Deck 29: Neonatal and Pediatric Care

Question 1

All of the following statements about burping an infant are true, EXCEPT:

A) Air in the stomach can cause severe abdominal pain.
B) Infants swallow air while drinking.
C) Burp infants after every 1-2 ounces they drink.
D) Burping is necessary because babies overeat, which causes them to spit up excess milk or formula.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Bath water for the infant should be

A) comfortable.
B) between 85-100 degrees F.
C) safe.
D) all of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The infancy stage of development is considered from

A) 1 month to 1 year.
B) birth to 1 year.
C) birth to 2 years.
D) 1 month to 2 years.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The normal respiratory rate for preschoolers is

A) 30-60.
B) 24-40.
C) 22-34.
D) 12-16.

Question 5

The radical pulse can be routinely used in the child at what age?

A) over six years
B) at any age
C) three years
D) none of the above

Question 6

When taking a child's blood pressure, the stethoscope is placed

A) on the brachial artery above the cuff.
B) on the brachial artery on the inner aspect of the elbow below the cuff.
C) on the radial pulse near the wrist above the cuff.
D) none of the above

Question 7

Preschoolers are children from age 3-to-6 years.

Question 8

Family members should be discouraged in taking part in the child's care because they are NOT knowledgeable about medical procedures.

Question 9

The safe and comfortable water temperature for an infant tub bath is 110 degrees F.

Question 10

Infants are children of the ages 1 month to 2 years.