ADVANTAGE FOR PEDIATRIC
NURSING CRITICAL COMPONENTS
OF NURSING CARE 3RD EDITION
2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ Research suggests that ______ are more likely to cause shaken baby
syndrome.
Answer: Teenage fathers
◉ What is Daddy Boot Camp?
Answer: taught by men for men, aim to support dads and foster
improved relationships that translate into improved caregiving
behaviors. Programs stress that babies cry and educate fathers about
proper responses. For example, if frustrated, the father should place the
infant in a safe place and remove himself from the room
Instruct fathers-to-be and new fathers on the care and handling of the
new infant.
Explain importance of providing neck support, holding an infant
correctly, and monitoring of soft spots.
Discuss shaken baby syndrome and methods to deal with frustrations of
new parenthood.
Discuss postpartum depression.
, ◉ Warning signs of sexual abuse in infants include
Answer: Stained or bloody diapers
Genital or rectal pain, swelling, redness, or discharge
Bruises or other injuries in the genital or rectal area
Difficulty eating or sleeping
Excessive crying
Withdrawing from others
Failure to thrive
◉ Warning signs of physical abuse in infants include:
Answer: Unexplained or repeated injuries such as welts, bruises, burns,
fractured skull, and broken bones, especially spiral fractures
Injuries in the shape of an object (e.g., belt buckle, electrical cord,
cigarette)
Injuries that are unlikely given the age or ability of the child, such as
broken bones in a child too young to walk or climb
Disagreement or inconsistency in parent/caregiver explanation of the
injury
Unreasonable explanation of the injury
Fearful or detached behavior by the infant
◉ Aggressive or withdrawn behavior
Shying away from physical contact with parents or adults
Basic needs of food, warmth, and cuddling not met