GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
PEDIATRICS ACTUAL FINAL EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS [GU ARANTEED
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A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old toddler who has been hospitalized for 10 days. After the toddler's mother leaves the room, the nurse observes the toddler sitting quietly in the corner of the crib, sucking her thumb. When the nurse approaches the crib, the toddler turns away from the nurse. The nurse should understand that these behaviors indicate which of the following developmental reactions? - ANSWER-Anxiety reaction
A nurse is speaking with the mother of a 6-year-old child. Which of the following statements by the mother should concern the nurse? - ANSWER-The teacher says my child has to squint to see the board
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A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit. The nurse should understand that birth weight typically doubles by what age? - ANSWER-6 months
A nurse is providing health promotion teaching to an adolescent. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Your need for sleep will increase during periods of growth
A nurse is developing a health program for the parents of school-age boys. Which of the following information about pubescent changes should the nurse include in the program? - ANSWER-Growth spurts in height occur toward the end of mid puberty
A nurse is caring for a child who is on a clear liquid diet. At lunch, the child consumed 1/2 cup of milk, 3 oz gelatin, 1 oz of an ice pop, and 20 ml of ginger ale. How many ml should the nurse record as the child's fluid intake? - ANSWER-260 mL
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as expected of a toddler? - ANSWER-Separates easily form primary care giver for short periods of time
A nurse is preparing to measure an infant's vital signs. The nurse should use which of the following sites to assess a heart rate? - ANSWER-Apex of the heart
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