Question 1

The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a 9-month-old girl during a well-baby visit. Which of the following topics would be most appropriate?

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Question 2

The nurse in a community clinic is caring for a 6-month-old boy and his mother. Which of the following is the priority intervention to promote adequate growth?

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Question 3

The nurse is caring for a 7-month-old girl during a well-child visit. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for this child?

Accepted Answer

At 7 months, a child is typically starting to transition from bottle to cup, so discussing the type of sippy cup to use is appropriate.

Question 4

The nurse is assessing a 12-month-old boy with an English-speaking father and a Spanish- speaking mother. The boy does not say mama or dada yet. Which of the following is the priority intervention?

Accepted Answer

The child may be using Spanish words instead of English ones, so it's important to first determine if the child is using words in the language spoken by the mother.

Question 5

A 6-month-old girl weighs 14.7 pounds during a scheduled check-up. Her birth weight was 8 pounds. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?

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Discussing the child's feeding patterns is the priority nursing intervention to ensure that the child is receiving adequate nutrition and to identify any potential issues with feeding that could affect growth and development. This approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of the child's nutritional intake and any necessary adjustments.

Question 6

The nurse is educating a first-time mother who has a 1-week-old boy. Which of the following is the most accurate anticipatory guidance?

Accepted Answer

At 1 week old, a newborn's stomach capacity is indeed small, holding less than 1 ounce (30 milliliters). This is crucial information for a new mother to understand how often her baby needs to feed. Neonatal teeth are rare, fontanels typically close much later (the posterior fontanel by 2-3 months and the anterior fontanel by 18-24 months), and the step reflex usually disappears around 2 months of age, not when the child begins to walk.

Question 7

A mother is concerned about her infant's spitting up. Which suggestion would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the baby sitting up for about 30 minutes after feeding can help prevent spitting up by allowing gravity to assist in keeping the food in the stomach. This position helps reduce the likelihood of reflux, which is common in infants.

Question 8

The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a mother to help promote healthy sleep for her 3-week old baby. Which of the following recommended guidelines might be included in the teaching plan?

Accepted Answer

Placing the baby on his or her back when sleeping is a key recommendation to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and promote safe sleep practices. The other options do not align with safe sleep guidelines.

Question 9

The nurse is counseling the mother of a newborn who is concerned about her baby's constant crying. What teaching would be appropriate for this mother?

Accepted Answer

Reducing stimulation can help soothe a baby and potentially decrease the length of crying episodes. Babies can become overwhelmed by too much sensory input, and reducing stimulation can help calm them.

Quiz 25: Growth and Development of the Newborn and Infant