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Developmental and genetic influences on child health promotion Terms in this set (34)The nurse finds that an infant with a cleft palate is at risk for obstructive apnea. Which associated findings does the nurse expect? recessed mandible The nurse assessing an infant notices an abnormal reflex response, poor feeding, and unusual crying. After notifying the primary health care provider, what should the nurse do? Assess the baby for any major underlying syndromes The nurse is teaching a group of students about the midline-to-peripheral concept of growth. About which pattern of growth and development is the nurse teaching? Proximodistal Proximodistal is the development in which the children master the ability to use their __________ before they can use their fingers Hands Cephalocaudal development is the pattern in which development of the _______________comes before the tail portion is developed. head _______________ is the complex development of the body organs and organ systems Differentiation A __________________trend of development describes the development of a baby in a sequential order (e.g., a baby crawls before walking). sequential An infant's blood glucose levels are low, and the nurse instructs the mother to perform kangaroo care. Which condition would the nurse have assessed in the child? Improper thermoregulation During assessment of a 7-month-old child, the nurse checks the child's height and weight and compares them with previous assessment records. The nurse finds that the child's height has increased by 1.25 cm, and the weight is 140 g more than in the previous month. What does the nurse infer from this observation? The child's height and weight are ideal. The nurse is assessing a newborn who weighs 3 kg (7 lb). At what growth stage would the child weigh 12 kg (26 lb)? Toddlerhood (a childs weight should quadruple by the toddler stage) Based on Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what is one basic concept a child is expected to attain during the first year of life? If an object is hidden, that does not mean that it is gone. The nurse is caring for a child with a genetic disorder and is instructed to not give the child milk or milk products. What type of disorder does this child probably have? Phenylketonuria Which intervention should the nurse incorporate to prevent hypothermia in an infant? Put the unclothed, diapered infant on the mother's bare chest During a home visit, the parent of a 9-year-old child tells the nurse that after coming in from playing outside, the child does not want to do homework. The child feels feverish. What should the nurse tell the child's mother? "A child's body temperature increases after playing." During a routine checkup, a couple tells the nurse that their child enjoys watching other children play at preschool, but does not readily participate. What can the nurse conclude about the child's engagement of play from this description of behavior? Onlooker play Which statement made by a child's parent supports the nurse's conclusion that the child has a difficult temperament? "My child often cries and throws tantrums." Which statement regarding child growth and development is true? When growth occurs in one area, it slows in another. Growth is slowest during ______________ middle childhood A newborn child has predictable sleep-wake cycles, feeding times, and elimination habits. Which temperament attribute does this reflect? Rhythmicity A nurse is examining a toddler and is discussing with the mother psychosocial development according to Erikson's theories. Based on the nurse's knowledge of Erikson, what is the most age-appropriate activity to suggest to the mother at this stage? Allow the toddler to start making choices about what to wear The nurse is interviewing the mother of Adam, 9 years old. As the nurse begins to assess Adam's school performance, what is the most appropriate question to ask? "How is Adam doing in school?" The nurse is interviewing the mother of Jimmy, 9 years old. As the nurse begins to assess Jimmy's nutrition, what is the most appropriate question to ask? "What is Jimmy eating now?" Which statement explains why it can be difficult to assess a child's dietary intake? Recall of children's food consumption is frequently unreliable. The nurse is assessing skin turgor in a child. The nurse grasps the skin on the abdomen between the thumb and index finger, pulls it taut, and quickly releases it. The tissue remains suspended, or tented, for a few seconds, then slowly falls back on the abdomen. Which evaluation can the nurse correctly assume? The child has poor skin turgor. A patient reports dizziness, light-headedness, and feeling faint on getting up from a bed or chair. What could be the reason for such symptoms? A sudden decrease of 20 mm Hg in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and 10 mm Hg in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) Which statement is true concerning the increased use of telephone triage by nurses? Access to high-quality health care services has increased through telephone triage.
The nurse wishes to assess a child's current nutritional status. What will the nurse assess? Skinfold thickness Superficial palpation of the abdomen is often perceived by the child as tickling. Which measure by the nurse is most likely to minimize this sensation and promote relaxation? Having the child "help" with palpation by placing his or her hand over the palpating hand The nurse is assessing the neurologic function of an infant. The elicited response is partial flexion of the forearm. Which reflex is elicited by this response? Biceps reflex The nurse is assessing a Native American child in a school. The nurse finds that the child does not maintain eye contact and looks down during the interview. What can the nurse interpret from this behavior? The child is being polite to the nurse. What is the most accurate method of determining the length of a child less than 12 months of age? Recumbent length measured in the supine position Arrange the steps of how the nurse does an abdominal assessment on an infant in the correct order. 1. When assessing a preschooler's chest, what does the nurse expect? Movement of the chest wall to be symmetric bilaterally and coordinated with breathing The nurse is interviewing a mother and child. While the nurse talks to the mother, the child pushes unwanted objects away, pulls the nurse to show off play items, and covers the mouth of the mother. What age group does this child likely belong to? Early childhood Sets with similar termsPediatric Nursing Growth and Development84 terms Emma_Flint36 Evolve: Growth and Development60 terms emsteve8 Sets found in the same folderPEDs test 1 chapter 2946 terms brooke_fries Perry: Ch 28 Developmental and Genetic Influences…36 terms Enid_Oregon Chapter 29: NCLEX practice questions16 terms amanduhmo Chapter 28: Developmental and Genetic Influences o…30 terms awithem240 Other sets by this creatorreview110 terms Whitney_LaPLUS code blue review questions42 terms Whitney_LaPLUS health care law45 terms Whitney_LaPLUS cardio practice questions14 terms Whitney_LaPLUS Other Quizlet setschapter 952 terms allyssahoffmann In cold blood pgs 159-24826 terms PR355L3Y NCLEX: Eating Disorders21 terms Xoniia Den 100: Chapter 12 & 1366 terms Jaciewood Related questionsQUESTION What type of mutation causes thalassemia? 15 answers QUESTION Omphalocele is associated with what syndrome? 14 answers QUESTION What is the therapeutic management of type 1 DM? 9 answers QUESTION What are the consequences of damage to the cerebellum? 15 answers Which vitamin deficiency does the nurse suspect in the child who has defective enamel?vitamin D deficiency in the mother during this period can cause fetal vitamin D deficiency, and in severe cases, fetal rickets. [24,25] The premature infants are more likely to have enamel defects in both primary and permanent teeth because vitamin D sufficiency is necessary for normal fetal tooth development.
When assessing a preschooler's chest What does the nurse expect?When assessing a preschooler's chest, the nurse would expect: movement of the chest wall to be symmetric bilaterally and coordinated with breathing. Superficial palpation of the abdomen is often perceived by the child as tickling.
Which intervention should the nurse incorporate to prevent hypothermia in an infant quizlet?Which intervention should the nurse incorporate to prevent hypothermia in an infant? Give hot milk or hot water to the infant at regular intervals.
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