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PEDS EXAM 2 - review sheet
Community Health Nursing (Adelphi University)
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PEDS EXAM #2
1. A new mother shows the nurse that her baby grasps her finger when she touches the baby's
palm. How might the nurse respond to this information?
A) “This is a primitive reflex known as the plantar grasp.”
B) “This is a primitive reflex known as the palmar grasp.”
C) “This is a protective reflex known as rooting.”
D) “This is a protective reflex known as the Moro reflex.”
3. The nurse is teaching a new mother about the development of sensory skills in her newborn.
What would alert the mother to a sensory deficit in her child?
A) The newborn's eyes wander and occasionally are crossed.
B) The newborn does not respond to a loud noise.
C) The newborn's eyes focus on near objects.
D) The newborn becomes more alert with stroking when drowsy.
4. The nurse is promoting a healthy diet to guide a mother when feeding her 2-week-old
girl. Which is the most effective anticipatory guidance?
A) Substituting cow's milk if breast milk is not available
B) Advocating iron supplements with bottle-feeding
C) Advising fluid intake per feeding of 5 or 6 ounces
D) Discouraging the addition of fruit juice to the diet
7. The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a 9-month-old girl during a well-
baby visit. Which topic would be most appropriate?
A) Advising how to create a toddler-safe home
B) Warning about small objects left on the floor
C) Cautioning about putting the baby in a walker
D) Telling about safety procedures during baths
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8. The nurse in a community clinic is caring for a 6-month-old boy and his mother. Which
intervention is the priority to promote adequate growth?
A) Monitoring the child's weight and height
B) Encouraging a more frequent feeding schedule
C) Assessing the child's current feeding pattern
D) Recommending higher-calorie solid foods
9. The nurse is assessing a 12-month-old boy with an English-speaking father and a Spanish-
speaking mother. The boy does not say mama or dada yet. What is the priority intervention?
A) Performing a developmental evaluation of the child
B) Encouraging the parents to speak English to the child
C) Asking the mother if the child uses Spanish words
D) Referring the child to a developmental specialist
14. The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a 3-year-old girl. What finding would be a
concern for the nurse?
A) The toddler gained 4 pounds in weight since last year.
B) The toddler gained 3 inches in height since last year.
C) The toddler's anterior fontanel is not fully closed.
D) The circumference of the child's head increased 1 inch since last year.
15. The nurse is describing the maturation of various organ systems during toddlerhood to the
parents. What would the nurse correctly include in this description?
A) Myelinization of the brain and spinal cord is complete at about 24 months.
B) Alveoli reach adult numbers by 3 years of age.
C) Urine output in a toddler typically averages approximately 30 mL/hour.
D) Toddlers typically have strong abdominal muscles by the age of 2.
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PEDS EXAM 2 - review sheet
Community Health Nursing (Adelphi University)
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Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
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PEDS EXAM #2
1. A new mother shows the nurse that her baby grasps her finger when she touches the baby's
palm. How might the nurse respond to this information?
A) “This is a primitive reflex known as the plantar grasp.”
B) “This is a primitive reflex known as the palmar grasp.”
C) “This is a protective reflex known as rooting.”
D) “This is a protective reflex known as the Moro reflex.”
3. The nurse is teaching a new mother about the development of sensory skills in her newborn.
What would alert the mother to a sensory deficit in her child?
A) The newborn's eyes wander and occasionally are crossed.
B) The newborn does not respond to a loud noise.
C) The newborn's eyes focus on near objects.
D) The newborn becomes more alert with stroking when drowsy.
4. The nurse is promoting a healthy diet to guide a mother when feeding her 2-week-old
girl. Which is the most effective anticipatory guidance?
A) Substituting cow's milk if breast milk is not available
B) Advocating iron supplements with bottle-feeding
C) Advising fluid intake per feeding of 5 or 6 ounces
D) Discouraging the addition of fruit juice to the diet
7. The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a 9-month-old girl during a well-
baby visit. Which topic would be most appropriate?
A) Advising how to create a toddler-safe home
B) Warning about small objects left on the floor
C) Cautioning about putting the baby in a walker
D) Telling about safety procedures during baths
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8. The nurse in a community clinic is caring for a 6-month-old boy and his mother. Which
intervention is the priority to promote adequate growth?
A) Monitoring the child's weight and height
B) Encouraging a more frequent feeding schedule
C) Assessing the child's current feeding pattern
D) Recommending higher-calorie solid foods
9. The nurse is assessing a 12-month-old boy with an English-speaking father and a Spanish-
speaking mother. The boy does not say mama or dada yet. What is the priority intervention?
A) Performing a developmental evaluation of the child
B) Encouraging the parents to speak English to the child
C) Asking the mother if the child uses Spanish words
D) Referring the child to a developmental specialist
14. The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a 3-year-old girl. What finding would be a
concern for the nurse?
A) The toddler gained 4 pounds in weight since last year.
B) The toddler gained 3 inches in height since last year.
C) The toddler's anterior fontanel is not fully closed.
D) The circumference of the child's head increased 1 inch since last year.
15. The nurse is describing the maturation of various organ systems during toddlerhood to the
parents. What would the nurse correctly include in this description?
A) Myelinization of the brain and spinal cord is complete at about 24 months.
B) Alveoli reach adult numbers by 3 years of age.
C) Urine output in a toddler typically averages approximately 30 mL/hour.
D) Toddlers typically have strong abdominal muscles by the age of 2.
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