Maternity And pediatrics Chapter 25 Growth and development of newborn and infant
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
The nurse is educating the mother of a newborn about feeding practices. The nurse correctly advises the mother:
the newborn's stomach can hold between one half to one ounce
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 respiration of a 1 month old infant are normally irregular and periodically pause.
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
Development of a 6 month old a. raises head and chest b. hold open hand to face c. tripod sits d. grasps rattle or toy e. rolls from prone to supine f. lifts head while prone
tripod sits
The nurse is caring for the family with a 2-month-old boy with colic. The mother reports feeling very stressed by the baby's constant crying. Which intervention would provide the most help in the short term?
urging the baby's mother to take time for herself away from the child
Which of the following describes Moro reflex? a. Fanning and hyperextension b. Fencing position c. Prepare to " catch themselves" d. Hands form "C" e. Searches with the mouth
Hands form "C"
The mother of 1-week-old voices concerns about her baby weighed 7lb (2.8 kg); the baby currently weighs 6 lb 1 oz (2.8 kg). Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
" your baby has lost a bit more than the normal amount"
Which of the following describes parachute reflex? a. Fanning and hyperextension b. Fencing position c. Prepare to " catch themselves" d. Hands form "C" e. Searches with the mouth
Prepare to " catch themselves"
The education of parents about what to expect in the next phase of development is referred to as ________________ guidance.
anticipatory
Inconsolable crying, known as __________________ lasts longer than 3 hours.
colic
The thin, yellowish fluid called _______ is produced by the breasts for the first 2 to 4 days after birth
colostrum
The sequential process by which infants and children gain various skills and function is referred to as _____________.
development
Development of a 5 month old a. raises head and chest b. hold open hand to face c. tripod sits d. grasps rattle or toy e. rolls from prone to supine f. lifts head while prone
grasps rattle or toy
Development of a 3 month old a. raises head and chest b. hold open hand to face c. tripod sits d. grasps rattle or toy e. rolls from prone to supine f. lifts head while prone
hold open hand to face
The nurse is educating the mother of a 6-month-old boy about symptoms for teething . Which symptom would the nurse identify?
increased biting and sucking
Development of a 1 month old a. raises head and chest b. hold open hand to face c. tripod sits d. grasps rattle or toy e. rolls from prone to supine f. lifts head while prone
lifts head while prone
The nurse is providing helpful feeding tips to the mother of a 2-week-old boy. Which recommendations will best help the child feed effectively?
maintain a feed-on-demand approach
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
Milk production is stimulated by ___________, a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary.
prolactin
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 6-month-old boy about proper child dental care. Which action will the nurse indicate as the most likely to cause dental caries?
putting the baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice
Which of the following describes Rooting reflex? a. Fanning and hyperextension b. Fencing position c. Prepare to " catch themselves" d. Hands form "C" e. Searches with the mouth
Searches with the mouth
The nurse is teaching healthy eating habits to the parents of a 7-month-old girl. Which recommendation is the most valuable advice?
serve new foods several times
The nurse is assessing an infant at his 4 month well baby check up. The nurse notes that at birth the baby weighed 8 lb (3.6 kg) and was 20 in (50.8 cm) in length. Which finding is most consistent with the normal infant growth and development?
the baby weighs 16 lb (6.8 kg) and is 24 in (61.0 cm) in length
The nurse is examining a 6 month-old girl who was born 8 weeks early. Which finding is cause for concern?
the child exhibits palmar grasp reflex
The anterior fontanel normally remains open until __________ months of life
12 to 18
Which of the following describes Babinski reflex a. Fanning and hyperextension b. Fencing position c. Prepare to " catch themselves" d. Hands form "C" e. Searches with the mouth
Fanning and hyperextension
Which of the following describes Asymmetric tonic neck? a. Fanning and hyperextension b. Fencing position c. Prepare to " catch themselves" d. Hands form "C" e. Searches with the mouth
Fencing position
Development of a 2 month old a. raises head and chest b. hold open hand to face c. tripod sits d. grasps rattle or toy e. rolls from prone to supine f. lifts head while prone
raises head and chest
Development of a 4 month old a. raises head and chest b. hold open hand to face c. tripod sits d. grasps rattle or toy e. rolls from prone to supine f. lifts head while prone
rolls from prone to supine
Stranger anxiety is an indicator that the infant is recognizing himself as _________________ from others.
seperate