NUR 2310-Peds Exam 1 Practice
Questions and Correct Answers
Graded A+.
An infant's parent reports to the nurse that the infant is very irritable has difficulty sleeping, and
refuses to eat solid foods due to teething. What nursing interventions should the nurse include
in the plan of care to make the infant comfortable?
Provide hard candy for the infant
Give ibuprofen (Advil) to the infant
Use frozen liquid-filled teething rings
Rub the infant's gums with salicylates - Answer -Give ibuprofen (advil) to the infant
Apnea of infancy has been diagnosed in an infant who will soon be discharged with home
monitoring. What should be part of the discharge teaching by the nurse for the parents?.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Administration of intravenous (IV) fluids
Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring
Advice that the infant not be left with other caretakers such as baby-sitters - Answer CPR
While assessing an infant, the nurse notices a typical bald spot, a symmetric distortion of the
skull, and torticollis. What should the nurse interpret from this assessment?
The infant has a bacterial infection.
The infant has a vitamin E deficiency.
The infant has a vitamin C deficiency.
The infant has positional plagiocephaly. - Answer The infant has positional plagiocephaly
Which activity of a 10-month old infant indicates the development of object performance?
Looking for a hidden object that the infant had seen earlier
Transferring the objects from the right hand to the left hand
Grasping the foot and pulling it to the mouth to suck the toe
Picking up a toy from the ground and putting it in the mouth - Answer looking for hidden
object that the infant had seen earlier
The parent of a 12-month old infant says to the nurse, he pushes the teaspoon right out of my
hand when I feed him. I can't let him feed himself, he makes too much of a mess. What Is the
nurse's best response?
,"It's important to let him make a mess. Just try not to worry about it so much."
"It's important not to give in to this kind of temper tantrum at this age. Simply ignore the
behavior and the mess."
"You need to try different types of utensils, bowls, and plates. Some are specifically designed for
young children."
"Feeding himself will help foster his growth and development. Perhaps we can discuss ways to
make the messes more tolerable." - Answer Feeding himself will help foster his growth and
development. Perhaps we can discuss ways to make the messes more tolerable
The nurse is assessing a 12-montth old child during a well-child visit. The nurse notices that the
child's birth weight has tripled, birth length is increased by 50%, head and chest circumference
are equal, and the child has six deciduous teeth. What does the nurse conclude that the child
has from these findings?
A calcium deficiency
Normal development
Delayed development
Excessive weight gain - Answer Normal development
During the assessment of 12 month old infants to nurse finds that the chest circumference are
equal to length of the infant has increased by 50% since birth and the weight is triple that of the
birth weight what does the nurse interpret from these findings?
The infant has slow development.
The infant has normal development.
The infant has inadequate weight gain.
The infant has insufficient dietary protein. - Answer infant has normal development
A mother observes that her 7 month old infant Bears full weight on the feet when held in a
standing position what is the reason for this?
It indicates that the child will start walking within 2 months.
It indicates that the child's growth and development is normal.
It indicates that infant physical development is occurring slowly.
It reflects that the infant's upper limbs are not developing properly. - Answer It indicates that
the child growth and development is normal
A parent of an 8 month old infant tells the nurse that the baby cries and screams whenever he
or she is left with the grandparents. The nurse replies should be based on the knowledge that
what is true?
The infant is most likely spoiled.
,This is a normal reaction for this age.
This is an abnormal reaction for this age.
The grandparents are not responsive to that infant. - Answer This is normal reaction for this
age
The nurse educator instruct a nursing students that according to Erikson's infancy is concerned
with acquiring a sense of what?
Trust
Industry
Initiative
Separation - Answer Trust
The nurse is educating a group of mothers about injury prevention for infants which statements
by the nurse indicates effective teaching select all that apply
"The mattresses in the house should be covered with plastic."
"It is okay to give the child colored latex balloons at playtime."
"Diaper pins should be kept closed and away from the infant."
"Infant formula should be microwaved before feeding the child." - Answer · -Diaper pins
should be kept away from the child
· the floor should be clean where the child crawls
·a smoke detector should be installed in the home
At what age should the nurse advise parents to expect their infant to be able to say "mama" and
"dada" with meaning?
A. 4 months
B. 6 months
C. 10 months
D. 14 months - Answer 10 months
Consonants are added to infant vocalizations. Babbling resembles one-syllable sounds. At this
age infants say sounds with meaning. This is late for the development of sounds with meaning.
Which fine motor activity is likely to be observed in a 7 month old infant?
Searching for a toy that was hidden
Attempting to build a two-block tower
Putting objects one at a time in a box
Transferring objects between both hands - Answer Transferring objects between both hands
, An 8-months old infant is able to pick up pieces of food. The parent is impressed with this skill
and tells the nurse about it. What does the nurse tell the infant's parent about this behavior?
It indicates that the infant is hyperactive.
It is pincer grasp, which is expected at this age.
It is palmar grasp, which is expected at this age.
It is an abnormal finding that requires evaluation. - Answer It is a pincer grasp, which is
expected at this age
A 4-month old infant is scheduled for heart surgery. Which nursing action is most appropriate to
follow 2 hours before the surgery?
Give a doll to the infant to play with
Place a pacifier in the infant's mouth to suck
Give a toy cell phone to the infant to play with
Place a bottle of milk in the infant's mouth to suck - Answer place a pacifier in the infant's
mouth to suck
A 4-month old infant is brought to the clinic by his parents for a well-baby checkup. What
should the nurse include at this time concerning injury prevention?
"Keep doors of appliances closed at all times."
"Never shake baby powder directly on your infant because it can be aspirated into his lungs."
"Do not permit your child to chew paint from window ledges because he might absorb too
much lead."
"When your baby learns to roll over, you must supervise him whenever he is on a surface from
which he might fall." - Answer when your baby learns to roll over, you must supervise him
whenever he is on surface from which he might fall
The nurse is educating a group of parents about the dental health for infants. Which statement
made by the parent indicates effective learning? - Answer A damp cloth can be used to wipe
the child's teeth
The nurse should provide further teaching about SIDS prevention when hearing the mother of
an 8 week old make which statement?
"I only smoke in the kitchen."
"I put my baby to sleep on her back."
"I have my baby sleep with me instead of alone in the crib."
"I make sure my baby wears a flannel sleeper and has two blankets to keep warm in her crib."
"I always leave my baby's favorite stuffed bunny rabbit in the crib to keep her from crying at
night." - Answer I only smoke in the kitchen
I have my baby sleep with me instead of alone in the crib
Questions and Correct Answers
Graded A+.
An infant's parent reports to the nurse that the infant is very irritable has difficulty sleeping, and
refuses to eat solid foods due to teething. What nursing interventions should the nurse include
in the plan of care to make the infant comfortable?
Provide hard candy for the infant
Give ibuprofen (Advil) to the infant
Use frozen liquid-filled teething rings
Rub the infant's gums with salicylates - Answer -Give ibuprofen (advil) to the infant
Apnea of infancy has been diagnosed in an infant who will soon be discharged with home
monitoring. What should be part of the discharge teaching by the nurse for the parents?.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Administration of intravenous (IV) fluids
Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring
Advice that the infant not be left with other caretakers such as baby-sitters - Answer CPR
While assessing an infant, the nurse notices a typical bald spot, a symmetric distortion of the
skull, and torticollis. What should the nurse interpret from this assessment?
The infant has a bacterial infection.
The infant has a vitamin E deficiency.
The infant has a vitamin C deficiency.
The infant has positional plagiocephaly. - Answer The infant has positional plagiocephaly
Which activity of a 10-month old infant indicates the development of object performance?
Looking for a hidden object that the infant had seen earlier
Transferring the objects from the right hand to the left hand
Grasping the foot and pulling it to the mouth to suck the toe
Picking up a toy from the ground and putting it in the mouth - Answer looking for hidden
object that the infant had seen earlier
The parent of a 12-month old infant says to the nurse, he pushes the teaspoon right out of my
hand when I feed him. I can't let him feed himself, he makes too much of a mess. What Is the
nurse's best response?
,"It's important to let him make a mess. Just try not to worry about it so much."
"It's important not to give in to this kind of temper tantrum at this age. Simply ignore the
behavior and the mess."
"You need to try different types of utensils, bowls, and plates. Some are specifically designed for
young children."
"Feeding himself will help foster his growth and development. Perhaps we can discuss ways to
make the messes more tolerable." - Answer Feeding himself will help foster his growth and
development. Perhaps we can discuss ways to make the messes more tolerable
The nurse is assessing a 12-montth old child during a well-child visit. The nurse notices that the
child's birth weight has tripled, birth length is increased by 50%, head and chest circumference
are equal, and the child has six deciduous teeth. What does the nurse conclude that the child
has from these findings?
A calcium deficiency
Normal development
Delayed development
Excessive weight gain - Answer Normal development
During the assessment of 12 month old infants to nurse finds that the chest circumference are
equal to length of the infant has increased by 50% since birth and the weight is triple that of the
birth weight what does the nurse interpret from these findings?
The infant has slow development.
The infant has normal development.
The infant has inadequate weight gain.
The infant has insufficient dietary protein. - Answer infant has normal development
A mother observes that her 7 month old infant Bears full weight on the feet when held in a
standing position what is the reason for this?
It indicates that the child will start walking within 2 months.
It indicates that the child's growth and development is normal.
It indicates that infant physical development is occurring slowly.
It reflects that the infant's upper limbs are not developing properly. - Answer It indicates that
the child growth and development is normal
A parent of an 8 month old infant tells the nurse that the baby cries and screams whenever he
or she is left with the grandparents. The nurse replies should be based on the knowledge that
what is true?
The infant is most likely spoiled.
,This is a normal reaction for this age.
This is an abnormal reaction for this age.
The grandparents are not responsive to that infant. - Answer This is normal reaction for this
age
The nurse educator instruct a nursing students that according to Erikson's infancy is concerned
with acquiring a sense of what?
Trust
Industry
Initiative
Separation - Answer Trust
The nurse is educating a group of mothers about injury prevention for infants which statements
by the nurse indicates effective teaching select all that apply
"The mattresses in the house should be covered with plastic."
"It is okay to give the child colored latex balloons at playtime."
"Diaper pins should be kept closed and away from the infant."
"Infant formula should be microwaved before feeding the child." - Answer · -Diaper pins
should be kept away from the child
· the floor should be clean where the child crawls
·a smoke detector should be installed in the home
At what age should the nurse advise parents to expect their infant to be able to say "mama" and
"dada" with meaning?
A. 4 months
B. 6 months
C. 10 months
D. 14 months - Answer 10 months
Consonants are added to infant vocalizations. Babbling resembles one-syllable sounds. At this
age infants say sounds with meaning. This is late for the development of sounds with meaning.
Which fine motor activity is likely to be observed in a 7 month old infant?
Searching for a toy that was hidden
Attempting to build a two-block tower
Putting objects one at a time in a box
Transferring objects between both hands - Answer Transferring objects between both hands
, An 8-months old infant is able to pick up pieces of food. The parent is impressed with this skill
and tells the nurse about it. What does the nurse tell the infant's parent about this behavior?
It indicates that the infant is hyperactive.
It is pincer grasp, which is expected at this age.
It is palmar grasp, which is expected at this age.
It is an abnormal finding that requires evaluation. - Answer It is a pincer grasp, which is
expected at this age
A 4-month old infant is scheduled for heart surgery. Which nursing action is most appropriate to
follow 2 hours before the surgery?
Give a doll to the infant to play with
Place a pacifier in the infant's mouth to suck
Give a toy cell phone to the infant to play with
Place a bottle of milk in the infant's mouth to suck - Answer place a pacifier in the infant's
mouth to suck
A 4-month old infant is brought to the clinic by his parents for a well-baby checkup. What
should the nurse include at this time concerning injury prevention?
"Keep doors of appliances closed at all times."
"Never shake baby powder directly on your infant because it can be aspirated into his lungs."
"Do not permit your child to chew paint from window ledges because he might absorb too
much lead."
"When your baby learns to roll over, you must supervise him whenever he is on a surface from
which he might fall." - Answer when your baby learns to roll over, you must supervise him
whenever he is on surface from which he might fall
The nurse is educating a group of parents about the dental health for infants. Which statement
made by the parent indicates effective learning? - Answer A damp cloth can be used to wipe
the child's teeth
The nurse should provide further teaching about SIDS prevention when hearing the mother of
an 8 week old make which statement?
"I only smoke in the kitchen."
"I put my baby to sleep on her back."
"I have my baby sleep with me instead of alone in the crib."
"I make sure my baby wears a flannel sleeper and has two blankets to keep warm in her crib."
"I always leave my baby's favorite stuffed bunny rabbit in the crib to keep her from crying at
night." - Answer I only smoke in the kitchen
I have my baby sleep with me instead of alone in the crib
