Exam 1: REVIEW Flashcards
What foods do 2 year olds typically love and why?
Bananas - easy to chew and swallow
What motor development task can 3 y/o do?
Ascend/climb stairs
When drawing a CBC, what finding should be reported to provider for child?
38 mcg/dl
What are children age 12-36 months at a high risk for?
Iron deficiency anemia
What should you do if a child takes medications in overdose or accident?
Contact poison control
What is an expected finding for children with autism?
Repetitive movements like continuous rocking
What is an expected finding for a child that is being bullied?
Poor academic performance
What are nursing recommendations for a child who has depression?
Encourage peer group discussion, mentoring, counseling
What are expected findings from a child who is depressed?
Isolation and loneliness
What is an effective parenting/teaching method children with autism will benefit from?
A reward system for positive behavior
What age specifically enjoys role playing, hand puppets, reading books, ect?
4 year olds
When are deciduous teeth (primary) finalized?
Preschool years
When do toddlers develop gender identity?
Age 3
What is a red flag to abuse when speaking with a parent and child?
Parents do not allow child to answer questions
What age does well with the “FACES SCALE” to assess pain?
3-6 years
When a baby is born the fontanels are flat. When should you expect them to close?
- posterior: 8 weeks of age
- anterior: 12-18 months of age
at what age do infants react to a loud, startling noise?
6 months
in what order are motor skills assessed on an infant?
in a cephalococcal direction with the ears last
at what age can an infant be able to start to grasp objects?
4 months
at what age is an infant able to make simple vowel sounds?
2 months
at what age are single consonants added to vocabulary?
3-4 months
How many teeth should an infant have at one year of age?
6-8 teeth
in what position should a baby sleep to decrease the risk of SIDS?
supine, on their backs
When should an infant be able to raise their head and shoulders from a prone position?
3 months
What is a manifestation of a CNS infection in infants?
bulging fontanel
At what age does an infant need to be backwards facing in a car seat?
until age 2
At what age can an infant sit steadily without support?
8 months
at what age can an infant change from a prone to a sitting position, stand while holding onto a chair, and lift one foot while standing?
10 months
How do you administer ear drops to a child that is younger that 3 years of age?
Pull the auricle down and back to fully open up the ear canal
What does a furrowed brow in an infant indicate
Pain or distress
What should a nurse do prior to taking vital signs on a toddler?
Inform the toddler what they are doing
At what age should a toddler be able to stand without support?
15 months
What are two health promotions to educate parents on?
- tantrums and - dental care
What can a mother do to prevent jaundice in an infant?
Do early and frequent feedings
what constitutes a child as being “failure to thrive”
a child that weights less than the 5th percentile due to undernourishment or malnutrition
Prior to giving any vaccine, what should a nurse always ask about?
allergies
At what age can the FLACC pain scale be used to assess pain?
2 months - 7 years
What is the screening tool most used for the development of a child?
Denver II Developmental Screening Tool
What pain assessment scale is commonly used for children between the ages of 3 and 6?
FACES scale
What is a common sign of possible abuse in a household during an assessment of a child?
The parent does not allow the child to answer questions
When are deciduous (primary) teeth be established in a child?
Preschool age by 2.5 years
If a 3 year-old presents with a high fever, severe dyspnea, and drooling, what should the nurse prepare for?
a nasotracheal intubation
What needle size should be used to give injections to a preschool-aged child?
1.8mm/0.5in needle
When is varicella given to a child for vaccinations?
- 1st dose: between 12-15 months
- 2nd dose: between 4-6 years of age
what immunization is commonly given to adolescents prior to leaving for college, especially those living in dorms?
meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine
what is the developmental stage of eriksons from 1-3?
autonomy vs. shame and doubt
what is the developmental stage of eriksons from 3-6?
initiative vs. guilt
what is the developmental stage of eriksons from 6-12?
industry vs. inferiority
what is the developmental stage of eriksons from 12-20?
identity vs. role confusion
