Exam 3 Flashcards
2 growth charts for hight and weight
a. one is 75%
b. one is 50%
A child comes into the ER in an ambulance, the family is not there and you have no medical history. The child does not make eye contact, laughs at inappropriate times, hums repetitively, and does not respond to commands. What is he expressing?
autism
A child with autism is admitted to the hospital, what is the best plan of care for them?
keep their routine as close to home as possible
A preschooler who is admitted to the hospital is not sleeping well at night. What nursing intervention should you implement?
establish a bedtime routine and use nightlights
Teenager says that their friend got pregnant but that it won’t happen to them, what is this an example of?
personal fable
A teenager won’t wear clothes that their mom bought for them because they are afraid their peers will make fun of them. What Erikson’s stage does this line up with?
Identity vs role confusion
A 5 year old is excited to learn and like to pretend they are a dog. What Erikson stage have they completed?
Initiative vs guilt
This is the stage where they like to learn and play pretend
During a group education with teenagers and the importance of nutrition, what comment made causes concern and needs follow up?
“I like to keep my calories low because I don’t want to get fat” (under 1800)
A nurse is talking to a new mother about the benefits of breastfeeding. This is related to which interrelated concept?
nutrition
During which stage does the most physical growth happen?
adolescents
A nurse is educating a group of preteen parents, what should they include about this age group?
“puberty can start as early as 10 in girls and 12 in boys”
How many hours of sleep should a preschooler get?
12 hours a night
How can you prevent a respiratory infection in a child with Down syndrome?
use a cool mist vaporizer in their room
What is an example of cephalocaudal development?
lifting their head off the floor first, and then lifting their chest
What skill should a 3 year old be able to do?
ride a tricycle
Which is a concern for a 4 year old?
only having a vocabulary of 300 words
Which immunizations should a 4 month old get at their check up appointment?
-IPV
-PCV
-Rotavirus
-Dtap
-HiB
(all except Hep B)
At what age should infants be able to recognize object permanence?
9 months
What age group is the HEADSSS assessment for?
adolescents
A child with down syndrome acts like a “rag doll” when the mother tries to hold it, and she is worried they are not bonding. What should the nurse tell the mom?
This is a normal, expected finding in babies with DS