CMN 571 Questions with Correct Answers
An infant with an abnormally pitched cry may demonstrate a genetic disorder or other
problems, such as:
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hypertelorism
C. Cleft Palate
D. Pyloric stenosis Infants with hypothyroidism often have an abnormally pitched cry
because of lethargy and delayed mental responsiveness
What two tests can be used to screen for sickle cell disease? Thin-layer isoelectric
focusing (IEF) or High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
T or F: Only HPLC has high sensitivity and specificity for sickle cell anemia False (Both
have extremely high sensitivity and specificity)
At what month should confirmatory testing occur for sickle cell disease? 2 months
,An FNP is caring for an infant who tested positive for sickle cell anemia. What prophylactic
medication should be given by age 2 months? Penicillin
What immunization is important to be given at recommended intervals for infants with sickle
cell disease?
A. Pneumococcal
B. MMR
C. DTaP
D. Varicella pneumococcal
If newborn fails hearing screening, what must the FNP instruct the parent to do? Follow
up with audiologist
What age must hearing be confirmed? 3 months old (due to delayed language)
What well-check visits include maternal depression screening? 1, 2, 4, 6 months
What age do primary teeth usually erupt? 7 months (per hays)
,When do you start oral health screenings - Which visits are they required? 6mo, 9mo
(continued thereafter until establishing a dental home -- dental home must be established by 12
mo of age)
Stands alone, follows 1 step commands, imitates peek a boo. What is the child's expected age?
9-11 mo
Lifts head, turns side to back, smiles - what age? 1-2 mo
What age does a child develop a mature pincer grasp? 12 mo
Child is building blocks with 3-4 cubes, able to scribble, and follows 2-step commands. what
age? 18 mo
At what age does a child verbalize the need to potty? 2 years
What age does the child sit independently? 6-8 mo
, What age does a child crawl? 9 mo (per hays)
What age does child run? 18 mo
What age should the child be able to walk backwards? 30 mo (2.5 years)
What age should be using pronouns? 24 months
When should child be holding crayon with fist? 30 mo (2.5 years)
When should child be holding crayon with fingers? 3 years
Can a 4-5-year-old tie shoes? no, only laces shoes
What age copies a circle? 3 years
An infant with an abnormally pitched cry may demonstrate a genetic disorder or other
problems, such as:
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hypertelorism
C. Cleft Palate
D. Pyloric stenosis Infants with hypothyroidism often have an abnormally pitched cry
because of lethargy and delayed mental responsiveness
What two tests can be used to screen for sickle cell disease? Thin-layer isoelectric
focusing (IEF) or High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
T or F: Only HPLC has high sensitivity and specificity for sickle cell anemia False (Both
have extremely high sensitivity and specificity)
At what month should confirmatory testing occur for sickle cell disease? 2 months
,An FNP is caring for an infant who tested positive for sickle cell anemia. What prophylactic
medication should be given by age 2 months? Penicillin
What immunization is important to be given at recommended intervals for infants with sickle
cell disease?
A. Pneumococcal
B. MMR
C. DTaP
D. Varicella pneumococcal
If newborn fails hearing screening, what must the FNP instruct the parent to do? Follow
up with audiologist
What age must hearing be confirmed? 3 months old (due to delayed language)
What well-check visits include maternal depression screening? 1, 2, 4, 6 months
What age do primary teeth usually erupt? 7 months (per hays)
,When do you start oral health screenings - Which visits are they required? 6mo, 9mo
(continued thereafter until establishing a dental home -- dental home must be established by 12
mo of age)
Stands alone, follows 1 step commands, imitates peek a boo. What is the child's expected age?
9-11 mo
Lifts head, turns side to back, smiles - what age? 1-2 mo
What age does a child develop a mature pincer grasp? 12 mo
Child is building blocks with 3-4 cubes, able to scribble, and follows 2-step commands. what
age? 18 mo
At what age does a child verbalize the need to potty? 2 years
What age does the child sit independently? 6-8 mo
, What age does a child crawl? 9 mo (per hays)
What age does child run? 18 mo
What age should the child be able to walk backwards? 30 mo (2.5 years)
What age should be using pronouns? 24 months
When should child be holding crayon with fist? 30 mo (2.5 years)
When should child be holding crayon with fingers? 3 years
Can a 4-5-year-old tie shoes? no, only laces shoes
What age copies a circle? 3 years
