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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide
Chapter 16: The Infant | Leifer:
Introduction to Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition
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Leifer: Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition
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a. Sing songs to the infant in a soft voice.
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b. Place the infant in a well-lit room.
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c. Walk around and massage the infant’s back.
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d. Rock the fussy infant slowly and gently.
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ANS: a m D
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
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TOP: Colic a KEY: Nursing Process Step: Imple
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MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
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2. a m When does the posterior fontanelle close?
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a. 2 to 3 months
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b. 3 to 6 months
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c. 6 to 9 months
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d. 9 to 12 month
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ANS: a m A
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
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OBJ: 5 a TOP KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
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MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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3. At what age does an infant’s birth weight triple
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c. 18 months
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ANS: a m B
The infant usually triples his or her birth weight by about 12 months of age.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
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OBJ: 5 TOP: Development and Care
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
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MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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4. What is the earliest age at which an infant is able to sit steadily alone
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ANS: a m C
The infant can sit alone without support at about 8 months of age.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
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OBJ: 5 TOP: Sitting Alone
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
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MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide
Chapter 16: The Infant | Leifer:
Introduction to Maternity and
Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition
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Chapter 16: The Infant am am am
Leifer: Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE am
1. aA mother calls the pediatrician’s office because her infant is “colicky.” What is the most helpful m
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to the mother?
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a. Sing songs to the infant in a soft voice.
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b. Place the infant in a well-lit room.
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c. Walk around and massage the infant’s back.
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d. Rock the fussy infant slowly and gently.
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ANS: a m D
One technique the nurse can offer parents of a fussy infant is to rock the infant gently and slowly wh
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sudden movements. am
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
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TOP: Colic a KEY: Nursing Process Step: Imple
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mentation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
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2. a m When does the posterior fontanelle close?
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a. 2 to 3 months
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b. 3 to 6 months
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c. 6 to 9 months
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d. 9 to 12 month
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ANS: a m A
The posterior fontanelle closes between 2 and 3 months of age.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
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OBJ: 5 a TOP KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
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: Fontanelle
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MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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3. At what age does an infant’s birth weight triple
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b. 1 year a m am
c. 18 months
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d. 2 years a m am
ANS: a m B
The infant usually triples his or her birth weight by about 12 months of age.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
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OBJ: 5 TOP: Development and Care
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
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MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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4. What is the earliest age at which an infant is able to sit steadily alone
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c. 8 months a m am
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ANS: a m C
The infant can sit alone without support at about 8 months of age.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
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OBJ: 5 TOP: Sitting Alone
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection
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MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development
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