NSG 4432 Quiz 2 Chapters 29,32,39 Study Guide
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Chapter 29 Study Questions
1. The mother of a 3-month-old is concerned because her daughter does not yet sit by herself.
Which statement best reflects average sitting ability?
A) Most babies sit steadily at 3 months; she is slightly delayed.
B) Most babies do not sit steadily until 8 months; she is normal.
C) Sitting ability and the age of first tooth eruption are correlated.
D) Most babies sit steadily at 4 months; she is normal.
2. A 3-month-old still has a Moro reflex. Which statement is most true of this reflex?
A) A Moro reflex normally lasts until 9 months.
B) It is not important how long the reflex persists, only that it is present at birth.
C) A Moro reflex present at 3 months of age requires referral for a neurologic exam.
D) Most 3-month-olds still have a Moro reflex.
3. Which developmental task, according to Erikson, should an infant accomplish during the
infant year?
A) Adaptation
B) Trust
C) Learning and interaction
D) Autonomy
4. The best way for an infant's father to help his child complete the developmental task of the
first year is to:
A) expose her to many caregivers to help her learn variability.
B) talk to her at a special time each day.
C) respond to her consistently.
D) keep her stimulated with many toys.
5. Anticipatory guidance for an infant for the 4th month should include the fact that she probably
will:
A) develop a fear of strangers.
B) be able to turn over onto the back.
C) insist on things being done her way.
D) have many “blue” or moody periods.
6. An infant is breast-fed. When assessing her stools, which findings would be typical?
A) Stools of breast-fed infants are usually harder than those of bottle-fed infants.
B) Breast-fed infants usually have fewer stools than bottle-fed infants.
,C) Breast-fed infants are less likely to be constipated than bottle-fed infants.
D) Stools of breast-fed infants tend to have a strong odor.
,7. Which milestone would you expect an infant to accomplish by 8 months of age?
A) Sitting without support
B) Creeping on all fours
C) Pulling self to a standing position
D) Being able to sit from a standing position
8. The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old with colic. When assessing the infant, the nurse asks her
parents about her bowel movements. Which characteristics of the bowel movement are
anticipated in a child with colic?
A) Loose and mucus-streaked.
B) Foul smelling and bulky.
C) Constipated and hard
D) Yellow and semi-formed.
9. What information would you include when teaching the parents of an infant about colic?
A) Colic symptoms will probably fade at 3 months of age.
B) Their child will need future follow-up for a “nervous” bowel.
C) Formula intake should be doubled to keep her from losing weight.
D) Symptoms will decrease if she is laid on her back after feedings.
10. The mother of an infant asks you when to begin brushing her son's teeth. Your best response
would be:
A) as soon as the first tooth erupts.
B) by 12 months of age.
C) when weaning is complete.
D) as soon as he begins to eat fruit.
11. Estimating illness in an infant is difficult. To help an infant's parents do this, which of the
following would you instruct them to use?
A) Take her temperature about once a week.
B) Call if she spits up any formula.
C) Use her interest in eating as a good gauge.
D) Call if the infant's stools are yellow.
12. A father asks the nurse what symptoms he can expect with normal teething in his infant.
What would the nurse tell him?
A) The child's gumline will be tender.
B) The child will not play or eat for 2 days.
C) He can expect his child to be constipated for 2 days.
D) The child's temperature may go as high as 102°F.
13. Which measure would you suggest an infant's parents use to relieve teething discomfort?
A) Provide her with a fluid diet for 2 days.
B) Offer her Aspergum to chew.
C) Ask her pediatrician for a sedative for her.
D) Give her a cold teething ring to chew.
, 14. When teaching an infant's mother about bathing her, it would be important to instruct her
that:
A) infants need a daily bath.
B) soap lubricates and oils an infant's skin.
C) bath time provides an opportunity for play.
D) she should never use soap on a baby's hair.
15. Infant development is best described by which statement?
A) Development varies greatly from infant to infant.
B) Development is not sequential but predictable.
C) Development proceeds from fine to gross.
D) Development proceeds cephalocaudally.
16. The mother of a 3-month-old baby is concerned because the child is not able to sit
independently. How should the nurse respond to this mother's concern?
A) Most babies sit steadily at 3 months.
B) Most babies sit steadily at 4 months.
C) Most babies do not sit steadily until 8 months.
D) Sitting ability and the age of first tooth eruption are correlated.
17. During an assessment, the nurse determines that a 3-month-old baby has a Moro reflex.
What does this finding indicate to the nurse?
A) It usually lasts until 9 months.
B) It will persist until the age of 1 year.
C) Most 3-month-olds still have a Moro reflex.
D) If present at 3 months of age, a neurologic exam is needed.
18. The nurse is planning an educational seminar for community members that focuses on the
2020 National Health Goals to promote health during the infant year. What should the nurse
include in this seminar? Select all that apply.
A) Using infant car seats
B) Placing infants on back to sleep
C) Continuing breast-feeding for 6 months
D) Introducing solid food by age 6 months
E) Receiving immunizations after the age of 1
19. What should the nurse instruct a parent to help a child complete Erikson's developmental
task during the infant period?
A) Respond to the child's needs consistently.
B) Keep the child stimulated with many toys.
C) Talk to the child at a special time each day.
D) Expose the child to many caregivers to help learn variability.
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Chapter 29 Study Questions
1. The mother of a 3-month-old is concerned because her daughter does not yet sit by herself.
Which statement best reflects average sitting ability?
A) Most babies sit steadily at 3 months; she is slightly delayed.
B) Most babies do not sit steadily until 8 months; she is normal.
C) Sitting ability and the age of first tooth eruption are correlated.
D) Most babies sit steadily at 4 months; she is normal.
2. A 3-month-old still has a Moro reflex. Which statement is most true of this reflex?
A) A Moro reflex normally lasts until 9 months.
B) It is not important how long the reflex persists, only that it is present at birth.
C) A Moro reflex present at 3 months of age requires referral for a neurologic exam.
D) Most 3-month-olds still have a Moro reflex.
3. Which developmental task, according to Erikson, should an infant accomplish during the
infant year?
A) Adaptation
B) Trust
C) Learning and interaction
D) Autonomy
4. The best way for an infant's father to help his child complete the developmental task of the
first year is to:
A) expose her to many caregivers to help her learn variability.
B) talk to her at a special time each day.
C) respond to her consistently.
D) keep her stimulated with many toys.
5. Anticipatory guidance for an infant for the 4th month should include the fact that she probably
will:
A) develop a fear of strangers.
B) be able to turn over onto the back.
C) insist on things being done her way.
D) have many “blue” or moody periods.
6. An infant is breast-fed. When assessing her stools, which findings would be typical?
A) Stools of breast-fed infants are usually harder than those of bottle-fed infants.
B) Breast-fed infants usually have fewer stools than bottle-fed infants.
,C) Breast-fed infants are less likely to be constipated than bottle-fed infants.
D) Stools of breast-fed infants tend to have a strong odor.
,7. Which milestone would you expect an infant to accomplish by 8 months of age?
A) Sitting without support
B) Creeping on all fours
C) Pulling self to a standing position
D) Being able to sit from a standing position
8. The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old with colic. When assessing the infant, the nurse asks her
parents about her bowel movements. Which characteristics of the bowel movement are
anticipated in a child with colic?
A) Loose and mucus-streaked.
B) Foul smelling and bulky.
C) Constipated and hard
D) Yellow and semi-formed.
9. What information would you include when teaching the parents of an infant about colic?
A) Colic symptoms will probably fade at 3 months of age.
B) Their child will need future follow-up for a “nervous” bowel.
C) Formula intake should be doubled to keep her from losing weight.
D) Symptoms will decrease if she is laid on her back after feedings.
10. The mother of an infant asks you when to begin brushing her son's teeth. Your best response
would be:
A) as soon as the first tooth erupts.
B) by 12 months of age.
C) when weaning is complete.
D) as soon as he begins to eat fruit.
11. Estimating illness in an infant is difficult. To help an infant's parents do this, which of the
following would you instruct them to use?
A) Take her temperature about once a week.
B) Call if she spits up any formula.
C) Use her interest in eating as a good gauge.
D) Call if the infant's stools are yellow.
12. A father asks the nurse what symptoms he can expect with normal teething in his infant.
What would the nurse tell him?
A) The child's gumline will be tender.
B) The child will not play or eat for 2 days.
C) He can expect his child to be constipated for 2 days.
D) The child's temperature may go as high as 102°F.
13. Which measure would you suggest an infant's parents use to relieve teething discomfort?
A) Provide her with a fluid diet for 2 days.
B) Offer her Aspergum to chew.
C) Ask her pediatrician for a sedative for her.
D) Give her a cold teething ring to chew.
, 14. When teaching an infant's mother about bathing her, it would be important to instruct her
that:
A) infants need a daily bath.
B) soap lubricates and oils an infant's skin.
C) bath time provides an opportunity for play.
D) she should never use soap on a baby's hair.
15. Infant development is best described by which statement?
A) Development varies greatly from infant to infant.
B) Development is not sequential but predictable.
C) Development proceeds from fine to gross.
D) Development proceeds cephalocaudally.
16. The mother of a 3-month-old baby is concerned because the child is not able to sit
independently. How should the nurse respond to this mother's concern?
A) Most babies sit steadily at 3 months.
B) Most babies sit steadily at 4 months.
C) Most babies do not sit steadily until 8 months.
D) Sitting ability and the age of first tooth eruption are correlated.
17. During an assessment, the nurse determines that a 3-month-old baby has a Moro reflex.
What does this finding indicate to the nurse?
A) It usually lasts until 9 months.
B) It will persist until the age of 1 year.
C) Most 3-month-olds still have a Moro reflex.
D) If present at 3 months of age, a neurologic exam is needed.
18. The nurse is planning an educational seminar for community members that focuses on the
2020 National Health Goals to promote health during the infant year. What should the nurse
include in this seminar? Select all that apply.
A) Using infant car seats
B) Placing infants on back to sleep
C) Continuing breast-feeding for 6 months
D) Introducing solid food by age 6 months
E) Receiving immunizations after the age of 1
19. What should the nurse instruct a parent to help a child complete Erikson's developmental
task during the infant period?
A) Respond to the child's needs consistently.
B) Keep the child stimulated with many toys.
C) Talk to the child at a special time each day.
D) Expose the child to many caregivers to help learn variability.
