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MCN 374 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM|
COMPLETE 190 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
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Why is a diet higher in fat important to young children? - ANSWER - it promotes proper brain development
What is the connection between meconium and maternal drug use during pregnancy? - ANSWER - the meconium is similar to rings on a tree and can determine the stage of pregnancy that drug use was present
What condition is a major concern for children that play tackle football or other intense contact sports? - ANSWER - chronic traumatic encephalopathy
What is important to know about screening? - ANSWER - it identifies that there MIGHT be a problem that should be further evaluated
Name one developmental screening tool that is used. - ANSWER - Denver II
Name the 3 types of play. - ANSWER - -Recreational (child directed) 1 / 4
pg. 2 -Therapeutic (adult directed) -Therapy (adult observation of play expressions and then interpretation)
What age group is the most difficult to assess? - ANSWER - Toddlers
(T/F): Communicating with children requires analogies and metaphors. -
ANSWER - False, they should be avoided
What happens with an infant’s fingers when they are upset? - ANSWER
- splay out
In early childhood, your best communication technique is to focus on the _____. - ANSWER - child
(T/F): It is important to smile while doing painful things to a young child
because it will make them feel better. - ANSWER - False
For what age group is body integrity a concern? - ANSWER - preschool and school age
What is the nurse's job in relation to the patient's transitional object? - ANSWER - Not to lose it!
An infant is more likely to develop (acidosis/alkalosis). - ANSWER - acidosis r/t decreased ability to expire CO2 2 / 4
pg. 3 An infant's cardiac output is dependent on (heart rate/stroke volume). - ANSWER - heart rate, causing the HR to become more rapid in times of increased demand
Infants are obligatory (mouth/nose) breathers. - ANSWER - nose
The (anterior/posterior) fontanel closes first. - ANSWER - posterior, closes between 2-3 months (anterior closes up to ~18 months)
The infant's kidneys are not able to (concentrate/dilute) urine due to immaturity. - ANSWER - concentrate
Until about 4-5 years old, the ________ is the primary breathing muscle, causing children to be _______-breathers. - ANSWER - diaphragm, belly
What infant condition has been linked to SSRI use in the mother during pregnancy? - ANSWER - prolonged QT intervals
If a preauricular skin tag is seen on an infant's ear, what should you suspect? - ANSWER - the infant has a possible kidney issue, get a renal U/S!
What age range is DM type 1 typically diagnosed? - ANSWER - age 3-5
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pg. 4 If a condition is considered congenital, when did it originate? - ANSWER - during gestation
Name BNCXZ for infants. - ANSWER - -mobiles -moving toys
Name the recommended toys for toddlers. - ANSWER - -life like toys (phones, tools) -transitional objects -push/pull toys -blocks -large balls
Name the recommended toys for preschoolers. - ANSWER - -coloring books -books -videos -things to encourage imagination
Name the recommended toys for school-age children. - ANSWER - - cards -books -puzzles (100+) -games (video and board)
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