Test Pediatric Growth and Development: NCLEX Questions FLASH CARDS
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Test Pediatric Growth and Development:
NCLEX Questions FLASH CARDS
The nurse is aware that the age at which the posterior fontanelle closes is _____ months.
a. 2 to 3
b. 3 to 6
c. 6 to 9
d. 9 to 12 Ans- ANS: A
The posterior fontanelle closes between 2 and 3 months of age.
Which stage of...
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Test Pediatric Growth and Development:
NCLEX Questions FLASH CARDS
The nurse is aware that the age at which the posterior fontanelle closes is _____ months.
a. 2 to 3
b. 3 to 6
c. 6 to 9
d. 9 to 12 Ans- ANS: A
The posterior fontanelle closes between 2 and 3 months of age.
Which stage of development is most unstable and challenging regarding development of personal
identity?
A) Adolescence
B) Toddler hood
C) Childhood
D) Infancy Ans- A) Adolescence
A maternity nurse is providing instruction to a new mother regarding the psychosocial development of
the newborn infant. Using Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the nurse would instruct the
mother to
A) Allow the newborn infant to signal a need
B) Anticipate all of the needs of the newborn infant
C) Avoid the newborn infant during the first 10 minutes of crying
D) Attend to the newborn infant immediately when crying Ans- A) Allow the newborn infant to signal a
need. Trust vs Mistrust stage-This will allow the infant opportunity to gain trust.
A mother of a 3-year-old tells a clinic nurse that the child is rebelling constantly and having temper
tantrums. The nurse most appropriately tells the mother to:
,A) Punish the child every time the child says "no", to change the behavior
B) Allow the behavior because this is normal at this age period
C) Set limits on the child's behavior
D) Ignore the child when this behavior occurs Ans- C) Set limits on the child's behavior-According to
Erikson, the child focuses on independence between ages 1 and 3 years. Gaining independence often
means that the child has to rebel against the parents' wishes. Saying things like "no" or "mine" and
having temper tantrums are common during this period of development. Being consistent and setting
limits on the child's behavior are the necessary elements.
A nurse is evaluating the developmental level of a 2-year-old. Which of the following does the nurse
expect to observe in this child?
A) Uses a fork to eat
B) Uses a cup to drink
C) Uses a knife for cutting food
D) Pours own milk into a cup Ans- B. By age 2 years, the child can use a cup and can use a spoon
correctly but with some spilling. By ages 3 to 4, the child begins to use a fork. By the end of the
preschool period, the child should be able to pour milk into a cup and begin to use a knife for cutting.
A clinic nurse assesses the communication patterns of a 5-month-old infant. The nurse determines that
the infant is demonstrating the highest level of developmental achievement expected if the infant:
A) Uses simple words such as "mama"
B) Uses monosyllabic babbling
C) Links syllables together
D) Coos when comforted Ans- B. Using monosyllabic babbling occurs between 3 and 6 months of age.
Using simple words such as "mama" occurs between 9 and 12 months. Linking syllables together when
communicating occurs between 6 and 9 months. Cooing begins at birth and continues until 2 months.
A nurse is preparing to care for a 5-year-old who has been placed in traction following a fracture of the
femur. The nurse plans care, knowing that which of the following is the most appropriate activity for this
child?
, A) Large picture books
B) A radio
C) Crayons and coloring book
D) A sports video Ans- C. In the preschooler, play is simple and imaginative and includes activities such
as crayons and coloring books, puppets, felt and magnetic boards, and Play-Doh. Large picture books are
most appropriate for the infant. A radio and a sports video are most appropriate for the adolescent.
A 16-year-old is admitted to the hospital for acute appendicitis, and an appendectomy is performed.
Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to facilitate normal growth and
development?
A) Allow the family to bring in the child's favorite computer games
B) Encourage the parents to room-in with the child
C) Encourage the child to rest and read
D) Allow the child to participate in activities with other individuals in the same age group when the
condition permits Ans- D. Adolescents often are not sure whether they want their parents with them
when they are hospitalized. Because of the importance of the peer group, separation from friends is a
source of anxiety. Ideally, the members of the peer group will support their ill friend. Options a, b, and c
isolate the child from the peer group.
The mother of a toddler asks a nurse when it is safe to place the car safety seat in a face-forward
position. The best nursing response is which of the following?
A) When the toddler weighs 20 lbs
B) The seat should not be placed in a face-forward position unless there are safety locks in the car
C) The seat should never be place in a face-forward position because the risk of the child unbuckling the
harness
D) When the weight of the toddler is greater than 40 lbs Ans- A. The transition point for switching to the
forward facing position is defined by the manufacturer of the convertible car safety seat but is generally
at a body weight of 9 kg or 20 lb and 1 year of age. Convertible car safety seats are used until the child
weighs at least 40 lb. Options b, c, and d are incorrect
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