Question 1

Which healthy snack foods would the school nurse suggest to a group of adolescents?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

__________ refers to standing measurement,whereas _______ refers to measurement while the infant is in a recumbent position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to standing measurement,whereas _______ refers...

Question 3

An assessment of a child's nutritional status reveals the child is alert,with shiny hair,firm gums,firm mucous membranes,and regular elimination.How would this child's nutritional status be described?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overnourished 
B)  Undernourished 
C)  Well nourished 
D)  Borderline

Question 4

What would the nurse further investigate when assessing patterns of growth in a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Previous weight was in the 75th percentile, and present weight is in the 25th percentile. 
B)  Height is in the 90th percentile, and weight is in the 75th percentile. 
C)  Last weight was in the 5th percentile, and present weight is in the 10th percentile. 
D)  Weight is in the 50th percentile, and sibling's weight at the same age was in the 75th percentile.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The correct term for the child aged...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What activity would the nurse choose to meet Erikson's developmental task of industry when caring for a 7-year-old?

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 8

At a well-baby visit,parents of a 6-month-old ask when to take the infant for the first dental visit.What is the nurse's best response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "If the teeth are brushed regularly, the child should see a dentist by 3 years of age." 
B)  "The first dental visit should be arranged after the first tooth erupts." 
C)  "The child should have a dental examination when all deciduous teeth have erupted." 
D)  "A dental visit by 1 year of age is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry."

Question 9

The nurse has discussed with a mother the process of introducing solid foods to her 6-month-old infant.What statement by the mother leads the nurse to determine that learning has taken place?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I will give my infant rice cereal first." 
B)  "I will give my infant yellow vegetables first." 
C)  "I will give my infant egg yolks first." 
D)  "I will give my infant fruits first."

Question 10

What does the nurse calculate the basal metabolic index (BMI)of 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 11

What is the best nursing action when an 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?

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 12

A mother asks the nurse how much food should be offered to her 2-year-old.What is a good rule of thumb for serving size (in tablespoons)per year of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5

Question 13

An educational program is being presented to pediatric nurses on the relationship of play to childhood development.What information should be included in this presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Art play should be used sparingly. 
B)  Use of computer/video games is detrimental. 
C)  Understanding of child/parent relationships can be gained by observing play. 
D)  Play encourages self-expression. 
E)  Play provides a sense of accomplishment.

Question 14

A mother tells her 4-year-old child that balls should be played with outside and not inside the house.Why is the child likely to obey the rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child does not want to be punished. 
B)  The child wants to please her mother. 
C)  The child respects authority figures. 
D)  The child believes that following the rules is right.

Question 15

A mother reports that she and her husband have had one child together,but both have children from previous marriages living in their home.The nurse will base the care planning on what type of family?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear 
B)  Blended 
C)  Alternate 
D)  Extended

Question 16

The mother of a 7-month-old states,"The baby is eating food now.Should I give him regular milk,too?" What is the nurse's best response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "You should give the baby low-fat milk." 
B)  "Try the milk. See if he has any digestive problems." 
C)  "Continue breast milk or iron-fortified formula until 1 year of age." 
D)  "At this age, infants can tolerate lactose-free or soy-based milk."

Question 17

The nurse observes that a 2-year-old is able to use a spoon steadily at mealtime.What does self-feeding help to develop in the toddler?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good nutrition 
B)  A sense of independence 
C)  Adequate height and weight 
D)  Healthy teeth

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