At what age would it be okay to introduce carrots The nursing instructor is conducting a class
to an infant's diet? - ANSWER -Solid food discussion exploring the normal dentition
can be introduced at 4 to 6 months of age. progression of the school-aged child. The
instructor determines the session is successful
when the students correctly choose which factor
When teaching an infant's mother about bathing as most likely occurring in 10-year-olds? -
her, it would be important to instruct her that: - ANSWER -Two of the cuspid teeth have
ANSWER -bath time provides an erupted.
opportunity for play.
The mother of a 6-year-old Hispanic boy tells the
The nurse is concerned that a 9-month-old baby pediatric nurse practitioner at the public health
is gaining too much weight. What should the clinic that she is unable to read English. She
nurse instruct the parents to help control the wants to help her son so he does not have to
baby's weight gain? - ANSWER -Provide struggle when he starts school. She wants to
whole-grain cereal for one feeding. know how she can promote literacy even though
she cannot read herself. How should the nurse
respond? - ANSWER -"Look at books
The nurse is assessing a 12-week-old infant in together and make up stories to go with the
the clinic at a well-baby visit. Which assessment pictures."
finding does the nurse predict to assess in this
healthy infant? - ANSWER -Smiles at
significant others Which behavior best demonstrates an example of
Erikson's developmental task for the school age
child? - ANSWER -The child spends a rainy
The mother of a 12-year-old boy is talking with day putting together a puzzle of a large jungle
the school nurse about her son's clumsiness. animal.
She reports that he seems to fall a lot, his writing
is horrible, and as much as he practices he can't
play his guitar very well. How should the nurse The school nurse is teaching parents about the
respond to the mother? - ANSWER -"Have effects of bullying on school children. What
you spoken with your pediatrician about your accurately describes this developmental
observations?" concern? - ANSWER -Both boys and girls
are bullied; boys usually bully boys and use force
more often.
An 8-year-old boy's foster mother is concerned
about three recent cavities found in his
permanent teeth and reports the child eats a A nurse is caring for a hospitalized 7-year-old
nutritional diet, doesn't eat junk food, and the whose family members have been unable to visit
town water supply is fluoridated. Which for 2 days. The nurse is preparing a diversional
suggestion should the nurse prioritize to this activity for the child. Which activity would best be
mother in regard to the child's dental health? - suited for a child in this age group? -
ANSWER -Ensure that the child brushes ANSWER -A paint-by-numbers activity
his teeth after each meal and snacks. creating a picture
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