NURS 307 PEDIATRICS (Atrial
Septal Defect) WEEK 1 BREAKDOWN
STUDY NOTES FOR YOUR EXAM
SUMMARIZED COMPLETE AND
ACCURATE WEST COAST
UNIVERSITY.
, 1. What is Evidence-based practice (EBP)?
is a problem-solving approach that integrates the best research evidence with a healthcare
professional’s clinical expertise and the client’s values or preferences.
2. How would you advise discussing the use of time-outs?
Time-out is a punishment method of placing the child in a location away from toys and attention
as a consequence of misbehavior. The general rule for the length of time-out is 1 minute per
year of age
3. What would you expect an infant age 5 months to do?
Gains 140–200 g (5–7 oz)/week Doubles birth weight at 5–6 months Grows 1.5 cm (1/2
in.)/month Head circumference increases 1.5 cm (1/2 in.)/month Teeth may begin erupting by 6
months Ingests 100 mL/kg/24 hr (1 1/2 oz/lb/24 hr) Grasps rattles and other objects at will;
drops them to pick up another offered object (H) Mouths objects Holds feet and pulls to mouth
Holds bottle Grasps with whole hand (palmar grasp) Manipulates objects (I) Head held steady
when sitting No head lag when pulled to sitting Turns from abdomen to back by 4 months and
then back to abdomen by 6 months When held standing supports much of own weight (J)
Examines complex visual images Watches the course of a falling object
4. When can infants sit steadily unsupported?
Sits alone steadily without support by 8 months
5. When can infants say “mama” and “dada”?
8–10 months or 9-12 months
6. a 5-year-old is what Erikson stage and be allowed to do what?
The young child initiates new activities and considers new ideas. This interest in exploring the
world creates a child who is involved and busy. Constant criticism, on the other hand, leads to
feelings of guilt and a lack of purpose.
7. A 1 year old has what according to Piaget's?
Sensorimotor stage (end); preoperational stage (beginning) The child shows increasing curiosity
and explorative behavior. Language skills improve. Ensure safe surroundings to allow
opportunities to manipulate objects. Name objects and give simple explanations.
8. What indicates the child's (1 to 2 years old) development
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Septal Defect) WEEK 1 BREAKDOWN
STUDY NOTES FOR YOUR EXAM
SUMMARIZED COMPLETE AND
ACCURATE WEST COAST
UNIVERSITY.
, 1. What is Evidence-based practice (EBP)?
is a problem-solving approach that integrates the best research evidence with a healthcare
professional’s clinical expertise and the client’s values or preferences.
2. How would you advise discussing the use of time-outs?
Time-out is a punishment method of placing the child in a location away from toys and attention
as a consequence of misbehavior. The general rule for the length of time-out is 1 minute per
year of age
3. What would you expect an infant age 5 months to do?
Gains 140–200 g (5–7 oz)/week Doubles birth weight at 5–6 months Grows 1.5 cm (1/2
in.)/month Head circumference increases 1.5 cm (1/2 in.)/month Teeth may begin erupting by 6
months Ingests 100 mL/kg/24 hr (1 1/2 oz/lb/24 hr) Grasps rattles and other objects at will;
drops them to pick up another offered object (H) Mouths objects Holds feet and pulls to mouth
Holds bottle Grasps with whole hand (palmar grasp) Manipulates objects (I) Head held steady
when sitting No head lag when pulled to sitting Turns from abdomen to back by 4 months and
then back to abdomen by 6 months When held standing supports much of own weight (J)
Examines complex visual images Watches the course of a falling object
4. When can infants sit steadily unsupported?
Sits alone steadily without support by 8 months
5. When can infants say “mama” and “dada”?
8–10 months or 9-12 months
6. a 5-year-old is what Erikson stage and be allowed to do what?
The young child initiates new activities and considers new ideas. This interest in exploring the
world creates a child who is involved and busy. Constant criticism, on the other hand, leads to
feelings of guilt and a lack of purpose.
7. A 1 year old has what according to Piaget's?
Sensorimotor stage (end); preoperational stage (beginning) The child shows increasing curiosity
and explorative behavior. Language skills improve. Ensure safe surroundings to allow
opportunities to manipulate objects. Name objects and give simple explanations.
8. What indicates the child's (1 to 2 years old) development
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