Question 1

The nurse cautions that children who are put to sleep with a bottle are at risk for a dental problem called ___________ _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse cautions that children who are...

Question 2

The nurse suggests to the parents of an obese 10-year-old that they use the Portion Plate for Kids placemat.How does this tool help with selection of portion sizes? Select all that apply.
A) Cartoon characters eating healthy foods
B) Tips on healthy food choices
C) Portion measurement in tablespoons for common food
D) Calorie values for cup-size portions of common foods
E) Familiar objects such as a deck of cards to measure servings

Accepted Answer

The Portion Plate for Kids is a placemat that uses common objects such as a deck of playing cards or a baseball to measure serving portions.

Question 3

The nurse explains that when a mother tells her 4-year-old child that balls should be played with outside and not inside the house,the child is likely to obey the rule because she:
A) does not want to be punished.
B) wants to please her mother.
C) respects authority figures.
D) believes that following the rules is right.

Accepted Answer

According to Kohlberg,children in the preconventional stage (4 to 7 years)are obedient to their parents for fear of punishment.

Question 4

The pediatric nurse reminds a group of parents that children differ from adults in what way(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Higher metabolic rate
B) Greater surface area in relation to their weight
C) Less mature organ systems
D) More fluid reserves
E) Continuously changing growth and development pattern

Accepted Answer

Children are in a continuous growth and development pattern.Children have a greater surface area and a higher metabolic rate.All of their organ systems are not mature.

Question 5

The nurse calculates the basal metabolic index (BMI)on an 8-year-old child who is 48 inches tall (1.2 meters)and weighs 100 pounds (45.4 kg)to be:
A) 28. 9.
B) 32. 4.
C) 34. 8.
D) 37. 6.

Accepted Answer

The formula for BMI calculation is weight in kg divided by height in meters (squared):
45.4 (weight in kg)divided by 1.4 (1.2 squared)= 32.4.A BMI of over 30 is classified as obese.

Question 6

The nurse assesses an unmet need in a hospitalized child who clings to his mother as she is about to leave.The basic needs,as described by Maslow,that are unmet in this case are __________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse assesses an unmet need in...

Question 7

To entertain a 5-year-old child,the nurse would suggest the developmentally appropriate choice of a:
A) Jack-in-the-box.
B) book of nursery rhymes.
C) model airport with toy planes.
D) model car construction kit.

Accepted Answer

At this age children are into creative play.The model airport with toy planes is the most developmentally appropriate.

Question 8

The correct term for the child aged 4 weeks to 1 year is ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The correct term for the child aged...

Question 9

When demonstrating a bath procedure to parents of Vietnamese origin,the nurse should avoid:
A) talking directly to the mother.
B) exposing the child's genitals.
C) touching the child's head.
D) using cool water.

Accepted Answer

The Vietnamese are very sensitive about anyone touching a child's head because that is where consciousness lies.

Question 10

The nurse includes in the care plan for a Hispanic family to encourage visits from the ____________ ____________,or _______________,for a healing ceremony.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse includes in the care plan...

Question 11

The nurse suggests what approach(es)for introducing a toddler to new foods? Select all that apply.
A) Serve one food at a time.
B) Avoid showing personal likes or dislikes.
C) Offer foods in small amounts, less than a teaspoon.
D) Entice the toddler to eat with sweets.
E) Serve food warm.

Accepted Answer

Foods should be introduced in small,warm servings,one food at a time.Sweets and milk should not be offered until after solid food.

Question 12

Which healthy snack food(s)would the school nurse suggest to a group of adolescents? Select all that apply.
A) Bubble gum
B) Chocolate-covered peanuts
C) Raw vegetables
D) Cheese
E) Dried fruits

Accepted Answer

Cheese and raw vegetables are acceptable healthy snacks.Bubble gum,chocolate-covered peanuts,and dried fruits all contain high amounts of sugar.

Quiz 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition

The nurse cautions that children who are put to sleep with a bottle are at risk for a dental problem called _ ___.

The nurse suggests to the parents of an obese 10-year-old that they use the Portion Plate for Kids placemat.How does this tool help with selection of portion sizes? Select all that apply.

The nurse explains that when a mother tells her 4-year-old child that balls should be played with outside and not inside the house,the child is likely to obey the rule because she:

The pediatric nurse reminds a group of parents that children differ from adults in what way(s) ? Select all that apply.

The nurse calculates the basal metabolic index (BMI) on an 8-year-old child who is 48 inches tall (1.2 meters) and weighs 100 pounds (45.4 kg) to be:

The nurse assesses an unmet need in a hospitalized child who clings to his mother as she is about to leave.The basic needs,as described by Maslow,that are unmet in this case are and _.

To entertain a 5-year-old child,the nurse would suggest the developmentally appropriate choice of a:

The correct term for the child aged 4 weeks to 1 year is ______________.

When demonstrating a bath procedure to parents of Vietnamese origin,the nurse should avoid:

The nurse includes in the care plan for a Hispanic family to encourage visits from the ,or ___,for a healing ceremony.

The nurse suggests what approach(es) for introducing a toddler to new foods? Select all that apply.

Which healthy snack food(s) would the school nurse suggest to a group of adolescents? Select all that apply.