EXAM: PEDS EAQ EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which developmental changes are observed in a 5-month-old infant? . CORRECT ANS-Birth
weight has doubled.
tooth eruption
The nurse is caring for a toddler who is hospitalized. The nurse finds that the toddler is afraid
of the new environment and gets cranky. What does the nurse tell the parents to do to make
the toddler comfortable? CORRECT ANS-Give appropriate play objects to the child for
comfort.
The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular immunization to a 5-year-old child. The
child says to the approaching nurse, "Please don't do that. My blood can leak out from my
body and I may die." Which is the best response of the nurse to the boy? CORRECT ANS-"I
will apply a bandage; it will not allow blood to come out."
The parents of a 5-month-old girl complain to the nurse that they are exhausted because she
still wakes up as often as every 1 to 2 hours during the night. When she awakens, they change
her diaper, and her mother breastfeeds her back to sleep. What should the nurse suggest to
help them deal with this problem? CORRECT ANS-Beginning to put her to bed while still
awake.
, EXAM: PEDS EAQ EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What appropriate growth and developmental changes can be observed in a toddler?
CORRECT ANS-The toddler is able to take a few steps on tiptoes by the age of 30 months.
The toddler can run fairly fast with a wide stance by the age of 24 months.
The anterior fontanel closes at 18 months of age.
While assessing an infant, the nurse notices a typical bald spot, a symmetric distortion of the
skull, and torticollis. What should the nurse interpret from this assessment? The infant has:
CORRECT ANS-Positional plagiocephaly.
The nurse is assessing a 15-month-old child. The child uses a cup well but rotates the spoon
before it reaches the mouth. What does the nurse interpret from this observation? This is an
appropriate development of: CORRECT ANS-Fine motor skills.
SOLUTIONS
Which developmental changes are observed in a 5-month-old infant? . CORRECT ANS-Birth
weight has doubled.
tooth eruption
The nurse is caring for a toddler who is hospitalized. The nurse finds that the toddler is afraid
of the new environment and gets cranky. What does the nurse tell the parents to do to make
the toddler comfortable? CORRECT ANS-Give appropriate play objects to the child for
comfort.
The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular immunization to a 5-year-old child. The
child says to the approaching nurse, "Please don't do that. My blood can leak out from my
body and I may die." Which is the best response of the nurse to the boy? CORRECT ANS-"I
will apply a bandage; it will not allow blood to come out."
The parents of a 5-month-old girl complain to the nurse that they are exhausted because she
still wakes up as often as every 1 to 2 hours during the night. When she awakens, they change
her diaper, and her mother breastfeeds her back to sleep. What should the nurse suggest to
help them deal with this problem? CORRECT ANS-Beginning to put her to bed while still
awake.
, EXAM: PEDS EAQ EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What appropriate growth and developmental changes can be observed in a toddler?
CORRECT ANS-The toddler is able to take a few steps on tiptoes by the age of 30 months.
The toddler can run fairly fast with a wide stance by the age of 24 months.
The anterior fontanel closes at 18 months of age.
While assessing an infant, the nurse notices a typical bald spot, a symmetric distortion of the
skull, and torticollis. What should the nurse interpret from this assessment? The infant has:
CORRECT ANS-Positional plagiocephaly.
The nurse is assessing a 15-month-old child. The child uses a cup well but rotates the spoon
before it reaches the mouth. What does the nurse interpret from this observation? This is an
appropriate development of: CORRECT ANS-Fine motor skills.
