Pediatric Nursing 2026 |
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,Infancy -stage of development
-includes neonatal (birth-1 month) and infancy (1 month and 1 year)
early childhood -stage of development
-includes toddler (1-3 years) and preschooler (3-6 years)
middle childhood -stage of development
-school age years (6-12)
late childhood -stage of development
-adolescent years (13-20)
oral -Freud's theory of development during the infant stage.
-during this period of time, offer the child a pacifier, oral stimulants, feedings
-pleasure is focused on oral activities, feeding and sucking
Trust vs. mistrust -Erikson's theory of development during the infant stage
-during this period of time, offer the child comfort, consistent care, manage pain,
and meet physical needs.
-development of a sense of trust is crucial in the first year
-when infant's needs are met, the sense of trust is developed
sensorimotor -Piaget's theory of development during both the infant stage.
-during this period of time, offer the child crib mobiles, bright toys, interesting stimuli
and safe objects, peek a boo.
-infants learn about themselves and the world through their developing sensory and
motor capacities
-they learn object permanence which usually develops between 4-7 months
-by 12 months, the infant learns that they are separate from their caregiver and can
recognize self in mirror
-infants may imitate gestures, such as putting phone to ear or turning a cup to drink
substages within Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development, there are four ____ including
reflexes, primary circular reaction, secondary circular reaction, and coordination of
secondary schemes
7.5, 10 -the average newborn weighs ____ pounds at birth and loses up to ___ % of their
body weight within the first week
4 newborns typically double their weight by age ____
20 ___ in. is the average length of the newborn and increases by 50% by 12 months of
age
14 ____ in (35 cm.) is the average head circumference size at birth.
babinski which newborn reflex remains for the first year of life, unlike the other reflexes which
disappear within the first few months?
, birth rooting, sucking, palmar grasp, stepping, plantar grasp, and babinski reflexes are all
present at ____.
6/8 weeks-6 months how long is the infant's tonic neck reflex normally present?
3 months-2 years how long is the infant's landau reflex normally present?
hearing which sense is fully developed at birth?
nearsighted -newborn's sight is typically ____ at birth.
-full color vision typically develops by 7 months of age
taste and smell -these senses develop rapidly after birth
-newborns can differentiate the smell of their mother's breastmilk from others
3-5 -the guideline for introducing foods to infants is every ____ days.
-allergies can develop and it can be hard to detect which is causing the allergy if
several foods are introduced at the same time.
6 months -the infant should rely on solely breastmilk until at least ____ of age, then the
caretaker can start to introduce solid foods.
-by this age, the infant should be able to sit up supported in a high chair and fed
with a spoon, unless the tongue extrusion reflex is still present. This reflex typically
disappears by 4-6 months' age.
juice -____ should be avoided for infants because it can increase the risk of dental caries
-recommend <4 oz. diluted /day
iron fortified cereal _____ mixed with breastmilk is typically suggested as one of the best choices when
first introducing solid foods
8 by ___ months of age, a cup and different types of smashed food without large
chucks should be introduced to the infant, such as cheerios, green beans, and
peas.
1 year -when should you start to wean off of breast milk or formula and begin giving the
infant cow's milk?
whole milk -best recommendation when weaning off of breast milk after the first year is to
switch to ______ until the age of 2 because it has more nutrients
-infants should be limited to 24 oz. per day
I should use whole milk until by baby is two years old The mother of a 12 month old is planning to wean her baby from breastfeeding.
Which of the following indicates understanding of the teaching?
20 newborns sleep approx. ___ hours per day
Comprehensive Study
Guide, Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
NCLEX Review | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,Infancy -stage of development
-includes neonatal (birth-1 month) and infancy (1 month and 1 year)
early childhood -stage of development
-includes toddler (1-3 years) and preschooler (3-6 years)
middle childhood -stage of development
-school age years (6-12)
late childhood -stage of development
-adolescent years (13-20)
oral -Freud's theory of development during the infant stage.
-during this period of time, offer the child a pacifier, oral stimulants, feedings
-pleasure is focused on oral activities, feeding and sucking
Trust vs. mistrust -Erikson's theory of development during the infant stage
-during this period of time, offer the child comfort, consistent care, manage pain,
and meet physical needs.
-development of a sense of trust is crucial in the first year
-when infant's needs are met, the sense of trust is developed
sensorimotor -Piaget's theory of development during both the infant stage.
-during this period of time, offer the child crib mobiles, bright toys, interesting stimuli
and safe objects, peek a boo.
-infants learn about themselves and the world through their developing sensory and
motor capacities
-they learn object permanence which usually develops between 4-7 months
-by 12 months, the infant learns that they are separate from their caregiver and can
recognize self in mirror
-infants may imitate gestures, such as putting phone to ear or turning a cup to drink
substages within Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development, there are four ____ including
reflexes, primary circular reaction, secondary circular reaction, and coordination of
secondary schemes
7.5, 10 -the average newborn weighs ____ pounds at birth and loses up to ___ % of their
body weight within the first week
4 newborns typically double their weight by age ____
20 ___ in. is the average length of the newborn and increases by 50% by 12 months of
age
14 ____ in (35 cm.) is the average head circumference size at birth.
babinski which newborn reflex remains for the first year of life, unlike the other reflexes which
disappear within the first few months?
, birth rooting, sucking, palmar grasp, stepping, plantar grasp, and babinski reflexes are all
present at ____.
6/8 weeks-6 months how long is the infant's tonic neck reflex normally present?
3 months-2 years how long is the infant's landau reflex normally present?
hearing which sense is fully developed at birth?
nearsighted -newborn's sight is typically ____ at birth.
-full color vision typically develops by 7 months of age
taste and smell -these senses develop rapidly after birth
-newborns can differentiate the smell of their mother's breastmilk from others
3-5 -the guideline for introducing foods to infants is every ____ days.
-allergies can develop and it can be hard to detect which is causing the allergy if
several foods are introduced at the same time.
6 months -the infant should rely on solely breastmilk until at least ____ of age, then the
caretaker can start to introduce solid foods.
-by this age, the infant should be able to sit up supported in a high chair and fed
with a spoon, unless the tongue extrusion reflex is still present. This reflex typically
disappears by 4-6 months' age.
juice -____ should be avoided for infants because it can increase the risk of dental caries
-recommend <4 oz. diluted /day
iron fortified cereal _____ mixed with breastmilk is typically suggested as one of the best choices when
first introducing solid foods
8 by ___ months of age, a cup and different types of smashed food without large
chucks should be introduced to the infant, such as cheerios, green beans, and
peas.
1 year -when should you start to wean off of breast milk or formula and begin giving the
infant cow's milk?
whole milk -best recommendation when weaning off of breast milk after the first year is to
switch to ______ until the age of 2 because it has more nutrients
-infants should be limited to 24 oz. per day
I should use whole milk until by baby is two years old The mother of a 12 month old is planning to wean her baby from breastfeeding.
Which of the following indicates understanding of the teaching?
20 newborns sleep approx. ___ hours per day
