Baby, Baby, Baby
This type of feeding is recommended for most infants for approximately the first 6 months of life.
What is breastfeeding?
This activity is one of the best ways for young children to develop physically, socially, and cognitiively.
What is play?
During adolescence, this developmental task becomes especially important as teens develop their sense of self.
What is identity development?
A 2-month-old smiles in response to a caregiver's face and voice. This is an example of what type of developmental milestone?
What is social development?
During adolescence, this type of thinking develops, allowing teens to consider abstract concepts and hypothetical situations.
What is formal operational thinking?
To reduce the risk of sudden infant death, infants should be placed in this position to sleep.
What is supine or on their back?
Parents should begin teaching children this safety skill as soon as they are developmentally ready, especially around water.
What is water safety/swimming skills?
Nurses should encourage adolescents to participate in regular physical activity, with this general goal commonly recommended for teens.
What is at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day?
The nurse places a toy in front of a 6-month-old, who reaches for it and transfers it from one hand to the other. This demonstrates development in this area.
What is fine motor development?
An adolescent frequently compares their appearance to influencers on social media and says, “I'll never look good enough.” The nurse should assess for concerns related to this.
What is body image?
Parents should keep this type of food away from infants under the age of 1 year because it may cause infant botulism.
What is honey?
To prevent poisoning, medications and household chemicals should be stored in this location.
What is locked and out of reach?
This type of screening should be included when assessing adolescents for health-risk behaviors, including alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and sexual activity.
What is confidential risk assessment/screening?
A parent asks when solid foods should generally be introduced. The nurse explains that most infants are developmentally ready at approximately this age.
What is 6 months?
A 14-year-old tells the nurse, “My friends are always pressuring me to do things I don't want to do.” Which nursing intervention BEST promotes healthy adolescent development?
A. Tell the adolescent to stop spending time with those friends.
B. Encourage the adolescent to develop assertive communication and refusal skills.
C. Tell the parents to monitor all of the adolescent's activities.
D. Explain that peer pressure is unavoidable during adolescence.
What is "B — Encourage assertive communication and refusal skills."
This vitamin is routinely recommended for breastfed infants because breast milk may not provide enough of it.
What is Vitamin D?
This type of restraint should be used whenever a young child rides in a motor vehicle, according to the child's size, age, and recommendations.
What is a car seat/booster seat?
When discussing sensitive topics with an adolescent, the nurse should provide this before asking personal questions.
What is privacy/confidentiality (within legal limits)?
A 9-month-old pulls up to stand but cannot walk independently. The parent is worried. The nurse should explain that this behavior is generally what?
What is an expected developmental milestone?
A 13-year-old has recently experienced a rapid increase in height, acne, and other physical changes. The nurse explains that the timing and rate of these changes can vary significantly among adolescents. What is the nurse promoting?
What is acceptance of normal variation in puberty?
A 4-month-old is beginning to reach for objects and roll. Which parent statement indicates the greatest need for additional teaching?
A. "I'll never leave my baby unattended on the changing table."
B. "I'll keep small objects out of reach."
C. "I'll put pillows around my baby so they don't roll off the bed."
D. "I'll make sure the crib mattress is firm."
What is "C. I'll put pillows around my baby so they don't roll off the bed."
A 2-year-old repeatedly says "NO!" and insists on doing everything independently. This behavior is consistent with this developmental stage.
What is autonomy vs. shame and doubt?
An adolescent says, “I don't need a seat belt because I'm a good driver.” The nurse recognizes this statement as an example of this common adolescent characteristic that can increase injury risk.
What is risk-taking behavior?
The nurse is assessing a 12-month-old. Which finding should be reported for further developmental evaluation?
A. Pulls to stand
B. Uses a pincer grasp
C. Says one or two words
D. Does not sit without support
What is "D — does not sit without support?"
During a wellness visit, an adolescent says, “I don't really care what I eat because I'm done growing anyway.” Which response by the nurse is BEST?
A. “You should be eating less now that your growth is slowing.”
B. “Nutrition is still important because your body and brain continue developing during adolescence.”
C. “Most teenagers don't need to worry about nutrition.”
D. “You should take a multivitamin instead of changing your diet.”
What is "B — Nutrition is still important because the body and brain continue developing during adolescence."