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NUR 3503 CHILD EXAM NEWEST VERSION -2025/2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
What do children need for growth development?
Nutritious diet
Physical activity
Sleep
Social interaction
Safe environment
Intellectual stimulation
Healthcare Access
Emotional Support
How can growth and development be monitored?
Standardised assessment tools
Milestones
Regular interaction with health care nurse etc
Emotional development
health and weight percentiles
personal health book (purple)
Parental observations
Main differences between children and adults?
, 2
Size difference
Maturity levels
Mental development
Pathophysiology (Immature organ systems, Immune systems, High metabolic rate,
Higher reserve capacity for organ dysfunction)
Response to meds
Healing and Recovery
Growth a development
Communication and Language
Dependency
Social emotional development
How effectively can you communicate with children? What are some factors to
consider?
Age appropriate communication
Tone and non0verbal communication
Active listening
Use of play
Use of safe environments
Use of visual aids
Respect and empowerment ( Encourage participation fostering empowerment
and autonomy)
Build trust
Legal obligation
Be non-judgemental
, 3
Why is immunisation important?
It helps prevent spread of infectious diseased
Protects vulnerable populations
Reduces healthcare costs
contributes to population over health and wellbeing
What are some myths surrounding vaccination?
Vaccines cause Autism
Natural immunity is superior to Vaccines
Vaccines contain harmful toxins
Causes serious side affects
What is the first 1000 days of a child's life?
The first 1000 days of a child's life, starting from conception through the first two
years, are critically important for their long-term health and development and
determine outcomes for their future.
Why does a baby drop weight in the first 2 weeks?
Fluid Loss
Meconium Passage:
Adjustment to Feeding: In the early days, babies are adjusting to breastfeeding or
bottle-feeding, and their intake may be relatively small. This can contribute to
temporary weight loss until feeding becomes more established.
Metabolism and Energy Expenditure: Newborns have high metabolic rates and
expend energy rapidly. The energy they receive from feeding might not be
sufficient to prevent initial weight loss.
What interventions can a child nurse use if a child is outside of the percentile
growth charts?
, 4
Nutritional assessment & Counselling
Feeding support
Growth monitoring
Development evaluation (occupational therapists, speech therapists, or
psychologists, to address any developmental or behavioural issues)
Referral to paeds
Parent support
Parent education
Collaboration with other professionals (Therapist, Dietician, OT, paediatric
gastroenterologist)
Community resources and support
What is a Fenton chart?
The Fenton chart is a growth chart designed for preterm infants, allowing
healthcare providers to monitor their growth and development based on
corrected gestational age and compare it to expected patterns for appropriate
interventions.
What age is considered prem?
< 38 weeks
Some example of development tools are:
Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ): A series of age-specific questionnaires
completed by parents or caregivers to assess a child's development in various
domains, including communication, gross and fine motor skills, problem-solving,
and social-emotional development.
NUR 3503 CHILD EXAM NEWEST VERSION -2025/2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
What do children need for growth development?
Nutritious diet
Physical activity
Sleep
Social interaction
Safe environment
Intellectual stimulation
Healthcare Access
Emotional Support
How can growth and development be monitored?
Standardised assessment tools
Milestones
Regular interaction with health care nurse etc
Emotional development
health and weight percentiles
personal health book (purple)
Parental observations
Main differences between children and adults?
, 2
Size difference
Maturity levels
Mental development
Pathophysiology (Immature organ systems, Immune systems, High metabolic rate,
Higher reserve capacity for organ dysfunction)
Response to meds
Healing and Recovery
Growth a development
Communication and Language
Dependency
Social emotional development
How effectively can you communicate with children? What are some factors to
consider?
Age appropriate communication
Tone and non0verbal communication
Active listening
Use of play
Use of safe environments
Use of visual aids
Respect and empowerment ( Encourage participation fostering empowerment
and autonomy)
Build trust
Legal obligation
Be non-judgemental
, 3
Why is immunisation important?
It helps prevent spread of infectious diseased
Protects vulnerable populations
Reduces healthcare costs
contributes to population over health and wellbeing
What are some myths surrounding vaccination?
Vaccines cause Autism
Natural immunity is superior to Vaccines
Vaccines contain harmful toxins
Causes serious side affects
What is the first 1000 days of a child's life?
The first 1000 days of a child's life, starting from conception through the first two
years, are critically important for their long-term health and development and
determine outcomes for their future.
Why does a baby drop weight in the first 2 weeks?
Fluid Loss
Meconium Passage:
Adjustment to Feeding: In the early days, babies are adjusting to breastfeeding or
bottle-feeding, and their intake may be relatively small. This can contribute to
temporary weight loss until feeding becomes more established.
Metabolism and Energy Expenditure: Newborns have high metabolic rates and
expend energy rapidly. The energy they receive from feeding might not be
sufficient to prevent initial weight loss.
What interventions can a child nurse use if a child is outside of the percentile
growth charts?
, 4
Nutritional assessment & Counselling
Feeding support
Growth monitoring
Development evaluation (occupational therapists, speech therapists, or
psychologists, to address any developmental or behavioural issues)
Referral to paeds
Parent support
Parent education
Collaboration with other professionals (Therapist, Dietician, OT, paediatric
gastroenterologist)
Community resources and support
What is a Fenton chart?
The Fenton chart is a growth chart designed for preterm infants, allowing
healthcare providers to monitor their growth and development based on
corrected gestational age and compare it to expected patterns for appropriate
interventions.
What age is considered prem?
< 38 weeks
Some example of development tools are:
Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ): A series of age-specific questionnaires
completed by parents or caregivers to assess a child's development in various
domains, including communication, gross and fine motor skills, problem-solving,
and social-emotional development.
