CPN Exam Study Guide Resource - Complete Verified Answer Set

CPN Exam Study Guide Resource - Complete Verified Answer Set What age range does infancy encompass? - answer - Birth to 12 months What is the neonatal period? - answer - Birth to 28 days How is infancy characterized? - answer - Rapid motor, cognitive, and social development. On whom is the infant completely reliant? - answer - Family What is the expected temperature range for an infant? - answer - 97.7-98.6 F What is the recommended route for taking an infant's temperature? - answer - Rectal or Axillary What is the expected Heart Rate for an infant? - answer - 100-180 bpm What is the expected RR of an infant? - answer - 30-57 What is the expected BP range for an infant? - answer - 70-100/30-50 By what age should birth weight be regained after initial loss? - answer - 2 weeks What age should birth weight double? - answer - 6 months What age should birth weight triple? - answer - 12 months What age does birth length increase by 50%? - answer - 12 months How much does length increase per month in the first 6 months? - answer - 1 inch How much does weight increase per month in the first 5 months? - answer - About 1.5 lbs By what age does the posterior fontanel close? - answer - 2 Months Where should upper extremity pules be assessed in infants? - answer - Radial and brachial arteries Where should lower extremity pulses be assessed in infants? - answer - Dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial femoral arteries. When do teeth start to erupt in infants? - answer - 6-10 months How many teeth are present by 1 year? - answer - 6-8 What are indications of teething? - answer - Drooling, biting, irritability What is a key aspect of car seat safety for infants? - answer - Rear facing in the back seat. At what level should the shoulder harness be for an infant in a car seat? - answer - At or below the infant's shoulder What type of car seat should be used for infants? - answer - Federally approved car seat. What should be avoided to decrease dental caries in infants? - answer - milk or juice bottles while asleep What can propping a bottle during feedings cause? - answer - Aspiration, ear infections, dental caries. What is the essential for maternal-infant bonding? - answer - Breastfeeding What activities promote infant security and trust? - answer - cuddling and holding What is Kangaroo care? - answer - skin to skin contact What is the benefit of kangaroo care for infants? - answer - decreased crying How does Kangaroo care benefit premature and full term infants? - answer - increased weight gain How does kangaroo care affect infant breathing? - answer - Improved breathing patterns What benefit does kangaroo care provide to family members? - answer - Increase bonding How does Kangaroo care benefit mothers? - answer - Increased milk supply What is the optimal option for infant nutrition? - answer - Breastfeeding What is the recommended alternative to breast milk? - answer - Iron fortified foods At what age can solid foods be introduced to infants? - answer - 6 months Why should honey be avoided for infants? - answer - botulism How many hours of sleep should infants aged 4-12 months get? - answer - 12-16 months By 12 months, how should an infant's sleep pattern be? - answer - through the night What should be removed from cribs to prevent SIDS? - answer - everything What should be avoided for infant safety? - answer - Screen time, secondhand smoke Why should babies never be shaken? - answer - Risk for brain damage How can choking be prevented when infants start eating solid foods? - answer - cutting food into small pieces How can choking hazards be minimized for infants? - answer - Avoid small toys or objects How should infant skin be protected from the sun? - answer - Shade or protective clothing When can sunscreen be applied to infants? - answer - at least 6 months How can teething pain be treated? - answer - acetaminophen and frozen teething rings What can distract infants during procedures? - answer -