NU 131 / NU131 Exam 3 – Nursing and Healthcare I (Latest
2026/2027 Update) | Galen | Complete Study Guide | Verified
Questions & Answers | 100% Correct Solutions | Grade A
The nurse is observing an infant's fine motor skills and pincer grasp. Which of the following
observations indicates development of this skill?
ANSWER: "Picking up cereal pieces and placing in their mouth."
The nurse is assessing reflexes in pediatric clients. Which of the following is an expected
finding?
ANSWER: "A 5-month old who displays hypertension and fanning of the toes when the sole of
the foot is stroked."
The nurse is reviewing parent observations of their toddler's response to a new sibling. Which of
the following observations should the nurse associate with regression?
ANSWER: "The child wants to wear a diaper just like their new sibling."
The nurse is preparing to weigh a 6-month old infant who has presented for a well-being visit,
the last weight was 8lb. The nurse expects the infant to currently weigh?
ANSWER: "16 lb"
The nurse discusses concerns about a 2-year-old being overweight despite healthy eating. What
is an appropriate response?
ANSWER: "Children this age have a spinal curvature that causes their abdomen to have.."
, The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old who spilled their drink. To avoid yelling, the nurse is
preventing the development of?
ANSWER: "Guilt"
The nurse is talking with the parent of a newborn who is expressing concern about the amount
of time the infant sleeps. The nurse understands that a newborn may sleep up to:
ANSWER: "20 hours per day"
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 2-month-old about the infant's increased drooling and
fussiness. The parent asks if teething could be occurring. The nurse explains to the parent that
the first teeth usually appear around:
ANSWER: "7 months"
The nurse is assessing motor development in a 3-year-old. Which of the following is an expected
finding?
ANSWER: "Balancing on 1 foot"
The nurse is reinforcing effective ways to discipline a toddler with a group of parents. Which of
the following should the nurse include in the instruction?
ANSWER: "Encourage safe independence"
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and
adenoidectomy. The child while becoming increasingly restless and asks the nurse "Are you
going to take my mommy away from me?" Which of the following is the child most likely
expressing?
ANSWER: "Separation anxiety"
2026/2027 Update) | Galen | Complete Study Guide | Verified
Questions & Answers | 100% Correct Solutions | Grade A
The nurse is observing an infant's fine motor skills and pincer grasp. Which of the following
observations indicates development of this skill?
ANSWER: "Picking up cereal pieces and placing in their mouth."
The nurse is assessing reflexes in pediatric clients. Which of the following is an expected
finding?
ANSWER: "A 5-month old who displays hypertension and fanning of the toes when the sole of
the foot is stroked."
The nurse is reviewing parent observations of their toddler's response to a new sibling. Which of
the following observations should the nurse associate with regression?
ANSWER: "The child wants to wear a diaper just like their new sibling."
The nurse is preparing to weigh a 6-month old infant who has presented for a well-being visit,
the last weight was 8lb. The nurse expects the infant to currently weigh?
ANSWER: "16 lb"
The nurse discusses concerns about a 2-year-old being overweight despite healthy eating. What
is an appropriate response?
ANSWER: "Children this age have a spinal curvature that causes their abdomen to have.."
, The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old who spilled their drink. To avoid yelling, the nurse is
preventing the development of?
ANSWER: "Guilt"
The nurse is talking with the parent of a newborn who is expressing concern about the amount
of time the infant sleeps. The nurse understands that a newborn may sleep up to:
ANSWER: "20 hours per day"
The nurse is talking with the parent of a 2-month-old about the infant's increased drooling and
fussiness. The parent asks if teething could be occurring. The nurse explains to the parent that
the first teeth usually appear around:
ANSWER: "7 months"
The nurse is assessing motor development in a 3-year-old. Which of the following is an expected
finding?
ANSWER: "Balancing on 1 foot"
The nurse is reinforcing effective ways to discipline a toddler with a group of parents. Which of
the following should the nurse include in the instruction?
ANSWER: "Encourage safe independence"
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and
adenoidectomy. The child while becoming increasingly restless and asks the nurse "Are you
going to take my mommy away from me?" Which of the following is the child most likely
expressing?
ANSWER: "Separation anxiety"
