1. What is the correct amount of wet diapers a mature infant should produce each day?

An infant should have 6 to 8 wet diapers/day.

2. The nurse goes in to check on a new mother to see how breast-feeding is going with her new son.

The nurse observes the infant is on the mother's lap with the blanket unwrapped, and the mother is

washing his face, and gently stroking the baby. The mother has trouble breastfeeding the last few

times. What is the appropriate response from the nurse?

"You are doing a wonderful job attempting to wake the baby."

3. The nurse is observing a 6-month-old boy for developmental progress. For which typical milestone

should the nurse look?

Puts down a little ball to pick up a stuffed toy

4. The nurse is completing a developmental assessment on a 6-month-old infant. Which findings

indicate the need for additional follow-up? Select all that apply.

The infant has frequent episodes of crossed eyes.

The infant does not pay attention to noises behind him.

The infant seems disinterested in the surrounding environment.

5. The nurse is assessing a 1-year-old at the well-child annual visit and notes the child is meeting

the growth parameters. After noting the birth weight was 8 pounds (3.6 kg) and length was 20 inches

(50.8 cm) long, which measurements would the nurse prepare to document for this visit?

24 pounds (10.8kg) and 30 inches (75 cm)

6. Which developmental milestone would the nurse expect an 11-month-old infant to have achieved?

Sitting independently

7.The nurse is assessing the sleeping practices of the parents of a 4-month-old girl who wakes

repeatedly during the night. Which parent comment might reveal a cause for the night waking?

They put her to bed when she falls asleep.

8. The nurse is educating the mother of a newborn about feeding practices. The nurse correctly

advises the mother that:

the newborn's stomach can hold between one-half and 1 ounce.

9. A mother of a 9-month-old 18-pound (8.2 kg) infant asks the nurse about choosing the best car

seat. What should the nurse recommend?

a rear-facing 5-point harness restraint

10. The nurse is providing helpful feeding tips to the mother of a 2-week-old boy. Which

recommendations will best help the child feed effectively?

Maintain a feed-on-demand approach

11. The nurse is assessing the oral cavity of a 4-month-old infant. Which finding is consistent with

a child of this age?

No teeth

12. The nurse is making a home visit and observes the 7-month-old pulling the family dog's hair and