Maternity And pediatrics Chapter 25 Growth and development of newborn and infant

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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


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