Question 1

What does the nurse calculate the basal metabolic index (BMI)of an 8-year-old child who is 48 inches tall (1.2 meters)and weighs 100 pounds (45.4 kg)to be?

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 2

__________ refers to standing measurement,whereas _______ refers to measurement while the infant is in a recumbent position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to standing measurement,whereas _______ refers...

Question 3

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?

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 4

What approaches should the nurse suggest for introducing a toddler to new foods?

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 5

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 6

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 7

The mother of a 7-year-old pediatric patient asks the nurse about her child's sleep requirement.What is the most accurate response by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Sleep patterns vary with age.The neonate sleeps 8 to 9 hours per night and naps an equal amount of time during the day.The 2-year-old may sleep 10 hours during the night and have only one short daytime nap.The 7-year-old usually requires 11 to 13 hours of sleep and rarely has a daytime nap.These patterns may be altered by cultural practices.

Question 8

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 9

What toy is developmentally appropriate for the nurse to suggest to entertain a 5-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The nurse caring for a 4-year-old postoperative patient instructs him to blow bubbles.What nursing intervention is the nurse most likely implementing by using this form of therapeutic play?

Accepted Answer

Play can also be therapeutic and aid in the recovery process.An example of therapeutic play is the game of having the child blow bubbles to promote deep breathing.

Question 11

How do children differ from adults?

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 12

An educational program is being presented to pediatric nurses on the relationship of play to childhood development.What information should be included in this presentation?

Accepted Answer

Art is an appropriate play activity at almost any age and provides an avenue for experimentation as well as for creative expression and a feeling of accomplishment in the child.Observing the child at play can aid in assessing growth and development and understanding the child's relationships with family members.Any plan of care for a hospitalized child of any age should include a play activity that either encourages growth and development or encourages the expression of thoughts and feelings.Computer programs are popular with all age groups,providing problem-solving skills,manipulative skills,and opportunities for new learning.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which healthy snack foods would the school nurse suggest to a group of adolescents?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

A mother tells her 4-year-old child that balls should be played with outside and not inside the house.Why is the child likely to obey the rule?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

What should the nurse avoid when demonstrating a bath procedure to parents of Vietnamese origin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Parents attending a well visit for their 11-year-old son verbalize concern over his computer use.When asked about it,the boy states,"I play games on my computer for 1 hour a day." The nurse knows that computer games can provide what opportunities to childhood development?

Accepted Answer

Computer programs are popular with all age groups,providing problem-solving skills,manipulative skills,and opportunities for new learning.

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

What does the nurse calculate the basal metabolic index (BMI) of an 8-year-old child who is 48 inches tall (1.2 meters) and weighs 100 pounds (45.4 kg) to be?

____ refers to standing measurement,whereas _ refers to measurement while the infant is in a recumbent position.