Chapter 13
A newborn is born at 35 weeks' gestation. What classification best describes this infant?
What is a preterm infant?
At what age does an infant typically double birth weight?
What is 6 months?
According to Erikson, the toddler's developmental task is:
What is Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt?
According to Erikson, the preschooler's developmental task is:
What is Initiative vs. Guilt?
At what age are the first routine childhood vaccines typically administered?
What is 2 months?
The nurse is caring for a preterm infant with grunting, nasal flaring, and retractions. What complication is the nurse most concerned about?
What is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
An 8-month-old cries when the parent leaves the room. What developmental behavior is occurring?
What is separation anxiety?
A parent says their toddler throws tantrums frequently. What is the best nursing response?
What is remain calm and provide consistent limits?
A preschooler believes a bandage has "magic powers." This demonstrates which Piaget stage?
What is Preoperational thought (magical thinking)?
Which vaccines are routinely administered at 12 months?
What are MMR and Varicella?
A postterm infant has peeling skin and long fingernails. What additional complication should the nurse monitor for?
What is meconium aspiration syndrome?
Which food should the nurse recommend avoiding until after 12 months?
What is honey?
What type of play is most common during toddlerhood?
What is parallel play?
What type of play is expected for preschoolers?
What is cooperative play?
A child has a mild cold without fever on immunization day. Should vaccines be delayed?
What is No—mild illness is not a contraindication
A preterm newborn's temperature is 36.1°C (97°F). Why is this finding concerning?
What is cold stress leading to increased oxygen and glucose consumption?
Parents report their 9-month-old is putting everything in the mouth. How should the nurse respond?
What is this is expected exploration and requires close supervision for safety?
A parent asks when toilet training should begin. What is the best response?
What is when the child demonstrates developmental readiness?
Parents report their preschooler asks "Why?" hundreds of times each day. What should the nurse explain?
What is this reflects normal cognitive development and curiosity?
After receiving DTaP, a child develops redness and soreness at the injection site. What should the nurse teach the parents?
What is this is an expected response and comfort measures may be used?
A 30-week infant suddenly develops abdominal distention, feeding intolerance, and bloody stools. What disorder does the nurse suspect?
What is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)?
A 10-month-old cannot sit independently or transfer objects between hands. What is the nurse's priority?
What is further developmental assessment/referral?
Which injury prevention teaching is highest priority for parents of toddlers?
What is preventing poisoning by locking medications and household chemicals?
Which safety topic should receive the greatest emphasis for preschool-aged children?
What is motor vehicle and bicycle safety (appropriate restraints/helmets)?
Why are live vaccines generally avoided in severely immunocompromised children?
What is they may cause disease because the weakened immune system cannot adequately respond?