NUR 235 Pediatrics Exam 1 Review 2026 | Verified Q&A |
Graded A+
1. At what age does a child's weight typically triple from birth?
12 months
24 months
18 months
6 months
2. Describe the importance of vaccinations during the 15-18 month age period
in child development.
Vaccinations are only necessary before school age.
Vaccinations are optional and do not impact child development.
Vaccinations during this period help protect children from serious
diseases and support their overall health and development.
Vaccinations only prevent minor illnesses.
3. This picture is illustrating a reflex which is present from birth and becomes
integrated by 6 months of age. What is this reflex called?
, Plantar grasp
Moro
Galant
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)
4. Describe the importance of vaccinations at 6 months of age in preventing
diseases in infants.
Vaccinations at 6 months help protect infants from serious diseases
and support their immune system development.
Vaccinations are only necessary if the infant shows symptoms of
illness.
Vaccinations primarily help in developing social skills in infants.
Vaccinations at this age are optional and depend on parental choice.
5. At what age do separation anxiety and stranger anxiety typically manifest in
children?
1 to 3 months
3 to 5 years
6 months to 2 years
2 to 4 years
6. Separation anxiety _.
usually develops at age three when a child is separated from its
mother
is more likely to come from children with authoritative parents
, usually develops between seven and nine months and occurs when
a child is separated from its primary caregiver
is only acute when a part of stranger anxiety
7. At what age do infants typically begin to demonstrate object permanence?
After 18 months
Around 8 to 12 months
At birth
Around 4 to 6 months
8. Recommend routine screening for anemia at of age.
3 months
2 years
1 year
6 months
1 month
9. Describe the tonic neck reflex and its significance in infant development.
The tonic neck reflex is primarily related to emotional responses in
infants.
The tonic neck reflex indicates a lack of muscle tone in infants.
The tonic neck reflex is a sign of advanced cognitive development.
The tonic neck reflex is significant as it helps in the development of
hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
, 10. Describe how distraction techniques can help manage pain in preschoolers.
Distraction techniques require the child to confront their pain directly.
Distraction techniques are only effective when used with adults.
Distraction techniques involve administering medication to alleviate
pain.
Distraction techniques can redirect a child's focus away from the
pain, making them less aware of their discomfort.
11. If a newborn needs to undergo a painful procedure, which pain-management
strategy is MOST LIKELY to be effective during the procedure?
skin-to-skin
breastfeeding
snug swaddling
oral sucrose
12. The nurse is preparing to provide a preschool-age child with an injection.
Which technique should the nurse use when applying EMLA cream to the
injection site?
Wipe it off at least 15 minutes before the procedure
Do not cover it after application to prevent it from discoloring
Apply it at least 1 hour before the procedure
Apply it immediately prior to the painful procedure
13. List the vaccinations recommended by the CDC for infants at 6 months of
age.
Tdap and Meningococcal.
Graded A+
1. At what age does a child's weight typically triple from birth?
12 months
24 months
18 months
6 months
2. Describe the importance of vaccinations during the 15-18 month age period
in child development.
Vaccinations are only necessary before school age.
Vaccinations are optional and do not impact child development.
Vaccinations during this period help protect children from serious
diseases and support their overall health and development.
Vaccinations only prevent minor illnesses.
3. This picture is illustrating a reflex which is present from birth and becomes
integrated by 6 months of age. What is this reflex called?
, Plantar grasp
Moro
Galant
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)
4. Describe the importance of vaccinations at 6 months of age in preventing
diseases in infants.
Vaccinations at 6 months help protect infants from serious diseases
and support their immune system development.
Vaccinations are only necessary if the infant shows symptoms of
illness.
Vaccinations primarily help in developing social skills in infants.
Vaccinations at this age are optional and depend on parental choice.
5. At what age do separation anxiety and stranger anxiety typically manifest in
children?
1 to 3 months
3 to 5 years
6 months to 2 years
2 to 4 years
6. Separation anxiety _.
usually develops at age three when a child is separated from its
mother
is more likely to come from children with authoritative parents
, usually develops between seven and nine months and occurs when
a child is separated from its primary caregiver
is only acute when a part of stranger anxiety
7. At what age do infants typically begin to demonstrate object permanence?
After 18 months
Around 8 to 12 months
At birth
Around 4 to 6 months
8. Recommend routine screening for anemia at of age.
3 months
2 years
1 year
6 months
1 month
9. Describe the tonic neck reflex and its significance in infant development.
The tonic neck reflex is primarily related to emotional responses in
infants.
The tonic neck reflex indicates a lack of muscle tone in infants.
The tonic neck reflex is a sign of advanced cognitive development.
The tonic neck reflex is significant as it helps in the development of
hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
, 10. Describe how distraction techniques can help manage pain in preschoolers.
Distraction techniques require the child to confront their pain directly.
Distraction techniques are only effective when used with adults.
Distraction techniques involve administering medication to alleviate
pain.
Distraction techniques can redirect a child's focus away from the
pain, making them less aware of their discomfort.
11. If a newborn needs to undergo a painful procedure, which pain-management
strategy is MOST LIKELY to be effective during the procedure?
skin-to-skin
breastfeeding
snug swaddling
oral sucrose
12. The nurse is preparing to provide a preschool-age child with an injection.
Which technique should the nurse use when applying EMLA cream to the
injection site?
Wipe it off at least 15 minutes before the procedure
Do not cover it after application to prevent it from discoloring
Apply it at least 1 hour before the procedure
Apply it immediately prior to the painful procedure
13. List the vaccinations recommended by the CDC for infants at 6 months of
age.
Tdap and Meningococcal.
