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PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam
Questions and Accurate answers 2024
A newborn infant will typically lose _______ to 10 % of his or her birth weight by
day 3 or 4. - (answers)7-10%
A newborn loses the weight after birth but SHOULD regain the weight by 7-10
days old
What is the most important nursing intervention to promote a positive hospital
experience for a 1-month-old infant?
a)Encouraging parents to bring in familiar toys from home
b)Maintenance of a rigid schedule
c)Provision of sensorimotor stimulation
d)Provision of consistent caregivers - (answers)d)Provision of consistent
caregivers
Due to trust vs mistrust - infants are wary of strangers.
What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old child diagnosed
with mild constipation?
a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
, 2
c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
d)Rice and black beans - (answers)c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned a specific
role as mommy, daddy, or child. At what age does this type of play typically
begin?
a)Between 1 and 2 years old
b)Between 10 and 13 years old
c)Between 3 and 5 years old
d)Between 7 and 10 years old - (answers)c)Between 3 and 5 years old
Name some indicators that a child is ready to transition to solid foods -
(answers)Sit up with support, Head erect, Have some teeth, Extrusion reflex is
gone, Can chew and swallow
What should you give a 6mo baby before introducing/giving solid food? -
(answers)Milk or formula
How many meals a day should an 8mo baby have? (in addition to bottle)
For a 10-12mo? - (answers)2 small meals a day
3-4 small meals a day
, 3
How many wet and dirty (BM) diapers should a 1mo have in 24h period? -
(answers)At least 6 wet, 2 dirty
How many Cal/kg does a 0-6mo need? - (answers)108cal/kg
What is the main cause of a child acquiring iron-deficiency anemia? -
(answers)When child drinks milk instead of eating solid foods.
What age of child do you feed lots of finger foods? - (answers)Toddler
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from his or her
mother?
a)4
b)8
c)12
d)24 - (answers)c)12
A mother who is breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant asks a nurse what else she
should be offering the infant for nutrition at this point in time. A nurse teaches the
mother that she should supplement the infant's diet with which of the following?
a)Rice cereal
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b)No other food or drink
c)A bottle of water
d)An occasional bottle of juice - (answers)b)No other food or drink
Which characteristics are present in a well-nourished child? (Select all that apply.)
a)Erect posture
b)Pale mucous membranes
c)Protruding abdomen
d)Shiny hair
e)Regular elimination - (answers)a)Erect posture, d)Shiny hair, e)Regular
elimination
What are the ages for the following:
Fetus, Neonate, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Adolescent -
(answers)Fetus: 9wk gestation to birth
Neonate: Birth to 4 weeks
Infant: 1mo - 1yo
Toddler: 1-3yo
Preschool: 3-6yo
School Age: 6-12yo
Adolescent: 12-18yo
PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam
Questions and Accurate answers 2024
A newborn infant will typically lose _______ to 10 % of his or her birth weight by
day 3 or 4. - (answers)7-10%
A newborn loses the weight after birth but SHOULD regain the weight by 7-10
days old
What is the most important nursing intervention to promote a positive hospital
experience for a 1-month-old infant?
a)Encouraging parents to bring in familiar toys from home
b)Maintenance of a rigid schedule
c)Provision of sensorimotor stimulation
d)Provision of consistent caregivers - (answers)d)Provision of consistent
caregivers
Due to trust vs mistrust - infants are wary of strangers.
What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old child diagnosed
with mild constipation?
a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
, 2
c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
d)Rice and black beans - (answers)c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned a specific
role as mommy, daddy, or child. At what age does this type of play typically
begin?
a)Between 1 and 2 years old
b)Between 10 and 13 years old
c)Between 3 and 5 years old
d)Between 7 and 10 years old - (answers)c)Between 3 and 5 years old
Name some indicators that a child is ready to transition to solid foods -
(answers)Sit up with support, Head erect, Have some teeth, Extrusion reflex is
gone, Can chew and swallow
What should you give a 6mo baby before introducing/giving solid food? -
(answers)Milk or formula
How many meals a day should an 8mo baby have? (in addition to bottle)
For a 10-12mo? - (answers)2 small meals a day
3-4 small meals a day
, 3
How many wet and dirty (BM) diapers should a 1mo have in 24h period? -
(answers)At least 6 wet, 2 dirty
How many Cal/kg does a 0-6mo need? - (answers)108cal/kg
What is the main cause of a child acquiring iron-deficiency anemia? -
(answers)When child drinks milk instead of eating solid foods.
What age of child do you feed lots of finger foods? - (answers)Toddler
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from his or her
mother?
a)4
b)8
c)12
d)24 - (answers)c)12
A mother who is breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant asks a nurse what else she
should be offering the infant for nutrition at this point in time. A nurse teaches the
mother that she should supplement the infant's diet with which of the following?
a)Rice cereal
, 4
b)No other food or drink
c)A bottle of water
d)An occasional bottle of juice - (answers)b)No other food or drink
Which characteristics are present in a well-nourished child? (Select all that apply.)
a)Erect posture
b)Pale mucous membranes
c)Protruding abdomen
d)Shiny hair
e)Regular elimination - (answers)a)Erect posture, d)Shiny hair, e)Regular
elimination
What are the ages for the following:
Fetus, Neonate, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Adolescent -
(answers)Fetus: 9wk gestation to birth
Neonate: Birth to 4 weeks
Infant: 1mo - 1yo
Toddler: 1-3yo
Preschool: 3-6yo
School Age: 6-12yo
Adolescent: 12-18yo
