NUR 507 - Test 3 Questions And Correct Answers | Latest
Update | Graded A+
1. What is the recommended action for a breastfeeding infant who is sleeping 5
or 6 hours at night?
Waking the infant up at least every 3 hours to nurse
Supplementing the last feeding of the day with formula
Consultation with a lactation specialist to assess intake
Pumping her breast during the night to maintain milk supply
2. Describe how physical activity can benefit children with asthma according to
the nurse practitioner's recommendations.
Physical activity has no effect on asthma symptoms.
Physical activity can improve overall pulmonary function and
enhance aerobic and anaerobic fitness.
Physical activity is not recommended for children with asthma.
Physical activity only helps in weight management.
3. What type of equipment does the nurse practitioner recommend for a
prepubertal female starting a strength training program?
Fixed weight machines or resistance bands
Free weights
Bodyweight exercises
High-intensity interval training
,4. Describe how exclusive breastfeeding for at least 4 months can impact an
infant's health.
It introduces solid foods earlier for better nutrition.
Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 4 months helps the infant to
resist infections.
It ensures the infant receives adequate calcium for bone
development.
It reduces the need for pediatric check-ups.
5. Why is it important for a 1-week-old breastfeeding infant to be woken up
every 3 hours for feeding?
To encourage the infant to sleep longer at night
To ensure the infant receives adequate nutrition and maintains
healthy weight gain
To allow the mother to rest during the night
To prevent the infant from developing a sleep schedule
6. Discuss why Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) might be a concern for a
young male athlete experiencing chest lumps.
DHEA is a safe supplement with no known side effects.
DHEA enhances muscle recovery without any risks.
DHEA can lead to hormonal imbalances that may cause
gynecomastia, resulting in lumps on the chest.
DHEA is primarily used for weight loss in adolescents.
,7. What types of activities should a nurse practitioner recommend to an
overweight school-age child to improve fitness?
Yoga or Pilates
Weightlifting or sprinting
Running or jumping rope
Swimming or cycling
8. When educating a new mom on the supplements she needs to give to her
newborn, the mom asks 'why does my child need to be on 400 IU of Vit D,
Isn't that a lot?' What is the nurse's best response?
" Vit. D needs to be given now because it can not be given until the
child begins to eat solid foods"
" It is recommended that infants receive 400 IU of Vit D in the first
few days of life to prevent rickets and Vit D deficiency"
" The large amount is because your baby cannot be out in the sun for
long periods of time at such a young age."
" Vitamin D is good for cognitive development of the infant, so it is
important that he receives it so early in life"
9. Describe the guidelines for storing pumped breast milk as advised by the
nurse practitioner.
Pumped breast milk should be consumed within 24 hours of pumping.
Pumped breast milk can be stored frozen for up to 3 months and
must be discarded after 3 days in the refrigerator.
Pumped breast milk can be stored indefinitely in the freezer.
Pumped breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
, 10. If the nurse practitioner identifies that the swimmer has been using DHEA,
what would be the most appropriate next step in managing his health?
Suggest increasing the dosage for better results.
Refer him to a sports psychologist for motivation.
Discuss the potential risks and recommend discontinuation of
DHEA.
Encourage continued use to enhance performance.
11. If a parent expresses concern about SIDS and mentions they plan to share a
bed with their infant, what recommendation should the nurse practitioner
provide based on current guidelines?
Suggest that bedsharing is safe if the parent is a non-smoker.
Reassure the parent that bedsharing is common and poses no risk.
Encourage bedsharing as a bonding experience.
Advise against bedsharing with infants to reduce the risk of SIDS.
12. A parent wants to reuse a bicycle helmet that has visible scratches but no
cracks. What advice should the nurse practitioner provide?
The helmet can be used as long as it fits the child.
The helmet is safe to use if it has no cracks.
The helmet can be reused if it was used by a sibling.
The helmet should not be used due to the visible scratches.
13. Why is it important for children with Down syndrome to have a cervical spine
evaluation before engaging in sports?
To evaluate their nutritional needs during sports.
Update | Graded A+
1. What is the recommended action for a breastfeeding infant who is sleeping 5
or 6 hours at night?
Waking the infant up at least every 3 hours to nurse
Supplementing the last feeding of the day with formula
Consultation with a lactation specialist to assess intake
Pumping her breast during the night to maintain milk supply
2. Describe how physical activity can benefit children with asthma according to
the nurse practitioner's recommendations.
Physical activity has no effect on asthma symptoms.
Physical activity can improve overall pulmonary function and
enhance aerobic and anaerobic fitness.
Physical activity is not recommended for children with asthma.
Physical activity only helps in weight management.
3. What type of equipment does the nurse practitioner recommend for a
prepubertal female starting a strength training program?
Fixed weight machines or resistance bands
Free weights
Bodyweight exercises
High-intensity interval training
,4. Describe how exclusive breastfeeding for at least 4 months can impact an
infant's health.
It introduces solid foods earlier for better nutrition.
Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 4 months helps the infant to
resist infections.
It ensures the infant receives adequate calcium for bone
development.
It reduces the need for pediatric check-ups.
5. Why is it important for a 1-week-old breastfeeding infant to be woken up
every 3 hours for feeding?
To encourage the infant to sleep longer at night
To ensure the infant receives adequate nutrition and maintains
healthy weight gain
To allow the mother to rest during the night
To prevent the infant from developing a sleep schedule
6. Discuss why Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) might be a concern for a
young male athlete experiencing chest lumps.
DHEA is a safe supplement with no known side effects.
DHEA enhances muscle recovery without any risks.
DHEA can lead to hormonal imbalances that may cause
gynecomastia, resulting in lumps on the chest.
DHEA is primarily used for weight loss in adolescents.
,7. What types of activities should a nurse practitioner recommend to an
overweight school-age child to improve fitness?
Yoga or Pilates
Weightlifting or sprinting
Running or jumping rope
Swimming or cycling
8. When educating a new mom on the supplements she needs to give to her
newborn, the mom asks 'why does my child need to be on 400 IU of Vit D,
Isn't that a lot?' What is the nurse's best response?
" Vit. D needs to be given now because it can not be given until the
child begins to eat solid foods"
" It is recommended that infants receive 400 IU of Vit D in the first
few days of life to prevent rickets and Vit D deficiency"
" The large amount is because your baby cannot be out in the sun for
long periods of time at such a young age."
" Vitamin D is good for cognitive development of the infant, so it is
important that he receives it so early in life"
9. Describe the guidelines for storing pumped breast milk as advised by the
nurse practitioner.
Pumped breast milk should be consumed within 24 hours of pumping.
Pumped breast milk can be stored frozen for up to 3 months and
must be discarded after 3 days in the refrigerator.
Pumped breast milk can be stored indefinitely in the freezer.
Pumped breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
, 10. If the nurse practitioner identifies that the swimmer has been using DHEA,
what would be the most appropriate next step in managing his health?
Suggest increasing the dosage for better results.
Refer him to a sports psychologist for motivation.
Discuss the potential risks and recommend discontinuation of
DHEA.
Encourage continued use to enhance performance.
11. If a parent expresses concern about SIDS and mentions they plan to share a
bed with their infant, what recommendation should the nurse practitioner
provide based on current guidelines?
Suggest that bedsharing is safe if the parent is a non-smoker.
Reassure the parent that bedsharing is common and poses no risk.
Encourage bedsharing as a bonding experience.
Advise against bedsharing with infants to reduce the risk of SIDS.
12. A parent wants to reuse a bicycle helmet that has visible scratches but no
cracks. What advice should the nurse practitioner provide?
The helmet can be used as long as it fits the child.
The helmet is safe to use if it has no cracks.
The helmet can be reused if it was used by a sibling.
The helmet should not be used due to the visible scratches.
13. Why is it important for children with Down syndrome to have a cervical spine
evaluation before engaging in sports?
To evaluate their nutritional needs during sports.
