Saunders comprehensive review,
nclex-rn, 7th edition: chapter 22-
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
infant: physical development 1-4 -
correct answer ✅1. height increases by 1 inch per month in the
first 6 months, and by 1 year the length has increased by 50%
2. weight is doubled at 5 to 6 months and tripled at 12 months
3. at birth, head circumference is 33 to 35 cm, approximately 2 to 3
cm more than chest circumference
4. by 1-2 years of age, head circumference and chest circumference
are equal
infant: physical development 5-8 -
correct answer ✅5. anterior fontanel closes by 12 to 18 months
6. posterior fontanel closes by the end of the second month
7. first primary teeth to erupt are the lower central incisors at
approximately 6-10 months
8. in general, by 3 to 4 months, infants sleep 9 to 11 hours
newborn vitals -
correct answer ✅temp: axillary, 96.8-99 F (36-37.2 C)
HR: 120-160 bpm
,Saunders comprehensive review,
nclex-rn, 7th edition: chapter 22-
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Resp: 30-60 breaths/min
BP: 80-90/40-50 mm Hg
1 year old vitals -
correct answer ✅temp: axillary, 97-99 F (36.1-37.2 C)
HR: 90-130 bpm
Resp: 20-40 breaths/min
BP: 90/56 mm Hg
when/how should solid foods be introduced to infants? -
correct answer ✅*solids (strained, pureed, finely mashed) are
introduced at 5-6 months of age
*introduce solids one at a time usually at intervals of 4-5 days to ID
food allergies
*sequence of food introduction: iron-fortified rice cereal, fruits,
vegetables, then meats
*eggs can be given at 12 months
, Saunders comprehensive review,
nclex-rn, 7th edition: chapter 22-
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
infant skills: 2-3 months -
correct answer ✅*smiles
*turns head side to side
*cries
*follows objects
*holds head in midline
infant skills: 4-5 months -
correct answer ✅*grasps objects
*switches objects from hands
*rolls over for the first time
*enjoys social interaction
*begins to show memory
*aware of unfamiliar surroundings
infant skills: 6-7 months -
correct answer ✅*creeps
*sits with support
nclex-rn, 7th edition: chapter 22-
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
infant: physical development 1-4 -
correct answer ✅1. height increases by 1 inch per month in the
first 6 months, and by 1 year the length has increased by 50%
2. weight is doubled at 5 to 6 months and tripled at 12 months
3. at birth, head circumference is 33 to 35 cm, approximately 2 to 3
cm more than chest circumference
4. by 1-2 years of age, head circumference and chest circumference
are equal
infant: physical development 5-8 -
correct answer ✅5. anterior fontanel closes by 12 to 18 months
6. posterior fontanel closes by the end of the second month
7. first primary teeth to erupt are the lower central incisors at
approximately 6-10 months
8. in general, by 3 to 4 months, infants sleep 9 to 11 hours
newborn vitals -
correct answer ✅temp: axillary, 96.8-99 F (36-37.2 C)
HR: 120-160 bpm
,Saunders comprehensive review,
nclex-rn, 7th edition: chapter 22-
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Resp: 30-60 breaths/min
BP: 80-90/40-50 mm Hg
1 year old vitals -
correct answer ✅temp: axillary, 97-99 F (36.1-37.2 C)
HR: 90-130 bpm
Resp: 20-40 breaths/min
BP: 90/56 mm Hg
when/how should solid foods be introduced to infants? -
correct answer ✅*solids (strained, pureed, finely mashed) are
introduced at 5-6 months of age
*introduce solids one at a time usually at intervals of 4-5 days to ID
food allergies
*sequence of food introduction: iron-fortified rice cereal, fruits,
vegetables, then meats
*eggs can be given at 12 months
, Saunders comprehensive review,
nclex-rn, 7th edition: chapter 22-
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
infant skills: 2-3 months -
correct answer ✅*smiles
*turns head side to side
*cries
*follows objects
*holds head in midline
infant skills: 4-5 months -
correct answer ✅*grasps objects
*switches objects from hands
*rolls over for the first time
*enjoys social interaction
*begins to show memory
*aware of unfamiliar surroundings
infant skills: 6-7 months -
correct answer ✅*creeps
*sits with support
