29 Flashcards
An infant’s immune system becomes functional at age
2
The first tooth eruption is expected at age
months.
6
Thumb opposition is beginning around the age of
_
months.
4
Tracey, a 6-month-old, is undergoing a hearing
assessment. The nurse would expect Tracey to be able to locate sounds made
the head.
above
A 6-week-old infant smiles in return to an interested person’s nodding and smiling. This is called a_smile.
social
What is the most serious complication for infants with supernumerary teeth?
Respiratory obstruction
During a routine we regardi visit, you should educate the parents regarding
expected growth and development patterns.
According to Erikson’s theory of emotioned trust when
they can predict what is coming and needs are consistently met.
Keeping in mind the leading cause of accidents in infants, you should advise parents to
check all toys for small, removable parts.
Because falls are a common cause of injury lo infants, parents should be advised to
place protective gates at the top and bottom of stairs
Palliative measures aimed at relieving colic should include
Sitting the infant upright for a half hour after feedings
Alice is 4 months of age. Her mother is singing to her. Why type of response should be expected of Alice?
Smiling, cooing and babbling.
When assessing the visual ability of a 7-month-old boy, you should
Use a mirror to observe the infant’s response to image
When teaching parents about their infant’s need for sleep, you would be correct in stating that most infants usually sleep
10 to 12 hours per night, with one or more naps.
What type of device would enhance the development of a 9-month-old infant through play activity?
Floor mat
