UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Inconsolable crying, known as _____ , lasts longer than 3 hours. - CORRECT ANSWER -
COLIC
The education of parents about what to expect in the next phase of development is referred to as
_____ guidance. - CORRECT ANSWER - ANTICIPATORY
Milk production is stimulated by ____ a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. - CORRECT
ANSWER - PROLACTIN
The thin, yellowish fluid called; ____ is produced by the breasts for the first 2-4 days after birth.
- CORRECT ANSWER - COLOSTRUM
Stranger anxiety is an indicator that the infant is recognizing himself as ___ from others. -
CORRECT ANSWER - SEPERATE
The sequential process by which infants and children gain various skills and function is referred
to as ____ - CORRECT ANSWER - DEVELOPMENT
The anterior fontanel normally remains open until ____ months of life. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 12-18
1 month old motor skills - CORRECT ANSWER - LIFTS HEAD WHILE PRONE
2 month old motor skill - CORRECT ANSWER - RAISES HEAD AND CHEST
,3 month old motor skill - CORRECT ANSWER - HOLDS OPEN HAND TO FACE
4 month old motor skill - CORRECT ANSWER - ROLLS FROM PRONE TO SUPINE
5 month old motor skill - CORRECT ANSWER - GRASPS RATTLE OR TOY
6 month old motor skill - CORRECT ANSWER - TRIPOD SITS
Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - FENCING POSITION
Babinski Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - FANNING AND HYPEREXTENSION
Moro Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - HANDS FORM "C"
Parachute Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - PREPARE TO "CATCH THEMSELVES"
Root Reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - SEARCHES WITH THE MOUTH
The nurse is examining a 6-month old girl who was born 8 weeks early. Which finding is a cause
for concern?
a. The child measures 21in (53cm) in length
b. The child exhibits palmar grasp
c. Head size has increased 5 inches (12cm) since birth.
d. The child weighs 10 lb 2 oz (4.6kg) - CORRECT ANSWER - c. Head size has increased
5 inches (12cm) since birth.
The nurse is caring for a family with a 2-month old boy with colic. The mother reports feeling
very stressed by the baby's constant crying. Which intervention will help most in the shower
term?
, a. Urging the mother to take time for herself away from the child
b. Educating the parents about when colic stops
c. Assessing the parents' care and feeding skills
d. Watching how parents respond to the child. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Urging the
mother to take time for herself away from the child
The mother of 1-week old boy voices concerns about her baby's weight loss since birth. At birth
her baby weighed 7 lb (3.2 kg) the baby currently weighs 6 lb 1 oz (2.8 kg). which response by
the nurse is the most appropriate?
a. "All babies lose a substantial amount of weight after birth"
b. "Your baby has lost too much weight and may need to be hospitalized"
c. "Your baby's weight loss is well with the normal range"
d. "Your baby has lost a bit more than the normal amount" - CORRECT ANSWER - d.
"Your baby has lost a bit more than the normal amount"
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 6-month old boy about proper child dental care. Which
action will the nurse indicate is most likely to cause dental carries?
a. Not cleaning the baby's gums after eating
b. Putting the baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice
c. Using a cloth instead of a brush for cleaning teeth
d. Failing to clean with a fluoridated toothpaste.
The nurse is assessing the sleeping practices of the parents - CORRECT ANSWER - b.
Putting the baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice
The nurse is assessing the sleeping practices of the parents of a 4-month old girl who wakes
repeatedly during the night. Which parent comment might reveal a cause for the night waking?
a. They sing to her before she goes to sleep
b. They put her too bed when she falls asleep
c. If she is safe, they lie her down and leave
d. The child has a regular, scheduled bedtime - CORRECT ANSWER - b. They put her
too bed when she falls asleep