Q: A nurse is caring for a child who is more than 3 yrs old. List 5 basic assessments that the nurse should include in the child's physical assesment.

A: Height; Temperature :Weight :Respiratory rate: blood pressure; Heart Rate

Q:A mother tells the nurse that her daughter’s favorite toy is a large box in which a stove came. She plays “house” in it with her toddler brother. The nurse should recognize that this is:

A: Creative Play that should be encouraged

Q:A nurse is caring for a 5 yr old child who has autism and lives with her mother, 2 brothers and grandma. Which of the following describes the family composition?

A: Extended family

Q: The parents of a 9-month-old infant tell the nurse that they are worried about their baby’s thumb-sucking. The nurse’s reply should be based on what?

A: There is no need to restrain nonnutritive sucking during infancy

Q:What best describes how children grow from Head to Toe

A:Cephalocaudal

Q:What is the term given to age based on functional behavior and the child's ability to adapt to the environment.; doesn't necessarily correspond to chronological age.

A: Developmental Age

Q: The mother of a 3-month old breastfed infant asks about giving her baby water since it is summer and very warm. The nurse recommends

A:Fluids in addition to breast milk are not needed

Q:A parent of an 8-month old infant tells the nurse that the baby cries and screams whenever the infant is left with the grandparents. The nurse’s reply should be based on which of the following? A: This is a normal reaction for this age

Q:Appearance of behavior more appropiate to an earlier stage of development; often used to cope with stress or anxiety--anytime and especially w/ hospitalization

A: Regression

Q:Which is the most appropriate recommendation for relief of teething pain?

A: Give child a frozen teething ring to relieve inflammation

Q:Which statement explains why it can be difficult to assess a child’s dietary intake?

A:No systemic assessment tool has been developed

Q: A nurse is caring for several children. Match each of the following parenting styles to the parental statement that most reflects that style?

A: Dictatorial: Your curfew is at 10pm. You know that.

Democratic: Tonight is a school night, so you need to come home at 10. Permissive: As long as you get your homework done.