expect an 11-month-old infant to have achieved?

Sitting without support

Which milestone would the nurse expect an infant to accomplish by 8 months of age?

6 to 8 wet diapers / day

what is the correct amount of wet diapers a mature infant should produce each day ?