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1. Which reflex, if found in a 4-month-old infant, would cause the nurse to be concerned?
A) Plantar grasp
B) Step
C) Babinski
D) Neck righting
B) Step
2. The nurse is examining a 10-month-old boy who was born 10 weeks early. Which
finding is cause for concern?
A) The child has doubled his birth weight.
B) The child exhibits plantar grasp reflex.
C) The child's head circumference is 19.5 inches.
D) No primary teeth have erupted yet.
C) The child's head circumference is 19.5 inches.
3. A new mother expresses concern to the nurse that her baby is crying and grunting when.
passing stool. What is the nurse's best response to this observation?
A) "This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is hard and dry."
B) "This is normal behavior for infants due to the immaturity of the gastrointestinal system."
C) "This indicates a blockage in the intestine and must be reported to the physician."
D) "This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passes is black or green."
A)"This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is hard and dry."
4. The nurse caring for newborns knows that infants exhibit phenomenal increases in their gross
motor skills over the first 12 months of life. Which statements accurately describe the typical
infant's achievement of these milestones? Select all answers that apply.
A) At 1 month the infant lifts and turns the head to the side in the prone position.
B) At 2 months the infant rolls from supine to prone to back again.
C) At 6 months the infant pulls to stand up.
D) At 7 months the infant sits alone with some use of hands for support.
E) At 9 months the infant crawls with the abdomen off the floor.
F) At 12 months the infant walks independently.
A) At 1 month the infant lifts and turns the head to the side in the prone position.
D) At 7 months the infant sits alone with some use of hands for support.
E) At 9 months the infant crawls with the abdomen off the floor.
F) At 12 months the infant walks independently.
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5. The nurse is assessing a 4-month-old boy during a scheduled visit. Which findings
might suggest a developmental problem?
A) The child does not babble.
B) The child does not vocally respond to voices.
C) The child never squeals or yells.
D) The child does not say dada or mama.
B) The child does not vocally respond to voices.
6. The nurse is performing a health assessment of a 3-month-old African-American boy.
For what condition should this infant be monitored based on his race?
A) Jaundice
B) Iron deficiency
C) Lactose intolerance
D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
C) Lactose intolerance
7. The nurse is promoting a healthy diet to guide a mother when feeding her 2-week-old
girl. Which is the most effective anticipatory guidance?
A) Substituting cow's milk if breast milk is not available
B) Advocating iron supplements with bottle-feeding
C) Advising fluid intake per feeding of 5 or 6 ounces
D) Discouraging the addition of fruit juice to the diet
D) Discouraging the addition of fruit juice to the diet.
8. The nurse is teaching a new mother the proper techniques for breastfeeding her
newborn. Which is a recommended guideline that should be implemented?
A) Wash the hands and breasts thoroughly prior to breastfeeding.
B) Stroke the nipple against the baby's chin to stimulate wide opening of the baby's
mouth.
C) Bring the baby's wide-open mouth to the breast to form a seal around all of the nipple and
areola.
D) When finished the mother can break the suction by firmly pulling the baby's
mouth away from the nipple.
C) Bring the baby's wide-open mouth to the breast to form a seal around all of the nipple
and areola.
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1. Which reflex, if found in a 4-month-old infant, would cause the nurse to be concerned?
A) Plantar grasp
B) Step
C) Babinski
D) Neck righting
B) Step
2. The nurse is examining a 10-month-old boy who was born 10 weeks early. Which
finding is cause for concern?
A) The child has doubled his birth weight.
B) The child exhibits plantar grasp reflex.
C) The child's head circumference is 19.5 inches.
D) No primary teeth have erupted yet.
C) The child's head circumference is 19.5 inches.
3. A new mother expresses concern to the nurse that her baby is crying and grunting when.
passing stool. What is the nurse's best response to this observation?
A) "This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is hard and dry."
B) "This is normal behavior for infants due to the immaturity of the gastrointestinal system."
C) "This indicates a blockage in the intestine and must be reported to the physician."
D) "This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passes is black or green."
A)"This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is hard and dry."
4. The nurse caring for newborns knows that infants exhibit phenomenal increases in their gross
motor skills over the first 12 months of life. Which statements accurately describe the typical
infant's achievement of these milestones? Select all answers that apply.
A) At 1 month the infant lifts and turns the head to the side in the prone position.
B) At 2 months the infant rolls from supine to prone to back again.
C) At 6 months the infant pulls to stand up.
D) At 7 months the infant sits alone with some use of hands for support.
E) At 9 months the infant crawls with the abdomen off the floor.
F) At 12 months the infant walks independently.
A) At 1 month the infant lifts and turns the head to the side in the prone position.
D) At 7 months the infant sits alone with some use of hands for support.
E) At 9 months the infant crawls with the abdomen off the floor.
F) At 12 months the infant walks independently.
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5. The nurse is assessing a 4-month-old boy during a scheduled visit. Which findings
might suggest a developmental problem?
A) The child does not babble.
B) The child does not vocally respond to voices.
C) The child never squeals or yells.
D) The child does not say dada or mama.
B) The child does not vocally respond to voices.
6. The nurse is performing a health assessment of a 3-month-old African-American boy.
For what condition should this infant be monitored based on his race?
A) Jaundice
B) Iron deficiency
C) Lactose intolerance
D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
C) Lactose intolerance
7. The nurse is promoting a healthy diet to guide a mother when feeding her 2-week-old
girl. Which is the most effective anticipatory guidance?
A) Substituting cow's milk if breast milk is not available
B) Advocating iron supplements with bottle-feeding
C) Advising fluid intake per feeding of 5 or 6 ounces
D) Discouraging the addition of fruit juice to the diet
D) Discouraging the addition of fruit juice to the diet.
8. The nurse is teaching a new mother the proper techniques for breastfeeding her
newborn. Which is a recommended guideline that should be implemented?
A) Wash the hands and breasts thoroughly prior to breastfeeding.
B) Stroke the nipple against the baby's chin to stimulate wide opening of the baby's
mouth.
C) Bring the baby's wide-open mouth to the breast to form a seal around all of the nipple and
areola.
D) When finished the mother can break the suction by firmly pulling the baby's
mouth away from the nipple.
C) Bring the baby's wide-open mouth to the breast to form a seal around all of the nipple
and areola.
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