NU 116 Exam 3 Guide With
Complete Solution
Physical development during neonatal period - ANSWER -Heart rate is
120-140 beats per minute
-Arms are slightly longer than legs
-Neonates cannot protect against heat loss
-Anterior and posterior fontanels remain open
-Respirations are shallow and irregular at 30 to 50 breaths/min.
Physical development during infancy - ANSWER -Birth weight triples by one
year
-Growth is 1 inch per month until 6 months of age
-Infants can roll from back to stomach by 6 months
-Infants typically sleep through the night by 3-4 months (this is a lie)
-Infants will consume about 30 oz of milk/formula by 4 months.
Physical development during toddler age - ANSWER -Weight increases by
about 5 pounds per year
-The physical ability to control the anal and urethral sphincters develops
between 18-24 months.
-Height increases about 3 inches per year.
,-Anterior fontanel closes between 12-18 months
Cognitive and social changes during neonatal period - ANSWER -Behaviors
are primarily reflective
-Neonates focus and fixate on objects
-Neonates are sensitive to touch
-Neonates prefer human faces and contrasting black and white patterns.
Cognitive and social changes during infancy - ANSWER -Color discrimination
begins
-Imitation of sound begins in infancy
-Infants verbally interact with caregivers.
-Infants please themselves by cooing and laughing.
-Infants find pleasure in sucking.
Cognitive and social changes during toddler age - ANSWER -Language
develops
-Toddlers become more independent, learn control and autonomy
-Toilet training begins.
-Tantrums occur
-Toddlers begin to solve problems with thinking
Common health problems of infancy - ANSWER -Dental caries
-Failure to thrive
-Colic
,-Unintentional injury
-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Common health problems of toddler years - ANSWER -Infections
-Unintentional injury
A parent has brought her 11-month-old child to the healthcare clinic for a
well-child appointment and immunizations. To assess the child's risk for
injury, which question should the nurse ask the caregiver? Select all that
apply.
A. "Do you have any pets in your home?"
B. "Have you ever had a CPR class?"
C. "Does your child use a car seat?"
D. "Do you have any guns in your home?"
E. "Where do you keep poisons and medications in your home?" - ANSWER
All Apply
A. "Do you have any pets in your home?"
B. "Have you ever had a CPR class?"
C. "Does your child use a car seat?"
D. "Do you have any guns in your home?"
E. "Where do you keep poisons and medications in your home?"
The nurse practitioner is evaluating a 3-year-old in the clinic. The mother
states, "My son is still in diapers and he doesn't seem interested in using the
, toilet like my friends' toddlers." What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "You may not have the right incentive for him. Have you tried rewards?"
B. "He may be mentally slow. Let's do some further evaluation."
C. "It's most common for children to be out of diapers by 18 months."
D. "Often children will be into their preschool years before they are out of
diapers." - ANSWER D. "Often children will be into their preschool years
before they are out of diapers."
The nurse is assessing an infant for common health problems during the
3-month follow-up appointment. Which assessment finding is normal and
not a cause for concern?
A. Improper use of a car seat
B. Use of milk in a bottle during the night
C. Weight loss over the past month
D. The infant sleeps 10 hours a night - ANSWER D. The infant sleeps 10 hours
a night
Which best describe the cognitive and psychosocial development of the
neonate? Select all that apply.
A. Calms when pacified with warm blanket or swaddling
B. Possesses limited hearing
C. Focuses on objects
D. Exhibits reflexive responses to stimuli
Complete Solution
Physical development during neonatal period - ANSWER -Heart rate is
120-140 beats per minute
-Arms are slightly longer than legs
-Neonates cannot protect against heat loss
-Anterior and posterior fontanels remain open
-Respirations are shallow and irregular at 30 to 50 breaths/min.
Physical development during infancy - ANSWER -Birth weight triples by one
year
-Growth is 1 inch per month until 6 months of age
-Infants can roll from back to stomach by 6 months
-Infants typically sleep through the night by 3-4 months (this is a lie)
-Infants will consume about 30 oz of milk/formula by 4 months.
Physical development during toddler age - ANSWER -Weight increases by
about 5 pounds per year
-The physical ability to control the anal and urethral sphincters develops
between 18-24 months.
-Height increases about 3 inches per year.
,-Anterior fontanel closes between 12-18 months
Cognitive and social changes during neonatal period - ANSWER -Behaviors
are primarily reflective
-Neonates focus and fixate on objects
-Neonates are sensitive to touch
-Neonates prefer human faces and contrasting black and white patterns.
Cognitive and social changes during infancy - ANSWER -Color discrimination
begins
-Imitation of sound begins in infancy
-Infants verbally interact with caregivers.
-Infants please themselves by cooing and laughing.
-Infants find pleasure in sucking.
Cognitive and social changes during toddler age - ANSWER -Language
develops
-Toddlers become more independent, learn control and autonomy
-Toilet training begins.
-Tantrums occur
-Toddlers begin to solve problems with thinking
Common health problems of infancy - ANSWER -Dental caries
-Failure to thrive
-Colic
,-Unintentional injury
-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Common health problems of toddler years - ANSWER -Infections
-Unintentional injury
A parent has brought her 11-month-old child to the healthcare clinic for a
well-child appointment and immunizations. To assess the child's risk for
injury, which question should the nurse ask the caregiver? Select all that
apply.
A. "Do you have any pets in your home?"
B. "Have you ever had a CPR class?"
C. "Does your child use a car seat?"
D. "Do you have any guns in your home?"
E. "Where do you keep poisons and medications in your home?" - ANSWER
All Apply
A. "Do you have any pets in your home?"
B. "Have you ever had a CPR class?"
C. "Does your child use a car seat?"
D. "Do you have any guns in your home?"
E. "Where do you keep poisons and medications in your home?"
The nurse practitioner is evaluating a 3-year-old in the clinic. The mother
states, "My son is still in diapers and he doesn't seem interested in using the
, toilet like my friends' toddlers." What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "You may not have the right incentive for him. Have you tried rewards?"
B. "He may be mentally slow. Let's do some further evaluation."
C. "It's most common for children to be out of diapers by 18 months."
D. "Often children will be into their preschool years before they are out of
diapers." - ANSWER D. "Often children will be into their preschool years
before they are out of diapers."
The nurse is assessing an infant for common health problems during the
3-month follow-up appointment. Which assessment finding is normal and
not a cause for concern?
A. Improper use of a car seat
B. Use of milk in a bottle during the night
C. Weight loss over the past month
D. The infant sleeps 10 hours a night - ANSWER D. The infant sleeps 10 hours
a night
Which best describe the cognitive and psychosocial development of the
neonate? Select all that apply.
A. Calms when pacified with warm blanket or swaddling
B. Possesses limited hearing
C. Focuses on objects
D. Exhibits reflexive responses to stimuli
