Chapter 16: The Infant

Chapter 16: The Infant

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A mother calls the pediatrician’s office because her infant is “colicky.” What is the most helpful measure the nurse can suggest to the mother?

ANS:  D

One technique the nurse can offer parents of a fussy infant is to rock the infant gently and slowly while being careful to avoid sudden movements.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 394-395

OBJ:   7                    TOP:   Colic              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort

2. When does the posterior fontanelle close?

ANS:  A

The posterior fontanelle closes between 2 and 3 months of age.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 390, Box 16-1

OBJ:   5                    TOP:   Fontanelle      KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Data Collection

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development

3. At what age does an infant’s birth weight triple?

ANS:  B

The infant usually triples his or her birth weight by about 12 months of age.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 394, Box 16-1

OBJ:   3                    TOP:   Development and Care

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Data Collection

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development

4. What is the earliest age at which an infant is able to sit steadily alone?

ANS:  C

The infant can sit alone without support at about 8 months of age.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 392, Table 16-1

OBJ:   5                    TOP:   Sitting Alone

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Data Collection

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development

5. What is the earliest age at which the infant should be able to walk independently?

ANS:  B

For the majority of children, the milestone of walking alone is achieved between 12 and 15 months.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 394, Table 16-1

OBJ:   5                    TOP:   Walk Independently

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Data Collection

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development