Pediatric Nursing Exam 1 Newest 2026 Questions
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What age can a child use a spoon? - CORRECT ANSWER-18 months
Colic - CORRECT ANSWER--Inconsolable crying lasting 3 or more hours/day w/
no physical cause, more prevalent in evenings.
-May begin as early as 2 wks
-Treatment is a restful, soothing environment.
-Typically resolves by 3 months of age.
When is the first social smile? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 months
Maturation, Growth & Development - CORRECT ANSWER-Maturation =
increase in functionality of various body systems or developmental skills.
Growth = increase in physical size.
Development = sequential process by which infants & children gain various skills
& functions.
,Foods commonly associated with ALLERGIES in infants/young children -
CORRECT ANSWER--Cow's milk
-Peanut butter
-Strawberries
-Wheat
-Egg Whites
+any small foods child can choke on (hot dog slices, popcorn, etc)
Erikson's psychosocial developmental task for the infant is - CORRECT
ANSWER-to develop a sense of trust
(Trust vs Mistrust)
Ch 26: Average Toddler Weight & Height - CORRECT ANSWER--Average
toddler weight gain is 1.36 to 2.27 kg (3 - 5 lb) per year.
-Length/height increases by an average of 7.62 cm (3 inches) per year.
-Toddlers generally reach about half of their adult height by 2 years of age!
, Ch 26: Toddler Head Circumference - CORRECT ANSWER--Increases about 2.54
cm (1 inch) b/t 1 & 2 years age, then increases avg of 1.27 cm (1/2 inch) per year
until age 5.
-Head circumference (reflective of brain growth) reaches about 90% of its adult
size by 2 years of age, when it is measured until.
-Head size becomes more proportional to rest of body near age of 3 years.
Ch 26: Typical toddler appearance - CORRECT ANSWER-Rounded abdomen
(d/t still-weak abdominal muscles), a slight swayback, & a wide-based stance.
Infant HR & RR - CORRECT ANSWER-HR: 80-150
RR: 25-55
-Infants normally display uneven/irregular breathing pattern, w/ short pauses b/t
some breaths.
-This may be accentuated when they are ill
Toddler HR & RR - CORRECT ANSWER-As a child grows into a toddler, their:
-HR decreases
-BP increases
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What age can a child use a spoon? - CORRECT ANSWER-18 months
Colic - CORRECT ANSWER--Inconsolable crying lasting 3 or more hours/day w/
no physical cause, more prevalent in evenings.
-May begin as early as 2 wks
-Treatment is a restful, soothing environment.
-Typically resolves by 3 months of age.
When is the first social smile? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 months
Maturation, Growth & Development - CORRECT ANSWER-Maturation =
increase in functionality of various body systems or developmental skills.
Growth = increase in physical size.
Development = sequential process by which infants & children gain various skills
& functions.
,Foods commonly associated with ALLERGIES in infants/young children -
CORRECT ANSWER--Cow's milk
-Peanut butter
-Strawberries
-Wheat
-Egg Whites
+any small foods child can choke on (hot dog slices, popcorn, etc)
Erikson's psychosocial developmental task for the infant is - CORRECT
ANSWER-to develop a sense of trust
(Trust vs Mistrust)
Ch 26: Average Toddler Weight & Height - CORRECT ANSWER--Average
toddler weight gain is 1.36 to 2.27 kg (3 - 5 lb) per year.
-Length/height increases by an average of 7.62 cm (3 inches) per year.
-Toddlers generally reach about half of their adult height by 2 years of age!
, Ch 26: Toddler Head Circumference - CORRECT ANSWER--Increases about 2.54
cm (1 inch) b/t 1 & 2 years age, then increases avg of 1.27 cm (1/2 inch) per year
until age 5.
-Head circumference (reflective of brain growth) reaches about 90% of its adult
size by 2 years of age, when it is measured until.
-Head size becomes more proportional to rest of body near age of 3 years.
Ch 26: Typical toddler appearance - CORRECT ANSWER-Rounded abdomen
(d/t still-weak abdominal muscles), a slight swayback, & a wide-based stance.
Infant HR & RR - CORRECT ANSWER-HR: 80-150
RR: 25-55
-Infants normally display uneven/irregular breathing pattern, w/ short pauses b/t
some breaths.
-This may be accentuated when they are ill
Toddler HR & RR - CORRECT ANSWER-As a child grows into a toddler, their:
-HR decreases
-BP increases
