Carman Essentials of Pediatric Nursing
3rd Ed - Ch. 9 Health Supervision 2025
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During the health history of a 2-month-old infant, the nurse identified a risk factor
for developmental delay and is preparing to screen the child's development. Which
risk might the nurse have found?
a. The child had neonatal conjunctivitis
b. The parents are both in college
c. The child was born at 36 weeks
d. The child has small eyes and chin - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Answer: d
Congenital facial malformations are developmental warning signs. Neonatal
conjunctivitis, when properly treated, has no long-term effects on development.
Parents who are college students are not risk factors as would be high school
dropouts. A 36-week birth is not a warning sign, but 33 weeks or less is.
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, The nurse is promoting the benefits of achieving a healthy weight to an overweight
12-year-old child and her parents. Which approach is best?
a. Show the family the appropriate weight for the child
b. Ask what activities she enjoys such as dance or sports
c. Suggest that the child join a little league softball team
d. Point out fattening foods and excesses in their diet - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Answer: b
Asking what activities to promote exercise for the child is best for several reasons.
It provides assessment of the child's activity preferences and whether the child is
health-centered (positive) or weight-centered (negative). It also offers variety. If
one sport doesn't work, others might. Emphasizing appropriate weight or dietary
shortcomings can lead to eating disorders or body hatred. Suggesting only softball
limits the success of the healthy weight promotion.
The nurse is discussing Varicella immunization with a mother of a 13-month old.
The mother is reluctant to vaccinate because she feels it is "not necessary." Which
comment by the nurse will be most persuasive for immunization?
a. "Mild reactions occur in 5% to 10% of children."
b. "Varicella is a highly contagious herpes virus."
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3rd Ed - Ch. 9 Health Supervision 2025
Expert Verified | Ace the Test
During the health history of a 2-month-old infant, the nurse identified a risk factor
for developmental delay and is preparing to screen the child's development. Which
risk might the nurse have found?
a. The child had neonatal conjunctivitis
b. The parents are both in college
c. The child was born at 36 weeks
d. The child has small eyes and chin - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Answer: d
Congenital facial malformations are developmental warning signs. Neonatal
conjunctivitis, when properly treated, has no long-term effects on development.
Parents who are college students are not risk factors as would be high school
dropouts. A 36-week birth is not a warning sign, but 33 weeks or less is.
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, The nurse is promoting the benefits of achieving a healthy weight to an overweight
12-year-old child and her parents. Which approach is best?
a. Show the family the appropriate weight for the child
b. Ask what activities she enjoys such as dance or sports
c. Suggest that the child join a little league softball team
d. Point out fattening foods and excesses in their diet - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Answer: b
Asking what activities to promote exercise for the child is best for several reasons.
It provides assessment of the child's activity preferences and whether the child is
health-centered (positive) or weight-centered (negative). It also offers variety. If
one sport doesn't work, others might. Emphasizing appropriate weight or dietary
shortcomings can lead to eating disorders or body hatred. Suggesting only softball
limits the success of the healthy weight promotion.
The nurse is discussing Varicella immunization with a mother of a 13-month old.
The mother is reluctant to vaccinate because she feels it is "not necessary." Which
comment by the nurse will be most persuasive for immunization?
a. "Mild reactions occur in 5% to 10% of children."
b. "Varicella is a highly contagious herpes virus."
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PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
