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PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Questions
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A newborn infant will typically lose _______ to 10 % of his or her birth
weight by day 3 or 4.
Ans: 7-10%
A newborn loses the weight after birth but SHOULD regain the
weight by 7-10 days old
What is the most important nursing intervention to promote a positive
hospital experience for a 1-month-old infant?
a)Encouraging parents to bring in familiar toys from home
b)Maintenance of a rigid schedule
c)Provision of sensorimotor stimulation
d)Provision of consistent caregivers
Ans: d)Provision of consistent caregivers
Due to trust vs mistrust - infants are wary of strangers.
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What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old
child diagnosed with mild constipation?
a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
d)Rice and black beans
Ans: c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned
a specific role as mommy, daddy, or child. At what age does this type
of play typically begin?
a)Between 1 and 2 years old
b)Between 10 and 13 years old
c)Between 3 and 5 years old
d)Between 7 and 10 years old
Ans: c)Between 3 and 5 years old
Name some indicators that a child is ready to transition to solid foods
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Ans: Sit up with support, Head erect, Have some teeth,
Extrusion reflex is gone, Can chew and swallow
What should you give a 6mo baby before introducing/giving solid food?
Ans: Milk or formula
How many meals a day should an 8mo baby have? (in addition to
bottle)
For a 10-12mo?
Ans: 2 small meals a day
3-4 small meals a day
How many wet and dirty (BM) diapers should a 1mo have in 24h
period?
Ans: At least 6 wet, 2 dirty
How many Cal/kg does a 0-6mo need?
Ans: 108cal/kg
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What is the main cause of a child acquiring iron-deficiency anemia?
Ans: When child drinks milk instead of eating solid foods.
What age of child do you feed lots of finger foods?
Ans: Toddler
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from
his or her mother?
a)4
b)8
c)12
d)24
Ans: c)12
A mother who is breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant asks a nurse
what else she should be offering the infant for nutrition at this point in
time. A nurse teaches the mother that she should supplement the
infant's diet with which of the following?
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PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
A newborn infant will typically lose _______ to 10 % of his or her birth
weight by day 3 or 4.
Ans: 7-10%
A newborn loses the weight after birth but SHOULD regain the
weight by 7-10 days old
What is the most important nursing intervention to promote a positive
hospital experience for a 1-month-old infant?
a)Encouraging parents to bring in familiar toys from home
b)Maintenance of a rigid schedule
c)Provision of sensorimotor stimulation
d)Provision of consistent caregivers
Ans: d)Provision of consistent caregivers
Due to trust vs mistrust - infants are wary of strangers.
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What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old
child diagnosed with mild constipation?
a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
d)Rice and black beans
Ans: c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned
a specific role as mommy, daddy, or child. At what age does this type
of play typically begin?
a)Between 1 and 2 years old
b)Between 10 and 13 years old
c)Between 3 and 5 years old
d)Between 7 and 10 years old
Ans: c)Between 3 and 5 years old
Name some indicators that a child is ready to transition to solid foods
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Ans: Sit up with support, Head erect, Have some teeth,
Extrusion reflex is gone, Can chew and swallow
What should you give a 6mo baby before introducing/giving solid food?
Ans: Milk or formula
How many meals a day should an 8mo baby have? (in addition to
bottle)
For a 10-12mo?
Ans: 2 small meals a day
3-4 small meals a day
How many wet and dirty (BM) diapers should a 1mo have in 24h
period?
Ans: At least 6 wet, 2 dirty
How many Cal/kg does a 0-6mo need?
Ans: 108cal/kg
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What is the main cause of a child acquiring iron-deficiency anemia?
Ans: When child drinks milk instead of eating solid foods.
What age of child do you feed lots of finger foods?
Ans: Toddler
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from
his or her mother?
a)4
b)8
c)12
d)24
Ans: c)12
A mother who is breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant asks a nurse
what else she should be offering the infant for nutrition at this point in
time. A nurse teaches the mother that she should supplement the
infant's diet with which of the following?
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