Pediatrics Questions
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A mother visits the clinic with her 2-month-old son for a routine visit. The mother has been bottle feeding the infant and asks the nurse, "When can I start giving him solid foods?" The nurse should instruct the mother that solid foods can be introduced when the infant is
A nurse examines a 6-month-old infant. The persistence of which reflex should the nurse recognize as abnormal?
when can toddlers switch from whole milk to low fat milk?
During examination of a newborn, the nurse strokes the lateral edge and ball of the newborn's foot so that the toes fan. What reflex is the nurse eliciting from this action?
While assessing a 6-week-old infant new to the clinic, the nurse notices that the infant's ears fall below the imaginary line that runs from the inner canthus of the eye to the outer canthus and ear. What might indicate to the nurse that this finding is a normal variant in this case?
A mother brings her 2-month-old infant to the health care clinic because she has noticed a bulge at the umbilicus that seems to get bigger when the baby cries. That nurse recognizes this as what type of finding?
A nurse auscultates the chest of a newborn. The nurse hears breath sounds that are loud and harsh. Which of the following does this finding most likely indicate?
A nurse assesses a newborn and finds fine, downy hair all over the newborn's skin. How should the nurse document this finding?
Which action by the nurse demonstrates the correct technique of assessing for arm recoil?
A newborn male is diagnosed with undescended testicles. If left untreated, what health problem is this child at risk for developing? Select all that apply.
The nurse is planning to instruct a first time mother about her newborn. The nurse should plan to instruct the mother that the newborn
A newborn appears to be in respiratory distress with a respiratory rate of 70 breaths/min, nasal flaring, and intercostal retractions. The newborn has a temperature of 37.2°C (98.9°F;) and a pulse rate of 190 beats/min. What is the normal range for a newborn's heart rate?
While assessing a newborn infant, the nurse observes yellow-white retention cysts in the newborn's mouth. The nurse should explain to the infant's parents that these spots are usually indicative of
The nurse begins the assessment of a 1-month-old baby. What should the nurse do first when weighing this client?
Which action by the nurse demonstrates the correct technique to assess the anus?
at 30 months of age a toddler should weigh how many times their birth weight?
Which action by the nurse demonstrates the correct technique of assessing for the square window sign?
The nurse prepares to assess a newborn's apical heart rate. Where should the nurse place the stethoscope for this assessment?
The nurse is conducting a wellness visit with a 2-month-old baby. Which finding should the nurse expect when assessing this client?
What should a nurse expect to hear when auscultating a newborn's heart sounds? Select all that apply.