,
, NUR 6210 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE | 2026
UPDATED | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
- WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY.
👶 SECTION 1: PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT
FUNDAMENTALS (Questions 1–10)
Question 1
The average newborn weight is approximately _____, and birth
weight typically doubles by _____ and triples by _____.
A) 5-6 lbs; 4 months; 9 months
B) 6-7 lbs; 5 months; 10 months
C) 7-7.5 lbs; 6 months; 12 months (1 year)
D) 8-9 lbs; 8 months; 18 months
E) 9-10 lbs; 10 months; 24 months
Correct Answer: C) 7-7.5 lbs; 6 months; 12 months (1 year)
Rationale: The average newborn weight is approximately 7-7.5 lbs (3.2-3.4
kg). Birth weight typically doubles by 6 months of age and triples by 12
months (1 year) of age. Length increases by 50% by the end of the first
year. These growth parameters are important benchmarks in pediatric health
assessment .
Question 2
The anterior fontanel typically closes between:
A) 1-2 months
, NUR 6210 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE | 2026
UPDATED | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
- WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY.
👶 SECTION 1: PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT
FUNDAMENTALS (Questions 1–10)
Question 1
The average newborn weight is approximately _____, and birth
weight typically doubles by _____ and triples by _____.
A) 5-6 lbs; 4 months; 9 months
B) 6-7 lbs; 5 months; 10 months
C) 7-7.5 lbs; 6 months; 12 months (1 year)
D) 8-9 lbs; 8 months; 18 months
E) 9-10 lbs; 10 months; 24 months
Correct Answer: C) 7-7.5 lbs; 6 months; 12 months (1 year)
Rationale: The average newborn weight is approximately 7-7.5 lbs (3.2-3.4
kg). Birth weight typically doubles by 6 months of age and triples by 12
months (1 year) of age. Length increases by 50% by the end of the first
year. These growth parameters are important benchmarks in pediatric health
assessment .
Question 2
The anterior fontanel typically closes between:
A) 1-2 months
