MATERNAL CHILD NURSING EXAM 1: Unit 1 and 2 (COMPLETE + INCLUDES
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES)
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1. Growth: • Increase in number and size of cells as they divide and synthesize new proteins
• Physiological size (height, weight, bone length, etc.)
2. stages of growth and development: • Fetus: 9th gestational week to birth
• Neonate: birth to 4 weeks
• Infant: 4 weeks to 1 year
• Toddler: 1 to 3 years
• Preschool: 3 to 6 years
• School-age: 6 to 12 years
• Adolescent: 12 to 18 years
3. adolescent: 12 to 18 years
4. baby weight: - doubles within 5 to 6 months
- triples by 1 year
5. school age: 6 to 12 years
6. preschool: 3-6 years
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7. toddler: 1 to 3 years
8. infant: 4 weeks to 1 year. The anterior fontanelle (the "soft spot" on top of a baby's head) typically closes between
12 and 18 months of age.
9. neonate: birth to 4 weeks
10. fetus: 9th gestational week to birth
11. Development: • Advancement from lower to more advanced stage of complexity - simple to complex
increased capacity through growth, maturation, and learning
• Ongoing process
• Acquisition of skills and functioning
12. sequential trends: • Sequential trends are based on the concept that each child will normally pass
through each stage of growth and development in a predictable sequence
• These patterns, or trends, are universal and basic to all human beings, but each human being accomplishes these
in a manner and time unique to that individual
13. Differences Between Child and Adult: • A child is in a continuous process of growth and
development.
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• Growth spurts are followed by plateaus.
• The growth is measurable; it can be observed and studied.
• Not all parts mature at the same time.
14. a trusting or mistrusting relationship is established: infant
15. it is important for the child to feel a sense of accomplishment or comple-
tion: school age
16. obsession with appearance and how they are viewed by others: adolescent
17. may think every family has a dog because they have a dog: preschool
18. Nursing Care Considerations for child growth and development: - Developmental
needs have an impact on a child's response to
illness.
- The nurse must know what is normal in order to recognize any deviations within a given age group and plan care
accordingly.
- A child differs in anatomy and physiology compared with an adult; therefore, illnesses and their responses to them,
including treatments, may be different.
19. Data collection for child growth and development: • Height and weight, plot standard
growth chart
• Record developmental milestones achieved related to age of child.
• Observe infant; interview parents.
20. Analysis and nursing diagnosis for child growth and development: Determine
appropriate nursing diagnoses related to parenting, coping skills, and unmet developmental needs.
, MATERNAL CHILD NURSING EXAM 1: Unit 1 and 2 (COMPLETE + INCLUDES
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES)
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21. Planning for child growth and development: Offer guidance and teaching to family, school
personnel, and child to meet developmental needs.
22. types of play for children: - parallel
- cooperative
- symbolic
- competitive
23. parallel play: age 1 - 2 years old, playing next to other children but not interacting
24. cooperative play: ages 3-5, creative play. children play with each other and may role play eg cops and
robbers, mommy and daddy
25. symbolic play: age 5-7; Focus on secret codes, secret passcodes, rhymes, jokes, etc
26. competitive play: age 7-10 years; competitive play mixed with physical activity eg hopscotch and rock
paper scissors
27. object permanence: the awareness that things continue to exist even when not perceived. develop 9-10
months of age.
28. At how many months is an infant expected to start whole milk and drink
from a sippy cup?: 12 months
29. vernix caseosa: Waxy or "cheesy" white substance found coating the skin of newborn humans
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES)
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1. Growth: • Increase in number and size of cells as they divide and synthesize new proteins
• Physiological size (height, weight, bone length, etc.)
2. stages of growth and development: • Fetus: 9th gestational week to birth
• Neonate: birth to 4 weeks
• Infant: 4 weeks to 1 year
• Toddler: 1 to 3 years
• Preschool: 3 to 6 years
• School-age: 6 to 12 years
• Adolescent: 12 to 18 years
3. adolescent: 12 to 18 years
4. baby weight: - doubles within 5 to 6 months
- triples by 1 year
5. school age: 6 to 12 years
6. preschool: 3-6 years
, MATERNAL CHILD NURSING EXAM 1: Unit 1 and 2 (COMPLETE + INCLUDES
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES)
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7. toddler: 1 to 3 years
8. infant: 4 weeks to 1 year. The anterior fontanelle (the "soft spot" on top of a baby's head) typically closes between
12 and 18 months of age.
9. neonate: birth to 4 weeks
10. fetus: 9th gestational week to birth
11. Development: • Advancement from lower to more advanced stage of complexity - simple to complex
increased capacity through growth, maturation, and learning
• Ongoing process
• Acquisition of skills and functioning
12. sequential trends: • Sequential trends are based on the concept that each child will normally pass
through each stage of growth and development in a predictable sequence
• These patterns, or trends, are universal and basic to all human beings, but each human being accomplishes these
in a manner and time unique to that individual
13. Differences Between Child and Adult: • A child is in a continuous process of growth and
development.
, MATERNAL CHILD NURSING EXAM 1: Unit 1 and 2 (COMPLETE + INCLUDES
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES)
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• Growth spurts are followed by plateaus.
• The growth is measurable; it can be observed and studied.
• Not all parts mature at the same time.
14. a trusting or mistrusting relationship is established: infant
15. it is important for the child to feel a sense of accomplishment or comple-
tion: school age
16. obsession with appearance and how they are viewed by others: adolescent
17. may think every family has a dog because they have a dog: preschool
18. Nursing Care Considerations for child growth and development: - Developmental
needs have an impact on a child's response to
illness.
- The nurse must know what is normal in order to recognize any deviations within a given age group and plan care
accordingly.
- A child differs in anatomy and physiology compared with an adult; therefore, illnesses and their responses to them,
including treatments, may be different.
19. Data collection for child growth and development: • Height and weight, plot standard
growth chart
• Record developmental milestones achieved related to age of child.
• Observe infant; interview parents.
20. Analysis and nursing diagnosis for child growth and development: Determine
appropriate nursing diagnoses related to parenting, coping skills, and unmet developmental needs.
, MATERNAL CHILD NURSING EXAM 1: Unit 1 and 2 (COMPLETE + INCLUDES
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_j93vaf
21. Planning for child growth and development: Offer guidance and teaching to family, school
personnel, and child to meet developmental needs.
22. types of play for children: - parallel
- cooperative
- symbolic
- competitive
23. parallel play: age 1 - 2 years old, playing next to other children but not interacting
24. cooperative play: ages 3-5, creative play. children play with each other and may role play eg cops and
robbers, mommy and daddy
25. symbolic play: age 5-7; Focus on secret codes, secret passcodes, rhymes, jokes, etc
26. competitive play: age 7-10 years; competitive play mixed with physical activity eg hopscotch and rock
paper scissors
27. object permanence: the awareness that things continue to exist even when not perceived. develop 9-10
months of age.
28. At how many months is an infant expected to start whole milk and drink
from a sippy cup?: 12 months
29. vernix caseosa: Waxy or "cheesy" white substance found coating the skin of newborn humans
