Pediatrics Exam One Practice Questions Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)

The nurse in a pediatric clinic is performing well-baby checks. The nurse is checking an infant who is 7 months old for developmental milestones. Which finding is of greatest concern to the nurse? 1. The infant remains flat when in a supine position. 2. The infant exhibits a Babinski reflex. 3. The infant opens and closes her hands to grasp objects. 4. The infant exhibits a lack of startle reflex to sound. - 1. The infant remains flat when in a supine position. The nurse in a pediatric clinic is checking the developmental milestones for a 3-year-old patient. Which finding causes the nurse to perform additional assessments? 1. The patient's tee-shirt is on backward. 2. The patient loses balance when kicking a ball. 3. The patient draws a circle that is closed but oblong. 4. The patient jumps with both feet about 2 inches high. - 2. The patient loses balance when kicking a ball. A mother of a 9-month-old infant asks the nurse about what toys are age appropriate. Using Piaget's theory of development, which toy does the nurse recommend? 1. Building blocks 2. Colorful mobiles 3. Picture books 4. Musical rattles - 4. Musical rattles During a well-baby checkup, the mother of an infant states, "Even if he is occupied with a toy, he cries as soon as he notices I have left the room." Which explanation by the nurse is best?