Newborn Care
Infant Development
Peds Growth & Nutrition
Pediatric Disorders
Peds Nursing Interventions
100
What are the five components of the APGAR score?
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respirations
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Who is APGAR named after?
100
At what age should an infant be able to roll over from tummy to back?
Around 4 months
100
What is the first solid food typically introduced to infants around 4–6 months?
Iron-fortified rice cereal
100
What is the most common chronic illness in children?
Asthma
100
What is this preferred site for infant IM injections called?
Vastus lateralis
200
What is considered a normal newborn respiratory rate?
30–60 breaths per minute
200
At what age do most infants double their birth weight?
By about 6 months
200
This food carries what risk for babies under 12 months?
Botulism
200
What is the primary concern with a child who has croup?
Airway obstruction from swelling (stridor).
200
What distraction techniques can help reduce anxiety for a toddler during a procedure?
Play therapy, bubbles, toys, comfort items
300
What is the purpose of erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns?
To prevent neonatal conjunctivitis caused by gonorrhea/chlamydia
300
What is the recommended position for infants during sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS?
On the back (“supine” position)
300
What is the daily recommended milk intake for toddlers (1–3 years old)?
About 16–24 oz per day
300
A child with cystic fibrosis needs what type of medication with every meal?
Pancreatic enzymes
300
A 3-year-old is NPO before surgery. What is the best toy to provide for comfort?
A stuffed animal or favorite blanket (non-food comfort item)
400
A newborn has acrocyanosis. Is this a normal finding or a sign of distress?
Normal finding in the first 24 hours / temporary and if it only affects the extremities.
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What is acrocyanosis?
400
At what age do most infants start sitting without support?
About 8 months
400
What vitamin deficiency is most associated with rickets in children?
Vitamin D deficiency
400
What condition is characterized by the “slapped cheek” rash in children?
Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum)
400
How should medications be explained to a school-aged child to encourage cooperation?
Use simple, age-appropriate explanations; avoid medical jargon
500
The umbilical cord stump should be kept clean and dry, and typically falls off within what time frame?
10-14 days (1-2 weeks)
500
What fine motor skill is developed around 9 months that allows the infant to pick up small objects?
Pincer grasp
500
At what age is it recommended to introduce whole cow’s milk into a child’s diet?
At 12 months of age
500
What is the priority nursing intervention for a child experiencing a sickle cell crisis?
Promote hydration and manage pain with analgesics
500
What is the best way to obtain an accurate temperature in a 2-year-old child?
Axillary temperature (or tympanic if appropriate).