OB/PEDS NCLEX Study Guide|Questions with Correct
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A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and their partners about the psychosocial
development of an infant. Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the nurse tells the group
that infants:
Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been brought to the pediatrician's office for
a scheduled visit. The infant's weight at birth was 6 lb 8 oz. The nurse notes that the infant now weighs
13 lb. The nurse should
Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
A nurse performing a physical assessment of a 12-month-old infant notes that the infant's head
circumference is the same as the chest circumference. On the basis of this finding, the nurse should:
Document these measurements in the infant's health-care record
A new mother asks the nurse, "I was told that my infant received my antibodies during pregnancy. Does
that mean that my infant is protected against infections?" Which statement should the nurse make in
response to the mother?
The immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection."
A nurse is assessing the language development of a 9-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone
does the nurse expect to note in an infant of this age?
The infant says "Mama."
The mother of a 9-month-old infant calls the nurse at the pediatrician's office, tells the nurse that her
infant is teething, and asks what can be done to relieve the infant's discomfort. The nurse instructs the
mother to:
Give the infant cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast
A nurse is teaching the mother of an 11-month-old infant how to clean the infant's teeth. The nurse tells
the mother to
Use water and a cotton swab and rub the teeth
A nurse provides information about feeding to the mother of a 6-month-old infant. Which statement by
the mother indicates an understanding of the information?
"Egg white should not be given to my infant because of the risk for an allergy."
A nurse provides instructions to a mother of a newborn infant who weighs 7 lb 2 oz about car safety.
The nurse tells the mother:
To secure the infant in the middle of the back seat in a rear-facing infant safety seat
, A nurse provides instructions to a mother about crib safety for her infant. Which statement by the
mother indicates a need for further instructions?
"The distance between the slats needs to be no more than 4 inches wide to prevent entrapment of my
infant's head or body."
The mother of a 2-year-old tells the nurse that she is very concerned about her child because he has
developed "a will of his own" and "acts as if he can control others." The nurse provides information to
the mother to alleviate her concern, recalling that, according to Erikson, a toddler is confronting which
developmental task?
Autonomy versus doubt and shame
A nurse is planning care for a hospitalized toddler. To best maintain the toddler's sense of control and
security and ease feelings of helplessness and fear, the nurse should:
Keep hospital routines as similar as possible to those at home
A nurse in a daycare setting is planning play activities for 2- and 3-year-old children. Which of the
following toys are most appropriate for these activities?
Blocks and push-pull toys
A mother of twin toddlers tells the nurse that she is concerned because she found her children involved
in sex play and didn't know what to do. The nurse should tell the mother:
That if she notes the behavior again she should casually tell her children to dress and to direct them to
another activity
A nurse is assessing the motor development of a 24-month-old child. Which of the following activities
would the nurse expect the mother to report that the child can perform? Select all that apply.
• Align two or more blocks
• Turn the pages of a book one at a time.
A nurse is assessing language development in a toddler from a bilingual family. The nurse expects that
the child's language development:
Is slower than expected
A mother asks the nurse when her child should have his first dentist visit. The nurse tells the mother:
Soon after the first primary tooth erupts, usually around 1 year of age
The mother of a toddler asks the nurse when she will know that her child is ready to start toilet training.
The nurse tells the mother that which of the following observations is a sign of physical readiness?
The child can remove his or her own clothing.
The mother of a child who weighs 45 lb asks a nurse about car safety seats. The nurse tells the mother
to place the child in a:
Booster seat with one of the car's seat belts placed over the child
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A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and their partners about the psychosocial
development of an infant. Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the nurse tells the group
that infants:
Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been brought to the pediatrician's office for
a scheduled visit. The infant's weight at birth was 6 lb 8 oz. The nurse notes that the infant now weighs
13 lb. The nurse should
Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
A nurse performing a physical assessment of a 12-month-old infant notes that the infant's head
circumference is the same as the chest circumference. On the basis of this finding, the nurse should:
Document these measurements in the infant's health-care record
A new mother asks the nurse, "I was told that my infant received my antibodies during pregnancy. Does
that mean that my infant is protected against infections?" Which statement should the nurse make in
response to the mother?
The immune system of an infant is immature, and the infant is at risk for infection."
A nurse is assessing the language development of a 9-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone
does the nurse expect to note in an infant of this age?
The infant says "Mama."
The mother of a 9-month-old infant calls the nurse at the pediatrician's office, tells the nurse that her
infant is teething, and asks what can be done to relieve the infant's discomfort. The nurse instructs the
mother to:
Give the infant cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast
A nurse is teaching the mother of an 11-month-old infant how to clean the infant's teeth. The nurse tells
the mother to
Use water and a cotton swab and rub the teeth
A nurse provides information about feeding to the mother of a 6-month-old infant. Which statement by
the mother indicates an understanding of the information?
"Egg white should not be given to my infant because of the risk for an allergy."
A nurse provides instructions to a mother of a newborn infant who weighs 7 lb 2 oz about car safety.
The nurse tells the mother:
To secure the infant in the middle of the back seat in a rear-facing infant safety seat
, A nurse provides instructions to a mother about crib safety for her infant. Which statement by the
mother indicates a need for further instructions?
"The distance between the slats needs to be no more than 4 inches wide to prevent entrapment of my
infant's head or body."
The mother of a 2-year-old tells the nurse that she is very concerned about her child because he has
developed "a will of his own" and "acts as if he can control others." The nurse provides information to
the mother to alleviate her concern, recalling that, according to Erikson, a toddler is confronting which
developmental task?
Autonomy versus doubt and shame
A nurse is planning care for a hospitalized toddler. To best maintain the toddler's sense of control and
security and ease feelings of helplessness and fear, the nurse should:
Keep hospital routines as similar as possible to those at home
A nurse in a daycare setting is planning play activities for 2- and 3-year-old children. Which of the
following toys are most appropriate for these activities?
Blocks and push-pull toys
A mother of twin toddlers tells the nurse that she is concerned because she found her children involved
in sex play and didn't know what to do. The nurse should tell the mother:
That if she notes the behavior again she should casually tell her children to dress and to direct them to
another activity
A nurse is assessing the motor development of a 24-month-old child. Which of the following activities
would the nurse expect the mother to report that the child can perform? Select all that apply.
• Align two or more blocks
• Turn the pages of a book one at a time.
A nurse is assessing language development in a toddler from a bilingual family. The nurse expects that
the child's language development:
Is slower than expected
A mother asks the nurse when her child should have his first dentist visit. The nurse tells the mother:
Soon after the first primary tooth erupts, usually around 1 year of age
The mother of a toddler asks the nurse when she will know that her child is ready to start toilet training.
The nurse tells the mother that which of the following observations is a sign of physical readiness?
The child can remove his or her own clothing.
The mother of a child who weighs 45 lb asks a nurse about car safety seats. The nurse tells the mother
to place the child in a:
Booster seat with one of the car's seat belts placed over the child
