ATI LPN · Growth and Development in Pediatric Nursing
Question 1 of 47
The school nurse recognizes that the adolescent most at risk for a problem relative to body image would be the 15-year-old:
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Question 2 of 47
The mother discusses with the nurse that her toddler asks every night for a bedtime story. The mother asks why the child does this. The nurse would explain that this behavior demonstrates:
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Question 3 of 47
The psychosocial developmental tasks of toddlerhood include which of the following?
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Question 4 of 47
The nurse in a pediatric clinic is checking the developmental milestones for a 3-year-old patient. Which finding causes the nurse to perform additional assessments?
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Question 5 of 47
A mother is concerned because her 14-month-old son, who had a big appetite when breastfeeding a few months ago, seems uninterested in eating solid food. She still breastfeeds him daily, but is thinking of weaning him soon. How should the nurse respond to this mother?
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Question 6 of 47
The nurse is using a family interpreter to teach home care to the deaf parents of a child with cystic fibrosis. Which technique of working with an interpreter is unique to this situation?
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Question 7 of 47
The nurse is examining a 15-month-old child who was able to walk at the last visit and now can no longer walk. What would be the nurse's best intervention in this case?
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Question 8 of 47
The nurse working in a community clinic attempts to establish a free vaccination program to refer low-income families. What is the key strategy for success when implementing a health promotion activity?
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Question 9 of 47
What is an abnormal finding in an evaluation of growth and development for a 6-month-old infant?
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Question 10 of 47
During a well-child visit, the nurse observes the child saying 'no' to her mother quite frequently. The mother asks the nurse, 'How do I deal with her saying no all the time?' Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
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Question 11 of 47
A nurse is working with a school-age client who is learning how to use a peak flow meter to monitor his asthma. The child has been frustrated at first, but now is able to give the reason to use the meter on a daily basis. Remembering the growth and development characteristics of the adolescent, how should the nurse respond to this client?
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Question 12 of 47
How might the nurse demonstrate the parachute reflex with an infant?
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Question 13 of 47
The nurse is preparing to assess the pulse of an 18-month-old child. Which pulse would be most difficult for the nurse to palpate?
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Question 14 of 47
The nurse contacts a child life specialist (CLS) to work with children on a pediatric ward. What is the primary goal of the CLS?
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Question 15 of 47
Which evaluations would be important in diagnosing children thought to possibly have autism or language disorders? (Select one that does not apply)
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Question 16 of 47
The parents of a 12-month-old child ask the nurse if the child can eat hot dogs as do their other children. The nurse's reply should be based on which of the following?
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Question 17 of 47
An 11-year-old who obeys all the rules set down by the teacher to avoid guilt or disapproval is acting out Kohlberg's theory of:
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Question 18 of 47
The nurse reminds parents that infants who have developed trust by the age of 6 months will be able to:
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Question 19 of 47
The nurse performing a health history on a child asks the parents if their child has experienced increased appetite or thirst. What body system is the nurse assessing with this question?
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Question 20 of 47
A parent asks the nurse about how to discipline her 2-year-old who has become uncooperative and negative and is having temper tantrums. The most helpful suggestion made by the nurse would be for the parent to deal with this normal behavior by:
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Question 21 of 47
A 6-month-old girl weighs 14.7 lb during a scheduled check-up. Her birth weight was 8 lb. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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Question 22 of 47
A toddler shows fear and begins to cry when her parent leaves her at day care. According to Havighurst, which developmental task should the nurse recognize this child is exhibiting?
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Question 23 of 47
The nurse is teaching a new mother about the development of sensory skills in her newborn. What would alert the mother to a sensory deficit in her child?
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Question 24 of 47
Common problems in using developmental screening tests include all of the following EXCEPT:
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Question 25 of 47
Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation for relief of teething pain?
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Question 26 of 47
The mother of a 4-month-old infant, born prematurely, asks the nurse if her daughter will always be small for her age. What is the most appropriate nursing response?
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Question 27 of 47
The nurse has discussed with a group of new mothers appropriate support of the young infant to prevent injuries from falls. The mother who needs further education is the mother who states:
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Question 28 of 47
An Asian child is admitted to care with symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. The nurse notes fever, mild substernal retractions, nasal congestion, and some tiny pin-prick areas over the child's body. The nurse correctly asks the mother about the history of treatment for this illness with which of the following questions?
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Question 29 of 47
Which of the following nonpharmacologic interventions appears to be effective in decreasing neonatal procedural pain?
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Question 30 of 47
Atavism is when a child resembles his
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Question 31 of 47
A nurse is caring for an adolescent hospitalized for cellulitis. The nurse notes that the adolescent experiences many 'mood swings' throughout the day. How should the nurse interpret this behavior?
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Question 32 of 47
According to Eric Erikson, the developmental task of the toddler is developing autonomy. Which of the following describes Erikson's psychosocial development task for the toddler?
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Question 33 of 47
A parent confides in the school nurse that her 8-year-old twins argue and bicker constantly. What is the best response by the nurse?
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Question 34 of 47
The nurse is caring for children in a healthcare provider's office where health supervision is practiced. Which are some points of focus of health supervision? Select all that apply.
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Question 35 of 47
By what age should the nurse expect that an infant will be able to pull to a standing position?
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Question 36 of 47
The parents of a 2-year-old tell the nurse they are concerned because the toddler has started to use 'baby talk' since the arrival of their new baby. The nurse should recommend which of the following?
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Question 37 of 47
The nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant with an RSV infection. The nurse is removing PPE. Which of the following does the nurse remove first?
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Question 38 of 47
Erickson's psychosocial development theory proposes that the school-aged child between ages 6 and 12 years is in the stage of industry vs. inferiority. Based on this theory, how will the pediatric nurse design activities as part of a diversional program for children who are in a long-term medical facility? Select one that does not aaply.
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Question 39 of 47
Which of the following factors leads to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?
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Question 40 of 47
In working with the toddler, which of the following statements would be most appropriate to say to the toddler to decrease the behavior known as negativism?
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Question 41 of 47
The nurse reminds parents that social competence can be recognized in their child if the child:
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Question 42 of 47
A preterm infant has a yellow skin color and a rising bilirubin level. The nurse knows that this infant is at risk for what?
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Question 43 of 47
What type of relationships are the preferred social interactions for the school-age child?
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Question 44 of 47
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old at a well-baby visit. Which of the following would the nurse notify the primary care provider about if seen in this infant?
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Question 45 of 47
A school nurse is teaching a group of preadolescent boys about puberty. By which age should concerns about pubertal delay be considered?
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Question 46 of 47
The nurse is collecting information from the parents of a 3-year-old child about her sleeping patterns. Which question by the nurse will best elicit information from the parents?
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Question 47 of 47
A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to a group of parents whose children attend a local day care. Which of the following is the most effective way to encourage good nutritional habits for preschool children?
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