Newborn Care
What are the five components of the APGAR score?
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respirations
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At what age should an infant be able to roll over from tummy to back?
Around 4 months
What is the first solid food typically introduced to infants around 4–6 months?
Iron-fortified rice cereal
What is the most common chronic illness in children?
Asthma
Where is the preferred site for intramuscular (IM) injections in infants?
Vastus lateralis (thigh)
What is considered a normal newborn respiratory rate?
30–60 breaths per minute
At what age do most infants double their birth weight?
By about 6 months
How long is exclusive breastfeeding recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics?
First 6 months exclusively
What is the primary concern with a child who has croup?
Airway obstruction from swelling (stridor).
What distraction techniques can help reduce anxiety for a toddler during a procedure?
Play therapy, bubbles, toys, comfort items
What is the purpose of erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns?
To prevent neonatal conjunctivitis caused by gonorrhea/chlamydia
What is the recommended position for infants during sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS?
On the back (“supine” position)
What is the daily recommended milk intake for toddlers (1–3 years old)?
About 16–24 oz per day
A child with cystic fibrosis needs what type of medication with every meal?
Pancreatic enzymes
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)
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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At what age do most infants start sitting without support?
About 8 months
What vitamin deficiency is most associated with rickets in children?
Vitamin D deficiency
What condition is characterized by the “slapped cheek” rash in children?
Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum)
How should medications be explained to a school-aged child to encourage cooperation?
Use simple, age-appropriate explanations; avoid medical jargon
What is the difference between caput succedaneum and cephalohematoma?
Caput succedaneum: Edema, crosses sutures, resolves in days.
Cephalohematoma: Blood collection, does not cross sutures, resolves in weeks
What fine motor skill is developed around 9 months that allows the infant to pick up small objects?
Pincer grasp
At what age is it recommended to introduce whole cow’s milk into a child’s diet?
At 12 months of age
What is the priority nursing intervention for a child experiencing a sickle cell crisis?
Promote hydration and manage pain with analgesics
What is the best way to obtain an accurate temperature in a 2-year-old child?
Axillary temperature (or tympanic if appropriate). Rectal not routine due to risk