Question 1

The nurse observes that a 2-year-old is able to use a spoon steadily at mealtime.The nurse recognizes that being able to self feed is important to the toddler in developing:

Accepted Answer

A)   good nutrition.
B)   a sense of independence.
C)   adequate height and weight.
D)   healthy teeth. B

Question 2

The nurse suggests what approach(es)for introducing a toddler to new foods? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Serve one food at a time.
B)   Avoid showing personal likes or dislikes.
C)   Offer foods in small amounts, less than a teaspoon.
D)   Entice the toddler to eat with sweets.
E)   Serve food warm. A,B,C,E

Question 3

The correct term for the child aged 4 weeks to 1 year is ______________.

Accepted Answer

infant
A child between the ages of 4 weeks and 1 year is termed an infant.

Question 4

The pediatric nurse reminds a group of parents that children differ from adults in what way(s)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Higher metabolic rate
B)   Greater surface area in relation to their weight
C)   Less mature organ systems
D)   More fluid reserves
E)   Continuously changing growth and development pattern

Question 5

When demonstrating a bath procedure to parents of Vietnamese origin,the nurse should avoid:

Accepted Answer

A)   talking directly to the mother.
B)   exposing the child's genitals.
C)   touching the child's head.
D)   using cool water.

Question 6

When the nurse notes that an infant can lift her head before she can sit,the nurse is assessing _____ development.

Accepted Answer

A)   specific to general
B)   proximodistal
C)   cephalocaudal
D)   general to specific

Question 7

When the 8-year-old child comes to the school nurse with his central incisor in his hand and reports he knocked his tooth out on the water fountain,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)   give him an ice cube to suck on.
B)   have him wash his mouth out with peroxide and water.
C)   wrap the tooth in a clean tissue.
D)   wash off the tooth and place it in a container of milk.

Question 8

The nurse encourages a Puerto Rican family to bring food to a child because he is not eating the food served on his hospital tray.The nurse would expect the child to eat:

Accepted Answer

A)   dried beans mixed with rice.
B)   crisp vegetables.
C)   spaghetti and meatballs.
D)   wild berries, roots, and seeds.

Question 9

The nurse suggests to the parents of an obese 10-year-old that they use the Portion Plate for Kids placemat.How does this tool help with selection of portion sizes? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cartoon characters eating healthy foods
B)   Tips on healthy food choices
C)   Portion measurement in tablespoons for common food
D)   Calorie values for cup-size portions of common foods
E)   Familiar objects such as a deck of cards to measure servings

Question 10

The nurse planning anticipatory guidance for the caregiver of a preschool-age child would explain that permanent teeth begin erupting about the age of _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   6
C)   8
D)   10

Question 11

The nurse recognizes Piaget's concrete operational thinking when a:

Accepted Answer

A)   2-year-old says, "It's nighttime" when his room is darkened.
B)   4-year-old refers to the hospital as "my house. "
C)   5-year-old coloring a picture of a puppy says, "This is my puppy. "
D)   7-year-old says, "I am sick because I have germs in my chest. "

Question 12

A mother tells the nurse,"My 11-month-old son is not as active as my other children were at this age.He is the youngest of four and the older children love to dote on him." Which factor is influencing this child's language development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heredity
B)   Sex
C)   Mother's health during pregnancy
D)   Ordinal position

Question 13

The nurse includes in the care plan for a Hispanic family to encourage visits from the ____________ ____________,or _______________,for a healing ceremony.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse includes in the care plan...

Question 14

The nurse calculates the basal metabolic index (BMI)on an 8-year-old child who is 48 inches tall (1.2 meters)and weighs 100 pounds (45.4 kg)to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   28. 9.
B)   32. 4.
C)   34. 8.
D)   37. 6.

Question 15

An infant's birth weight is 7 pounds,8 ounces.The nurse can project the weight at 6 months to be _____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   15
C)   18
D)   22

Question 16

The nurse assesses an unmet need in a hospitalized child who clings to his mother as she is about to leave.The basic needs,as described by Maslow,that are unmet in this case are __________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse assesses an unmet need in...

Question 17

When a small group of preschool-age children were playing house,each child was pretending to be a particular family member.The nurse recognizes this as which type of play?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parallel
B)   Cooperative
C)   Symbolic
D)   Fantasy

Question 18

To meet Erikson's developmental task of industry,the nurse caring for a 7-year-old would choose an activity such as:

Accepted Answer

A)   completing a 50-piece jigsaw puzzle.
B)   looking at a comic book.
C)   playing a game of "I Spy" with the nurse.
D)   coloring a picture in a coloring book.

Question 19

The nurse has discussed with the mother introducing solid foods to the 6-month-old infant.The nurse determines that the mother understands the information when she states the first food she will give to the infant is:

Accepted Answer

A)   rice cereal.
B)   yellow vegetables.
C)   egg yolks.
D)   fruits.

Question 20

Which healthy snack food(s)would the school nurse suggest to a group of adolescents? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Bubble gum
B)   Chocolate-covered peanuts
C)   Raw vegetables
D)   Cheese
E)   Dried fruits

Exam 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition