NR 222 Exam 3 Review Questions

AN INFANT IS LYING IN A CRIB WATCHING AND LISTENING TO A COLORFUL MOBILE. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF HAVING A MOBILE? A. Provides stimulation necessary for continued growth and development for the infant. B. Provides too much stimulation for the infant, making it difficult for the infant to focus. C. Serves as inadequate stimulation for the infant because it is an inanimate object. D. Serves as a distractor for the infant, making it easier to fall asleep. A. The mobile is providing the stimulation necessary for continued growth and development because both auditory and visual stimuli are necessary to promote growth and development. Additionally, soft sounds and voices are soothing to infants. A DELIVERY ROOM NURSE SENSES DISAPPOINTMENT WHEN A MOTHER IS TOLD SHE JUST DELIVERED A BABY GIRL. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE THE MOST THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE BY THE NURSE? A. “Yes, you just delivered a healthy, beautiful baby girl.” B. “This is your first baby. You can always try again for a boy.” C. “Don’t worry, many parents often feel the same way you do.” D. “You are tired. I think you should get some rest.” A. The nurse should respond by saying, “Yes, you just delivered a healthy, beautiful baby girl.” This response provides information that will help increase the mother’s acceptance of having a girl rather than a boy. Acceptance and bonding are important in preventing child abuse. The fact that the mother appeared disappointed should be acknowledged with a positive comment. DURING A HOME VISIT, THE NURSE FINDS A 9-MONTH-OLD IN A PLAYPEN WITH A COUPLE OF TOYS. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS WOULD BE MOST APPROPRIATE FOR THE NURSE TO PROVIDE TO THE PARENT TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD? A. Encourage the addition of a few more toys to the playpen. B. Suggest keeping the infant in the playpen as much as possible to promote safe play. C. Encourage providing the infant with supervised time outside of the playpen. D. Suggest removing all toys from the playpen. C. The nurse should encourage the mother to provide the infant with sufficient supervised time outside of the playpen to allow the child to crawl and explore. These activities help promote growth and development. Additionally, by 9 months of age, most infants are crawling. A NEW FATHER IS INSTALLING A CAR SEAT FOR AN INFANT. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE FATHER BY THE NURSE?