growth and development (ALL quiz)

The nurse is teaching a group of parents about therapeutic management for preventing plagiocephaly in the infant. What instructions should the nurse give to the parents? "Alternate the infant's head position." "Place the infant prone when awake." "Use soft bedding in the infant's crib." "Place the infant in side-lying position." "Use a protective helmet for the infant."

"Alternate the infant's head position." "Place the infant prone when awake." "Use a protective helmet for the infant."

The nurse is organizing a school-based summer camp for obese young people. What essential teaching will the nurse include for obesity management in the camp? Diet planning Nutrition education Use of hypolipidemic drugs The risks of regular exercise Development of a positive self-image

Diet planning Nutrition education Development of a positive self-image

The parents of a toddler express frustration to the nurse because their child is a "fussy eater." What is the nurse's best response? "You should provide larger servings of different foods." "Table manners will improve if you provide finger foods." "Becoming a fussy eater is expected during the toddler years." "Provide more bland food varieties because toddlers have few food preferences.

"Becoming a fussy eater is expected during the toddler years."

A 5-year-old child has a vesicular rash over the body and head and is diagnosed with chickenpox. The child keeps on scratching the skin. What instructions should be given to the parents? "Give oatmeal baths to the child." "Give aspirin to the child for fever." "Allow the child to be around others." "Administer antibiotics in timely manner." "Keep the child at home until the vesicles dry."

"Give oatmeal baths to the child." "Keep the child at home until the vesicles dry."

The nurse educates the mother of an 8-year-old girl about the sequences of maturational changes. Which response of the mother indicates effective learning? "Appearance of pubic hair is not a sign associated with maturation." "Abrupt deceleration of height is followed by the breast development." "Appearance of axillary hair is the first change associated with maturation." "Menstruation begins 2 years after the appearance of the first signs of maturation."

"Menstruation begins 2 years after the appearance of the first signs of maturation."

At what age should the nurse advise parents to expect their infant to be able to say "mama" and "dada" with meaning? 4 months 6 months 10 months 14 months

10 months

An adolescent tells the nurse, "I feel like eating all the time. Food is the most important thing in my life." What is the SCOFF score for this adolescent? Record your answer using a whole number.

2

The nurse is completing a comprehensive health assessment on a 15-year-old female who weighs 75 kg and is 64 inches tall. The adolescent's body mass index (BMI) is: . Record your answer with one decimal place.

28.3

The nurse is caring for a child who is hospitalized with bruises on the soles of her feet and on her back. The nurse observes that the child is not ready to return home and is scared of her parents. What could be the possible reason for the child's behavior? Abused at school Abused at home Scared of hospitals Shock due to the injury

Abused at home

The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child with severe injuries. The parents of the child inform the nurse that the child is afraid of the dark and does not like to go to bed alone. Which intervention should the nurse follow for encouraging the child to sleep alone and cope with fear? Seek professional help Tell bedtime stories to the child Assure the absence of monsters Leave a night lamp on in the child's room Teach deep breathing exercise to the child

Assure the absence of monsters Leave a night lamp on in the child's room

The nurse educates the mother of a 10-year-old child about the changes that occur in adolescence. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching? Body growth ceases between 18 and 20 years of age. Early adolescence subphase starts at 17 years of age. Middle adolescence subphase ends at 15 years of age. Physical development slows down during adolescence.

Body growth ceases between 18 and 20 years of age.

A parent reports to the nurse that the child refuses to wear long zipped pants and prefers short button pants. Which characteristic of preoperational thought is exhibited by the child? Animism Centration Egocentrism Irreversibility

Centration

What information does the nurse include when teaching pool safety to a group of parents who have toddlers? Children tend to open doors. Children like to explore areas. Children climb to reach heights. Children prefer to stand on toes.

Children like to explore areas.

What is an important consideration for the school nurse planning a class on injury prevention for adolescents? Adolescents generally are not risk takers. Adolescents can anticipate the long-term consequences of serious injuries. During adolescence participation in sports should be limited to prevent permanent injuries. During adolescence a need exists for discharging energy, often at the expense of logical thinking.

During adolescence a need exists for discharging energy, often at the expense of logical thinking.

A parent of a preschooler informs the nurse that the child spends most of the time watching television and playing computer games. On assessing, the nurse finds that the child has impaired motor skills. Which instruction should the nurse give to the parent to improve the child's motor skills? Encourage the child to play in a water park Encourage the child to make articles using clay Involve the child in dramatic games such as dressing up Engage the child to indulge in memory games such as puzzles

Encourage the child to play in a water park

Which normal finding does the nurse expect to find when assessing an 8-month-old infant? Doubled birth length Eruption of the upper lateral incisors Eruption of the lower central incisors Equal head and chest circumference

Eruption of the lower central incisors

A nurse is presenting a class on injury prevention to parents of preschoolers. Which injuries should the nurse identify as occurring in this age group? Falls Drowning Poisoning Sports injuries Tricycle and bicycle accidents

Falls Drowning Poisoning Tricycle and bicycle accidents

Parents of a newborn report to the nurse that their toddler does not allow them to provide care to the new baby. What does the nurse instruct the parents? Make sure the toddler is away from the baby Include the toddler during caregiving activities Place the toddler in a day care center for care Explain to the toddler that the baby needs care

Include the toddler during caregiving activities

A child's parents report that the child spends all his time watching cartoons and amusement programs on the television. What could be the consequences if the child continues this behavior? Increased risk of obesity Reduced physical activity Increased self-confidence Increased social awareness Reduced academic efficiency

Increased risk of obesity Reduced physical activity Reduced academic efficiency

A child is about to begin kindergarten, and she is nervous about being in a new environment. What should the nurse suggest to the parents to relieve the child's stress? Introduce the child personally to the teachers in the school Inform the child about extracurricular activities in the school Inform the child that regular homework will be given in the school Provide the details of the child's favorite food and color to the school Inform the child that she will be punished if she does not do well in school

Introduce the child personally to the teachers in the school Inform the child about extracurricular activities in the school Provide the details of the child's favorite food and color to the school

Which pedestrian safety rule does the nurse teach a toddler? Wear dark colors when playing outside Look left, right, and left again before crossing the street People can cross the street at the crosswalk at any time When there is no sidewalk, walk on the right, facing traffic

Look left, right, and left again before crossing the street

The nurse is assessing a 5-month-old infant. Which behavior does the nurse observe in the infant? Taking out objects hidden under a pillow Transferring toys from one hand to the other Picking up a toy and putting it into the mouth Grasping the feet and pulling them toward mouth

Picking up a toy and putting it into the mouth

What do nursing responsibilities include when caring for the suicidal adolescent? Ignoring threats of suicide because they are usually bids for attention Emphasizing that a suicide attempt is an immature way of dealing with stress Recognizing the warning signs that indicate a young person might attempt suicide Recognizing a suicide attempt as an impulsive act resulting from a temporary crisis

Recognizing the warning signs that indicate a young person might attempt suicide

A 4-year-old boy has been having increasingly frequent angry outbursts in preschool. He is very aggressive toward the other children and the teachers. This behavior has been a problem for approximately 8 to 10 weeks. His parent asks the nurse for advice. What is the most appropriate intervention? Refer the child for professional help Explain that this is normal in preschoolers, especially boys Encourage the parent to try more consistent and firm discipline Talk to the preschool teacher to obtain validation for the behavior the parent reports

Refer the child for professional help

A hospitalized toddler clings to a worn, tattered blanket. She screams when anyone tries to take it away. What is the nurse's best explanation to the parents for the child's attachment to the blanket? The blanket encourages immature behavior. The blanket is an important transitional object. She has not bonded adequately with her mother. She has not mastered the developmental task of individuation-separation.

The blanket is an important transitional object.

The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child who was previously withdrawn and had poor social behavior. The nurse finds that after starting kindergarten, the child's social behavior improves and the child interacts with peers and others. What does the nurse infer from the child's behavior? The child has good friends at the school. The child has developed the capability to self-feed. The child has developed the ability to be independent. The child has the ability to describe things elaborately.

The child has developed the ability to be independent.

The nurse observes that a toddler is exhibiting stress due to hospitalization. Which nursing action is most applicable for the toddler? The nurse allows the child to go home because of fear. The nurse allows the child to bring a blanket from home. The nurse tells the child why hospitalization is necessary. The nurse asks the child not to worry and informs that the hospital is not a scary place.

The nurse allows the child to bring a blanket from home.

The nurse is teaching the parents of a 24-month-old about motor skill development. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching? The toddler walks alone but falls easily. The toddler's activities begin to produce purposeful results. The toddler is able to grasp small objects but cannot release them at will. The toddler's motor skills are fully developed but occur in isolation from the environment.

The toddler's activities begin to produce purposeful results.

An adolescent is brought to the emergency department with multiple injuries sustained during a drag race. After the treatment, what does the nurse instruct the adolescent about safe driving? Use safety apparel pants Use safety apparel like helmets Do not use of alcohol when driving Avoid drag racing on regular streets Use text messages instead of calls while driving

Use safety apparel pants Use safety apparel like helmets Do not use of alcohol when driving Avoid drag racing on regular streets