NUR 336 PEDS EXAM 1 2025 LATEST EXAM PREP GUIDE WITH 250 REAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ NUR 336 PEDIATRICS EXAM 1 ARIZONA COLLEGE (BRAND
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Nursing care of children from birth through what?
adolescence and can extend to adulthood due to health issues or circumstances
what is pediatric nursing?
- nursing care of children
- how you care for a child vs care for adults
- role of development and the different milestones associated with the age group
what are the best practices to prevent choking?
- super soft
- thoroughly cook and cut all foods into smaller pieces
- remove pits or seeds from fruit
- grind, mash, and add liquid to foods for younger infants
what is the sleep average of newborns?
→ 8-9 hours day
→ 8 hours night
→ infants normally dont sleep through the night until 3 y/o, when stomach increased in size
what is SIDS?
sudden infant death syndrome
- from an unknown cause and are not associated with infection, chocking, vomiting, or cause
- common among mothers who didnt have prenatal care and smokes
what is the "safe to sleep" program?
,aim to prevent SIDS through caregiver education
what are some safe sleep habits?
habits that prevent hurting your baby
what are some signs of illness in the newborn & infant?
- fever
- vomiting
- skin rash
- sunken or bulging fontanels
- decreased LOC; lethargy
- increased irritability
what are some safety measures to take when caring for a newborn/infant?
- keep up with immunizations and appointments
- safe environment
- prevent diaper rash
- choking prevention
- have your emergency contact info of your child's PCP
what are some child abuse consideration?
shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma)
- victims are infants younger than 1 y/o; 3-8 months
- detached retinas may result so to a retinal scan
- death may result
contrecoup, injuries to the opposite side of the head, are common
,what are some ways we can prevent abduction?
- hospital: code pink
- hospital staff should be properly identified w/ hospital badges to identify that they have access to
postpartum and newborn areas
- educate family who babysits the baby and about infant security
warning signs of sexual abuse in infants include?
- strained or bloody diapers
- genital or rectal pain, swelling, redness, or d/c
- difficulty eating or sleeping
- excessive crying
- withdrawing from others
- failure to thrive
warning signs of physical abuse in infants include?
- unexplained/repeated injuries like welts, bruises, burns, fractured skill
= injuries in the shape of an object
- fearful or detached behavior of the infant
- unreasonable explanation of injury
infant neglect may be indicated by?
- consistent failure to respond to the child's need for stimulation, nurturing, encouragement, and
protection
- actively refusing to respond to the child's need
- infant with malnourished appearance
- delays in calling for help or taking infant to the doctor
, at what months should the infant have regular medical checkups and vaccinations?
a. 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year
b. 1 months, 3 months, 5 months, 7 months, and 9 months
c. 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months
d. 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 11 months, and 1 year
A
what is the vital signs of a toddler?
→ HR: 70-110
→ RR: 20-30
→ BP: 90-/70
what is the vital signs of a preschooler?
→ HR: 65-110
→ RR: 20-25
→ BP: 95--75
what is the motor development of a toddler?
→ walks alone; run; tiptoes
→ builds tower
→ wean from bottle
→ finger foods
what is the language skills of a toddler?
→ pointing to objects
→ 5 words by 12 months
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ NUR 336 PEDIATRICS EXAM 1 ARIZONA COLLEGE (BRAND
NEW!)
Nursing care of children from birth through what?
adolescence and can extend to adulthood due to health issues or circumstances
what is pediatric nursing?
- nursing care of children
- how you care for a child vs care for adults
- role of development and the different milestones associated with the age group
what are the best practices to prevent choking?
- super soft
- thoroughly cook and cut all foods into smaller pieces
- remove pits or seeds from fruit
- grind, mash, and add liquid to foods for younger infants
what is the sleep average of newborns?
→ 8-9 hours day
→ 8 hours night
→ infants normally dont sleep through the night until 3 y/o, when stomach increased in size
what is SIDS?
sudden infant death syndrome
- from an unknown cause and are not associated with infection, chocking, vomiting, or cause
- common among mothers who didnt have prenatal care and smokes
what is the "safe to sleep" program?
,aim to prevent SIDS through caregiver education
what are some safe sleep habits?
habits that prevent hurting your baby
what are some signs of illness in the newborn & infant?
- fever
- vomiting
- skin rash
- sunken or bulging fontanels
- decreased LOC; lethargy
- increased irritability
what are some safety measures to take when caring for a newborn/infant?
- keep up with immunizations and appointments
- safe environment
- prevent diaper rash
- choking prevention
- have your emergency contact info of your child's PCP
what are some child abuse consideration?
shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma)
- victims are infants younger than 1 y/o; 3-8 months
- detached retinas may result so to a retinal scan
- death may result
contrecoup, injuries to the opposite side of the head, are common
,what are some ways we can prevent abduction?
- hospital: code pink
- hospital staff should be properly identified w/ hospital badges to identify that they have access to
postpartum and newborn areas
- educate family who babysits the baby and about infant security
warning signs of sexual abuse in infants include?
- strained or bloody diapers
- genital or rectal pain, swelling, redness, or d/c
- difficulty eating or sleeping
- excessive crying
- withdrawing from others
- failure to thrive
warning signs of physical abuse in infants include?
- unexplained/repeated injuries like welts, bruises, burns, fractured skill
= injuries in the shape of an object
- fearful or detached behavior of the infant
- unreasonable explanation of injury
infant neglect may be indicated by?
- consistent failure to respond to the child's need for stimulation, nurturing, encouragement, and
protection
- actively refusing to respond to the child's need
- infant with malnourished appearance
- delays in calling for help or taking infant to the doctor
, at what months should the infant have regular medical checkups and vaccinations?
a. 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year
b. 1 months, 3 months, 5 months, 7 months, and 9 months
c. 3 months, 6 months, and 9 months
d. 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 11 months, and 1 year
A
what is the vital signs of a toddler?
→ HR: 70-110
→ RR: 20-30
→ BP: 90-/70
what is the vital signs of a preschooler?
→ HR: 65-110
→ RR: 20-25
→ BP: 95--75
what is the motor development of a toddler?
→ walks alone; run; tiptoes
→ builds tower
→ wean from bottle
→ finger foods
what is the language skills of a toddler?
→ pointing to objects
→ 5 words by 12 months
