Nrsg 329- growth and development Questions With Complete Solutions

disappearance of the extrusion reflex is a sign that an infant is ready for solid food? correct answer: true All primitive reflexes disappear over the first few months of life. correct answer: false, most do, but some take up to a year One stool every day or two is considered normal if the stool remains soft. correct answer: true A benefit of formula is its greater iron concentration compared to breast milk. correct answer: false, it does have higher ironbut breastmilk has increased bioavalibilty which i=makes it sufficient to meet infant needs (50% of iron is absorbed in breast milk compared to 10% from formula) An infant in deep sleep may startle to a noise and begin screaming. correct answer: false, moves through 6 states of consciousness rather than going from deep sleep to crying the average toddle gains 5-10 lbs/year correct answer: false, 1.4- 2.3kg/year relying on a security item is a sign of a problem in the home correct answer: false hearing is fully developed at birth correct answer: true the average preschool age child will grow 2.5-3 inches per year correct answer: 6.5-7.8 cm/year, true vocabulary at 3 consists of about 500 words correct answer: false, 839-1000 words