ch 12: newborn through toddler
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 instruction will the nurse give to the mother to instill the attachment process between the newborn and the mother?
Hold your baby immediately after birth
Which alternative to breastfeeding would the nurse recommend to a mother who is unable to breastfeed her 7-month-old infant?
Iron-fortified formula
which developmental milestone is true about development in infants?
a)at 8 to 10 months, the baby crawls on hands and knees b)from birth to 1 month, a complete head lag persists c)at 6 to 8 months, the baby can move from a sitting to a kneeling position
which option indicates developmental milestones in infants?
a)between 2 to 3 months, the infant starts smiling responsively b)at 8 months, the infant can differentiate strangers from familiar faces c)at 9 months, the infant can play simple games like peek-a-boo
when does the anterior fontanelle close?
between 12 and 18 months
Which purpose does placing a newborn on the mother's abdomen serve?
help maintain the newborn's body temperature
which three risk factors have been cited as having a possible effect on prenatal development
nutrition, stress, and mother's age
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
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
why should solid foods be excluded from the diet of a 5-month-old infant?
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 projected weight of the infant at 1 year of age is...
three times the birth weight
a breastfeeding infant whose birth weight was 3000 g now weighs 2700 g after 1 week. The concerned mother asks the nurse about the infant's weight loss. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
weight loss during this period is normal for an infant
Which action does the nurse expect a 4-month-old infant to perform?
Placing objects from hand to mouth
Which action made by a parent indicates the need for further teaching about the proper use of car seats for infants?
Placing the baby in the car seat in the passenger seat
Parents are concerned about their toddler's negativism and ask the nurse for guidance. The nurse would recommend which action?
Reduce opportunities for the toddler to respond negatively
Which gross-motor skill would the nurse expect from a 5-month-old infant?
Roll from abdomen to back
In newborn babies, which parameter is measured through the Apgar score?
a) Heart rate b) Respiratory rate c) Muscle tone
Which psychosocial change would the nurse expect to see in a toddler, according to Erikson's theory?
a) Solitary play b) Temper tantrums c) Attachment to the mother
Which food item would the nurse suggest that the parent avoid giving the toddler to ensure proper nutrition?
a) junk food b) whole milk
a neonate weighing 3.5 kg at birth now weighs 3.15 kg after 1 week. Which inference can the nurse make from these data?
a) there may be a decrease in fluid intake b) there may be a loss of fluid through respiration c) there may be frequent urination and defecation
Which statement from a pregnant patient indicates the need for further teaching about how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
"I can place soft toys in bed with my sleeping baby."
The nurse is interacting with the parent of a 6-month-old infant and suspects that the neonate is at risk of intestinal bleeding. Which statement made by the parent supports the nurse's conclusion?
"I give cow's milk to my child every other day."
A mother of a 2-year-old child tells the nurse, "I am worried that my child is not eating properly and is not gaining weight." Which advice given by the nurse to the mother will be beneficial for the child regarding nutrition?
"Provide nutritious finger foods to your child between meals."
at which age would a child be able to properly hold an object?
1-2 years
At which age can an infant normally place objects into containers?
10-12 months
what is the average weight of a healthy 3 year old?
14.5kg
which baby would the nurse expect to have no head lag?
4 months
at which age is a baby expected to turn from the abdomen to the back?
4-6 months
at which age should a child be able to perform fine-motor skills such as transferring objects from hand to hand?
6-8 months
approximately how many centimeters does a toddler grow each year?
7.5in
at which age would a baby be expected to crawl on the floor using his or her arms?
8-10 months
Which developmental milestone is true about development in infants?
a)at 8 to 10 months, the baby crawls on hands and knees b) from birth to 1 month, a complete head lag persists. c) at 6 to 8 months, the baby can move from a sitting to a kneeling position.
Which language skills would the nurse expect to find in a one-year-old infant?
Ability to say three to five words
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
Which action made by the parent indicates effective learning regarding prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
The parent positions the infant on the infant's back while sleeping
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
Which statement indicates a mother has a good understanding of methods to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
a) "I'll place my baby on her back for sleep." b) "I'll be sure to keep my baby's room cool."
Which information would the nurse include to a parent regarding psychosocial changes in toddlers?
a) A sense of autonomy develops during toddlerhood. b) Temper tantrums result when parental restrictions cause frustration in toddlers c) 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?
a) A vocabulary of up to 300 words b) Says simple sentences
