PEDIATRIC NURSING
GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT ACTUAL
EXAM 2025- 2026 GRADED
A+
The nurse is explaining to the mother of two teenage
children why her daughter's height is comparatively less
than her son's height. What is the reason for lower overall
height in girls compared to boys? - answer-Closure of
epiphyses due to estrogen secretion
After assessing the behavior of a 3-year-old child, the
nurse concludes that the child is slow to warm up. Which
behavior helps the nurse reach this conclusion? - answer-
The child adapts gradually to a new environment with
repeated contact.
The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about the
calendar method of contraception. Which statement made
by an adolescent indicates effective learning? - answer-
,"This type of contraception requires a regular menstrual
cycle."
The site of choice for administration of an intramuscular
(IM) medication to an infant is: - answer-Vastus lateralis
Upon interacting with the parent of an 8-month-old infant,
the nurse anticipates that the infant is at risk of childhood
obesity. Which statement from the parent supports the
nurse's assumption? - answer-"I often give my child potato
chips."
A child has been diagnosed with hemophilia type A after
experiencing excessive bleeding from a minor trauma. The
mother states that the toddler being seen for the trauma is
very active and is difficult, constantly saying no. An
appropriate response would be: - answer-Toddlers are
curious, trying to make decisions and be independent.
The nurse is educating the mother of an 8-year-old female
about the sequences of maturational changes. Which
response by the mother indicates effective learning? -
answer-"Appearance of breast buds is an initial indication
of puberty."
Which formula is most preferable for a child who has
lactose intolerance? - answer-Soy-based formula
The parents inform the nurse that their child is often seen
daydreaming. What does the nurse inform the parents? -
, answer-"The child is exhibiting normal behavior seen in
children."
The nurse instructs parents to avoid placing their infant in
a prone position while sleeping. Which risk does the nurse
seek to prevent with this instruction? - answer-Sudden
infant death syndrome
The nurse is providing dental hygiene to a toddler. Which
action does the nurse perform to clean the toddler's back
teeth? - answer-The nurse tells the toddler to "roar like a
lion."
A 3-year-old child feels a sense of rivalry with his father
and wants him to die. Shortly after these feelings emerge,
the child's father dies in a road accident. The child then
begins to feel intense guilt, believing that he caused the
death. What is the best nursing intervention in this
situation? - answer-Explain to the child that wishes do not
make things happen.
The nurse observes an infant using his thumb and index
finger to hold an object. What does the nurse infer from
this? - answer-The infant is showing crude pincer grasp
reflex.
A community health nurse makes a home visit to a
disabled 13-year-old client who has a 6-month-old infant
sister. The infant lies quietly in her crib and rarely smiles
or vocalizes; it appears that the infant barely has her basic
needs met. What is the nurse's most appropriate
GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT ACTUAL
EXAM 2025- 2026 GRADED
A+
The nurse is explaining to the mother of two teenage
children why her daughter's height is comparatively less
than her son's height. What is the reason for lower overall
height in girls compared to boys? - answer-Closure of
epiphyses due to estrogen secretion
After assessing the behavior of a 3-year-old child, the
nurse concludes that the child is slow to warm up. Which
behavior helps the nurse reach this conclusion? - answer-
The child adapts gradually to a new environment with
repeated contact.
The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about the
calendar method of contraception. Which statement made
by an adolescent indicates effective learning? - answer-
,"This type of contraception requires a regular menstrual
cycle."
The site of choice for administration of an intramuscular
(IM) medication to an infant is: - answer-Vastus lateralis
Upon interacting with the parent of an 8-month-old infant,
the nurse anticipates that the infant is at risk of childhood
obesity. Which statement from the parent supports the
nurse's assumption? - answer-"I often give my child potato
chips."
A child has been diagnosed with hemophilia type A after
experiencing excessive bleeding from a minor trauma. The
mother states that the toddler being seen for the trauma is
very active and is difficult, constantly saying no. An
appropriate response would be: - answer-Toddlers are
curious, trying to make decisions and be independent.
The nurse is educating the mother of an 8-year-old female
about the sequences of maturational changes. Which
response by the mother indicates effective learning? -
answer-"Appearance of breast buds is an initial indication
of puberty."
Which formula is most preferable for a child who has
lactose intolerance? - answer-Soy-based formula
The parents inform the nurse that their child is often seen
daydreaming. What does the nurse inform the parents? -
, answer-"The child is exhibiting normal behavior seen in
children."
The nurse instructs parents to avoid placing their infant in
a prone position while sleeping. Which risk does the nurse
seek to prevent with this instruction? - answer-Sudden
infant death syndrome
The nurse is providing dental hygiene to a toddler. Which
action does the nurse perform to clean the toddler's back
teeth? - answer-The nurse tells the toddler to "roar like a
lion."
A 3-year-old child feels a sense of rivalry with his father
and wants him to die. Shortly after these feelings emerge,
the child's father dies in a road accident. The child then
begins to feel intense guilt, believing that he caused the
death. What is the best nursing intervention in this
situation? - answer-Explain to the child that wishes do not
make things happen.
The nurse observes an infant using his thumb and index
finger to hold an object. What does the nurse infer from
this? - answer-The infant is showing crude pincer grasp
reflex.
A community health nurse makes a home visit to a
disabled 13-year-old client who has a 6-month-old infant
sister. The infant lies quietly in her crib and rarely smiles
or vocalizes; it appears that the infant barely has her basic
needs met. What is the nurse's most appropriate
