Pediatric NCLEX Questions on Growth and Development

ATI LPN · Pediatric NCLEX Questions on Growth and Development

Question 1 of 48

A woman who is 25 weeks pregnant asks the nurse what her fetus looks like. The nurse explains that one physical characteristic present in a 25-week-old fetus is:

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ATI LPN · Pediatric NCLEX Questions on Growth and Development

Question 2 of 48

What is the initial indication of puberty in girls?

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Question 3 of 48

The nurse is using the CRIES pain assessment tool on a preterm infant in the neonatal intensive care unit. Which of the following is a component of this tool?

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Question 4 of 48

A 10-year-old girl has recently grown 3 inches and gained 20 pounds. She began having menstrual periods and is embarrassed about her breast development. The parents are concerned about her complaints of fatigue. The most helpful response from the nurse would be to suggest:

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Question 5 of 48

A nurse encourages the father of a newborn infant to hold the baby close, talk softly, stroke the baby's fingers, and make eye contact in order to:

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Question 6 of 48

Which medical disciplines generally see children with autism?

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Question 7 of 48

A child is starting school and is being screened for certain developmental milestones. What is the nurse assessing when determining how the child interacts with other children?

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Question 8 of 48

The nurse is consulting with a child life specialist (CLS) to help minimize the stress of hospitalization for a child. Which services would the CLS provide? Select on that does not apply

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Question 9 of 48

The nurse is preparing a staff education program about growth and development of an 18-month-old toddler. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse include in the staff education program? Select all that apply.

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Question 10 of 48

The mother of a two-year-old expresses concern because the child rejects or refuses to finish meals. Which of the following questions would best assess the child's diet?

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Question 11 of 48

The nurse is presenting an inservice training to a group of pediatric nurses on the topic of play. After discussing various types of play, the following examples are given. Which is the best example of parallel play?

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Question 12 of 48

A school-age child becomes frustrated with a school assignment and says, 'I can't do this!' What is the most developmentally supportive response from the parent?

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Question 13 of 48

An effective and safe measure for treating preterm labor and delaying preterm delivery is:

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Question 14 of 48

What is the most appropriate activity to recommend to parents to promote sensorimotor stimulation for a 1-year-old infant?

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Question 15 of 48

Which muscle is contraindicated for the administration of immunizations in infants and young children?

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Question 16 of 48

The nurse assesses a preterm infant in the NICU. What signs should be reported to the physician? (Select one that does not apply.)

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Question 17 of 48

A breast-fed infant is being seen in the clinic for her 6-month check-up. Her mother tells the nurse that the infant recently began to suck her thumb. Which of the following is the best nursing intervention?

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Question 18 of 48

A toddler's parent asks the nurse for suggestions on dealing with temper tantrums. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?

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Question 19 of 48

When a 3-year-old toddler repeatedly tries to reach some cookies on top of a counter and then, after several failures to do so, drags a chair over to the counter and climbs on the chair to get the cookies, she is exhibiting:

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Question 20 of 48

An infant sits with minimal support, attempts to attain a toy beyond reach, rolls over from supine to prone position and does not have pincer grasp is at a development of

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Question 21 of 48

The nurse is assessing heart rate for children on the pediatric ward. What is a normal finding based on developmental age?

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Question 22 of 48

For which children would the nurse conduct an immediate comprehensive health history?

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Question 23 of 48

The nurse is assessing a child at four years of age. The nurse would expect to see the child beginning to understand their ability to lead in play situations. This shows successful development through which of the following stages by Erikson?

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Question 24 of 48

A client with an acute, serious illness has been hospitalized. Upon entering the room, the nurse observes the client praying. The client states to the nurse: I dont know how people manage to get through difficult times without their faith. Its where I get my strength. With which theorist should the nurse associate this clients belief?

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Question 25 of 48

The nurse is talking with a group of caregivers of 3-year-old children. One of the parents asks what an appropriate amount of time would be to have the 3-year-old who is being uncooperative and is out of control to sit alone in a 'time out' space? The nurse would suggest that an appropriate amount of time would be

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Question 26 of 48

Which of these following methods of identifying children with developmental or behavioral concerns has the worst sensitivity?

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Question 27 of 48

A group of caregivers of toddlers are discussing the form of discipline in which the child is placed in a 'time-out' chair. Which of the following statements made by these caregivers is most appropriate related to this form of discipline?

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Question 28 of 48

The nurse is inspecting the genitals of a prepubescent girl. Which is a normal sign of the onset of puberty?

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Question 29 of 48

The nurse is educating a 16-year-old girl who has just been diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. Which statement best demonstrates therapeutic communication?

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Question 30 of 48

The developmental task of the toddler period, according to Erikson, is achieving a sense of which of the following?

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Question 31 of 48

A 2-week-old child responds to a bell during an initial health supervision examination. The child's records do not show that a newborn hearing screening was done. Which is the best action for the nurse to take?

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Question 32 of 48

Based on the theory of Erikson, the nurse advises that the best discipline for an adolescent would be to:

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Question 33 of 48

In terms of gross motor development, what would the nurse expect an infant age 5 months to do?

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Question 34 of 48

When sharing the purpose of the Denver Developmental Screening Test (Denver II) with parents of an 18-month-old, the nurse should explain that:

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Question 35 of 48

The nurse is performing a development assessment on a 3-month-old infant who was 6 weeks premature. The nurse states the infant's development is normal. The parent expresses that the baby seems behind what other babies the same age are doing. Which information does the nurse share to provide reassurance to the parent?

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Question 36 of 48

The mother of a 15-month-old child is questioning the nurse about the need for the hepatitis B vaccination. Which comment provides the most compelling reason for the vaccine?

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Question 37 of 48

All of the following foods are usually introduced into an infant's diet after 1 year except for

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Question 38 of 48

Child changes Rattle from one hand to another at the age of

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Question 39 of 48

Parents of a preterm infant come to the NICU every day to see their infant, who is being gavage fed. What will the nurse teaching about simulating the infant tell the parents?

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Question 40 of 48

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

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Question 41 of 48

The parent of a 3-month-old infant asks the nurse, 'At what age do infants usually begin drinking from a cup?' What is the nurse's most accurate response?

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Question 42 of 48

The neonatal nurse assesses newborns for iron deficiency anemia. Which newborn is at highest risk for this disorder?

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Question 43 of 48

Which of the following is an important consideration when using the FACES pain rating scale with children?

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Question 44 of 48

The nurse is assessing a school-age child. What will the nurse expect in regard to physical development of this child?

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Question 45 of 48

Piaget identifies that the 2- to 7-year-old child is in a preoperational stage. The nurse observes a 2Ã‚Â½-year-old girl taking a toy from another and recognizes that the child is unable to put herself in the place of another because the toddler is displaying:

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Question 46 of 48

A young adolescent boy tells the nurse he 'feels gawky.' How should the nurse explain why this occurs in adolescents?

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Question 47 of 48

Apnea events in premature infants are usually (choose one):

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Question 48 of 48

The nurse would anticipate that the child who prefers onlooker play would be:

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