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At what age should an infant begin to exhibit the concept of object permanence?
A. 4 months
B. 6 months
C. 8 months
D. 12 months - Answer- C
Which intervention is most appropriate for a nurse caring for an infant during the trust
vs. mistrust stage?
A. Encouraging self-feeding
B. Providing consistent care
C. Promoting independent play
D. Offering choices in activities - Answer- B
What is the primary reason for monitoring head circumference in infants?
A. To detect malnutrition
B. To monitor neurological development
C. To track muscle growth
D. To identify respiratory disorders - Answer- B
At what age does an infant typically start to crawl?
A. 4 months
B. 6 months
C. 8 months
D. 12 months - Answer- C
What is the recommended time to introduce solid foods to an infant's diet?
A. 4 months
B. 6 months
C. 8 months
D. 12 months - Answer- B
When should the anterior fontanelle typically close in an infant?
A. 2 months
B. 6 months
C. 12-18 months
D. 24 months - Answer- C
What should the nurse monitor in an infant receiving vitamin D supplementation?
A. Excessive weight gain
B. Signs of dehydration
C. Appropriate bone growth
, D. Decreased muscle tone - Answer- C
Which milestone is expected by 6 months of age?
A. Walking with support
B. Sitting without support
C. Standing alone
D. Rolling over both ways - Answer- D
The nurse observes an infant grasping objects and bringing them to their mouth. Which
developmental stage does this represent?
A. Reflexive stage
B. Primary circular reactions
C. Secondary circular reactions
D. Tertiary circular reactions - Answer- C
When teaching a parent about infant sleep patterns, which statement should the nurse
include?
A. "Infants need 12 hours of sleep per day."
B. "Putting your baby to sleep on their side is safest."
C. "Establish a bedtime routine for better sleep patterns."
D. "Let your baby sleep wherever they are most comfortable - Answer- C
A mother reports her 2-month-old infant is not making eye contact. The nurse should:
A. Schedule a developmental assessment.
B. Reassure the mother this is normal.
C. Test the infant's hearing.
D. Encourage more visual stimulation. - Answer- A
The infant's weight has decreased by 10% within the first three days of life. What should
the nurse do?
A. Provide supplementation
B. Continue routine monitoring
C. Notify the healthcare provider
D. Begin bottle feeding - Answer- B
At which age should an infant be able to say simple words like "mama" and "dada"
without meaning?
A. 6 months
B. 9 months
C. 12 months
D. 15 months - Answer- C
Which infant is most at risk for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)?
A. Infant sleeping on the back
B. Infant with an older sibling who died of SIDS
C. Breastfed infant