Maternal And Child Health Nursing NCLEX Quiz 19

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While performing a physical assessment of a 12 month-old. the nurse notes that the infant’s anterior fontanel is still slightly open. Which of the following is the nurse’s most appropriate action?;
- A.
  
  Notify the physician immediately because there is a problem.;
- B.
  
  Perform an intensive neurological examination.;
- C.
  
  Perform an intensive developmental examination.;
- D.
  
  Do nothing because this is a normal finding for the age.;
Correct Answer
D. Do nothing because this is a normal finding for the age.;

Explanation
The anterior fontanelle typically closes anywhere between 12 to 18 months of age. Thus. assessing the anterior fontanelle as still being slightly open is a normal finding requiring no further action. Because it is normal finding for this age. notifying the physician or performing additional examinations are inappropriate.;

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When teaching a mother about introducing solid foods to her child. which of the following indicates the earliest age at which this should be done?;
- A.
  
  1 month;
- B.
  
  2 months;
- C.
  
  3 months;
- D.
  
  4 months;
Correct Answer
D. 4 months;

Explanation
Solid foods are not recommended before age 4 to 6 months because of the sucking reflex and the immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract and immune system. Therefore. the earliest age at which to introduce foods is 4 months. Any time earlier would be inappropriate.;

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3.

The infant of a substance-abusing mother is at risk for developing a sense of which of the following?;
- A.
  
  Mistrust;
- B.
  
  Shame;
- C.
  
  Guilt;
- D.
  
  Inferiority;
Correct Answer
A. Mistrust;

Explanation
According to Erikson. infants need to have their needs met consistently and effectively to develop a sense of trust. An infant whose needs are consistently unmet or who experiences significant delays in having them met. such as in the case of the infant of a substance-abusing mother. will develop a sense of uncertainty. leading to mistrust of caregivers and the environment.Option B: Toddlers develop a sense of shame when their autonomy needs are not met consistently.Option C: Preschoolers develop a sense of guilt when their sense of initiative is thwarted.Option D: Schoolagers develop a sense of inferiority when they do not develop a sense of industry.;

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Which of the following toys should the nurse recommend for a 5-month-old?;
- A.
  
  A big red balloon;
- B.
  
  A teddy bear with button eyes;
- C.
  
  A push-pull wooden truck;
- D.
  
  A colorful busy box;
Correct Answer
D. A colorful busy box;

Explanation
A busy box facilitates the fine motor development that occurs between 4 and 6 months.Option A: Balloons are contraindicated because small children may aspirate balloons.Option B: Because the button eyes of a teddy bear may detach and be aspirated. this toy is unsafe for children younger than 3 years.Option C: A 5-month-old is too young to use a push-pull toy.;

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The mother of a 2-month-old is concerned that she may be spoiling her baby by picking her up when she cries. Which of the following would be the nurse’s best response?;
- A.
  
  “ Let her cry for a while before picking her up. so you don’t spoil her.”;
- B.
  
  “Babies need to be held and cuddled; you won’t spoil her this way.”
- C.
  
  “Crying at this age means the baby is hungry; give her a bottle.”
- D.
  
  “If you leave her alone she will learn how to cry herself to sleep.”;
Correct Answer
B. “Babies need to be held and cuddled; you won’t spoil her this way.”

Explanation
Infants need to have their security needs met by being held and cuddled. At 2 months of age. they are unable to make the connection between crying and attention. This association does not occur until late infancy or early toddlerhood.Option A: Letting the infant cry for a time before picking up the infant or leaving the infant alone to cry herself to sleep interferes with meeting the infant’s need for security at this very young age.Option C: Infants cry for many reasons. Assuming that the child Is hungry may cause overfeeding problems such as obesity.;

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When assessing an 18-month-old. the nurse notes a characteristic protruding abdomen. Which of the following would explain the rationale for this finding?;
- A.
  
  Increased food intake owing to age;
- B.
  
  Underdeveloped abdominal muscles;
- C.
  
  Bowlegged posture;
- D.
  
  Linear growth curve;
Correct Answer
B. Underdeveloped abdominal muscles;

Explanation
Underdeveloped abdominal musculature gives the toddler a characteristically protruding abdomen.Option A: During toddlerhood. food intake decreases. not increases.Option C: Toddlers are characteristically bowlegged because the leg muscles must bear the weight of the relatively large trunk.Option D: Toddler growth patterns occur in a steplike. not linear pattern.;

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If parents keep a toddler dependent in areas where he is capable of using skills. the toddler will develop a sense of which of the following?;
- A.
  
  Mistrust;
- B.
  
  Shame;
- C.
  
  Guilt;
- D.
  
  Inferiority;
Correct Answer
B. Shame;

Explanation
According to Erikson. toddlers experience a sense of shame when they are not allowed to develop appropriate independence and autonomy.Option A: Infants develop mistrust when their needs are not consistently gratified.Option C: Preschoolers develop guilt when their initiative needs are not met.Option D: While schoolagers develop a sense of inferiority when their industry needs are not met.;

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Which of the following is an appropriate toy for an 18-month-old?;
- A.
  
  Multiple-piece puzzle;
- B.
  
  Miniature cars;
- C.
  
  Finger paints;
- D.
  
  Comic book;
Correct Answer
C. Finger paints;

Explanation
Young trent textures. Thus. finger paints would be an appropriate toy choice.Option A: Multiple-piece toddlers are still sensorimotor learners and they enjoy the experience of feeling dizzy. such as puzzle. are too difficult to manipulate and may be hazardous if the pieces are small enough to be aspirated.Option B: Miniature cars also have a high potential for aspiration.Option D: Comic books are on too high a level for toddlers. Although they may enjoy looking at some of the pictures. toddlers are more likely to rip a comic book apart.;

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When teaching parents about the child’s readiness for toilet training. which of the following signs should the nurse instruct them to watch for in the toddler?;
- A.
  
  Demonstrates dryness for 4 hours;
- B.
  
  Demonstrates ability to sit and walk;
- C.
  
  Has a new sibling for stimulation;
- D.
  
  Verbalizes desire to go to the bathroom;
Correct Answer
D. Verbalizes desire to go to the bathroom;

Explanation
The child must be able to sate the need to go to the bathroom to initiate toilet training.Option A: Usually. a child needs to be dry for only 2 hours. not 4 hours.Option B: The child also must be able to sit. walk. and squat.Option C: A new sibling would most likely hinder toilet training.;

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When teaching parents about typical toddler eating patterns. which of the following should be included?;
- A.
  
  Food “jags.”;
- B.
  
  Preference to eat alone;
- C.
  
  Consistent table manners;
- D.
  
  Increase in appetite;
Correct Answer
A. Food “jags.”;

Explanation
Toddlers become picky eaters. experiencing food jags and eating large amounts one day and very little the next. A toddler’s food gags express a preference for the ritualism of eating one type of food for several days at a time.Option B: Toddlers typically enjoy socialization and limiting others at meal time.Option C: Toddlers prefer to feed themselves and thus are too young to have table manners.Option D: A toddler’s appetite and the need for calories. protein. and fluid decrease due to the dramatic slowing of growth rate.;

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Maternal And Child Health Nursing NCLEX Quiz 19

While performing a physical assessment of a 12 month-old. the nurse notes that the infant’s anterior fontanel is still slightly open. Which of the following is the nurse’s most appropriate action?;

When teaching a mother about introducing solid foods to her child. which of the following indicates the earliest age at which this should be done?;

The infant of a substance-abusing mother is at risk for developing a sense of which of the following?;

Which of the following toys should the nurse recommend for a 5-month-old?;

The mother of a 2-month-old is concerned that she may be spoiling her baby by picking her up when she cries. Which of the following would be the nurse’s best response?;

When assessing an 18-month-old. the nurse notes a characteristic protruding abdomen. Which of the following would explain the rationale for this finding?;

If parents keep a toddler dependent in areas where he is capable of using skills. the toddler will develop a sense of which of the following?;

Which of the following is an appropriate toy for an 18-month-old?;

When teaching parents about the child’s readiness for toilet training. which of the following signs should the nurse instruct them to watch for in the toddler?;

When teaching parents about typical toddler eating patterns. which of the following should be included?;