PRINCIPLES OF PEDIATRIC NURSING CARING
FOR CHILDREN 7TH EDITION 2026 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TOP REVIEW A+
◉ What is the least effective parenting style? Answer: Uninvolved
parenting, characterized by little supervision or support.
◉ What is the definition of culture in nursing? Answer: Shared
beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a group.
◉ What should be avoided when using an interpreter? Answer:
Using children as interpreters or untrained staff.
◉ What is the definition of play in children? Answer: Play is the
work of children and supports development.
◉ What type of play do toddlers engage in? Answer: Parallel play,
where they play beside others but do not interact.
◉ What is the age range for the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)?
Answer: 1 month to 5½ years.
, ◉ What is a common issue with toddler nutrition? Answer:
Physiologic anorexia, leading to picky eating and food jags.
◉ What are anthropometric measurements used for? Answer: To
evaluate growth and indicate nutritional status.
◉ What is the direction of growth in infants? Answer: Cephalocaudal
(head to toe) and proximodistal (center to outward).
◉ At what age does the anterior fontanel close? Answer: 12-18
months.
◉ What is object permanence? Answer: Understanding that objects
exist even when unseen, developing around 8-12 months.
◉ What is separation anxiety? Answer: Distress when separated
from a caregiver, common at 4-8 months.
◉ What is the typical growth spurt age for girls? Answer: Around
10-12 years.
◉ What is the typical growth spurt age for boys? Answer: Around
12-14 years.
FOR CHILDREN 7TH EDITION 2026 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TOP REVIEW A+
◉ What is the least effective parenting style? Answer: Uninvolved
parenting, characterized by little supervision or support.
◉ What is the definition of culture in nursing? Answer: Shared
beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a group.
◉ What should be avoided when using an interpreter? Answer:
Using children as interpreters or untrained staff.
◉ What is the definition of play in children? Answer: Play is the
work of children and supports development.
◉ What type of play do toddlers engage in? Answer: Parallel play,
where they play beside others but do not interact.
◉ What is the age range for the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)?
Answer: 1 month to 5½ years.
, ◉ What is a common issue with toddler nutrition? Answer:
Physiologic anorexia, leading to picky eating and food jags.
◉ What are anthropometric measurements used for? Answer: To
evaluate growth and indicate nutritional status.
◉ What is the direction of growth in infants? Answer: Cephalocaudal
(head to toe) and proximodistal (center to outward).
◉ At what age does the anterior fontanel close? Answer: 12-18
months.
◉ What is object permanence? Answer: Understanding that objects
exist even when unseen, developing around 8-12 months.
◉ What is separation anxiety? Answer: Distress when separated
from a caregiver, common at 4-8 months.
◉ What is the typical growth spurt age for girls? Answer: Around
10-12 years.
◉ What is the typical growth spurt age for boys? Answer: Around
12-14 years.
