Growth and Development of Newborn and Infant

The nurse is assessing the 10-month-old infant. The nurse notes the anterior fontanel has closed. What initial action by the nurse is indicated?

document the findings as normal

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 best response by the nurse?

"Delays are normal when a child is premature."

After the nurse provides education to new parents about appropriate sleeping habits for infants, which statement by a parent would indicate to the nurse that teaching needs to reoccur?

"My husband gave the baby a special bear that I will place in the crib."

The nurse is teaching the parents of a 9-month-old infant about proper dental care. Which statement by the parents most concerns the nurse?

"Our infant goes to sleep at night with a bottle of milk or juice."

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

sitting independently

A mother asks the nurse where the microwave is so that she can warm up breast milk to feed her baby. What is the best response by the nurse?

"You should warm the milk under warm water instead"

A newborn requires skin care that includes bathing. Besides hygiene, what is another reason for bathing the newborn?

Bathing is a time for bonding with the parents

What information would the nurse include when teaching the parents of an infant about colic?

Colic symptoms will probably fade at 3 months of age

An infant is breastfed. When assessing the stools, which findings would be typical?

Less constipation than bottle-fed infants

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

Sitting without support

The nurse is making a home visit and observes the 7-month-old pulling the family dog's hair and ears. Which parenting skill does the nurse determine is most effective?

The parent tells the child "no" with a stern voice and pulls the child's hand away from the dog

The mother of a 1-month-old infant voices concern about her baby's respirations. She states they are rapid and irregular. Which information should the nurse provide?

The respirations of a 1-month-old infant are normally irregular and periodically pause.

A new mother reports that she is exhausted and that the little sleep she gets is determined by her baby. Which suggestion should the nurse prioritize to help the mother establish healthy sleeping patterns in her infant?

Use the crib for sleeping only, not for play activities.

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?

lower central gumline

A parent asks the nurse if the 2-month-old infant can have bananas yet. The nurse would respond and educate the parent on the nutrition stages of infants by which response?

"You can try bananas 2 or 3 months from now."

A mother calls the clinic nurse asking for recommendations on comfort measures for her infant who is teething. What recommendation should the nurse make? Select all that apply.

teeth rings and acetaminophen

A 12-month-old seen at a walk-in clinic weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces (3750 g) at birth. Weight now is 20 pounds 8 ounces (9300 g). The nurse determines:

the child weighs less than expected for age

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?

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

The nurse is assessing the sleeping practices of the parents of a 4-month-old girl who wakes repeatedly during the night. Which parent comment might reveal a cause for the night waking?

they put her to bed when she falls asleep

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?

trust

A nurse is reviewing the health records of several 4-month-old infants who were seen in the pediatric office today. Which infant behavior will require referral for further evaluation of growth and development?

unable to support head

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?

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

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?

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

The mother of a 11-month-old has come to the clinic with concerns. She reports to the nurse that her baby's "soft spot in the front" is now gone. The nurse assesses the infant and notes the fontanel has closed. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

"the soft spot or fontanel has closed"

The nurse is teaching the mother of a 5-month-old boy who is concerned about thumb sucking. What should be included in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.

-Advising the mother this behavior is a form of self-comfort -Assuring the mother this behavior won't cause malocclusion -Informing the mother that thumb sucking occurs more often during periods of stress -Telling the mother this behavior usually decreases by 6 to 9 months of age

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.

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

An infant has been brought to the clinic for a well-child check. The infant is 12 months of age. The child's birth weight was 6 pounds, 7 ounces. What is the anticipated weight for the child at this visit?

19 lbs, 5 oz

The infant weighs 7 lb 4 oz (3,300 g) at birth. If the infant is following a normal pattern of growth, what would be the expected weight for this child at the age of 12 months?

21 lb 12 oz (9.9 kg)

The nurse is assessing a 1-year-old at the well-child annual visit and notes the child is meeting the growth parameters. After noting the birth weight was 8 pounds (3.6 kg) and length was 20 inches (50.8 cm) long, which measurements reflecting height/weight would the nurse expect to document for this visit?

24 pounds (10.8 kg) and 30 inches (75 cm)

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

respond to the infant consistently

A nurse is educating a client being discharged with her newborn baby. What is the highest priority item that must be included in the teaching plan?

restrain the baby in a car seat

The nurse conducting a 6-month well-baby check-up assesses for the presence/absence of the asymmetric tonic neck reflex. At this age the reflex:

should have disappeared around 4-months

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 development of a 3-month-old

The nurse is educating the mother of a newborn about feeding practices. The nurse correctly advises the mother that:

the newborn's stomach can hold between one-half and 1 ounce.

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

natal teeth noted in the mouth that are loose

The nurse is caring for a 5-week-old infant who is spitting up "all the time." This is the mother's first child. What should be the priority nursing intervention?

Observe the mother while she feeds and burps her infant

The father of a 6-week-old infant voices concerns about his son's stooling. He further shares that his son grunts and cries when having a bowel movement. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

"what does his stool look like?"

The nurse is assessing the oral cavity of a 4-month-old infant. Which finding is consistent with a child of this age?

no teeth

The nurse is observing a 6-month-old boy for developmental progress. For which typical milestone should the nurse look?

puts down a little ball to pick up a stuffed toy

A mother of a 9-month-old 18-pound (8.2 kg) infant asks the nurse about choosing the best car seat. What should the nurse recommend?

a rear-facing 5-point harness restraint

The nurse is examining an 8-month-old girl for appropriate development during a regular check-up. Which observation points to a developmental risk?

uses only the left hand to grasp