Pediatric Growth and Development Q&A 2024 Solution
A nurse is providing health promotion teaching to the parents of an infant. Which of the following
... [Show More] is the leading cause of death among this age group.
A. Congenital anomalies
B. Respiratory distress
C. Unintentional injuries
D. Sudden Infant death syndrome - ANSWER - A. Congenital anomalies
A nurse is assessing a 3-month-old. Which of the following findings should reported to the provider.
A. Unable to raise head when in prone position
B. Unable to sit without support
C. Unable to pick up an object with his fingers
D. Unable to bring an object to his mouth - ANSWER - A. Unable to raise head when in prone position
Rationale: A 3-month-old should be able to raise their head and shoulders from prone position; therefore this should be reported to the provider.
At what month should infant be able to sit without support? - ANSWER - 8 months
At what month should infant be able to grasp objects with fingers - ANSWER - 6 months
At what month should an infant be able to bring objects to his mouth? - ANSWER - 4 months
A nurse is providing home safety information to the parents of an 11-month-old infant. Which of the following should be included? (Select all that apply).
A. Avoid grapes and popcorn.
B. Rattles and small stuffed animals with buttons are safe.
C. Store corrosive chemicals in glass food containers.
D. Place house plants on floor rather than hanging from ceiling.
E. Position the crib away from windows. - ANSWER - A. Avoid grapes and popcorn.
E. Position the crib away from windows.
A nurse is assessing the psychological development of a toddler. The nurse is aware that this stage is characterized by which of the following?
A. Imaginary playmates
B. Erikson's stage of initiative versus guilt
C. Demonstrations of sexual curiosity
D. Negative behaviors characterized by the need for autonomy - ANSWER - D. Negative behaviors characterized by the need for autonomy
Rationale: Assertion of autonomy is seen in toddlers as they begin their language and social development. [Show Less]