Physical Assessment

Question 1

What age is an erect head posture expected

Answer 1

4 months

Question 2

When does the anterior fontanel close?

Answer 2

12-18 months

Question 3

When does the posterior fontanel close

Answer 3

6 to 8 weeks

Question 4

What are the two methods for checking visual acuity in Children who can not read numbers or letters

Answer 4

Tumbling E or HOTV test

Question 5

What test is used for color vision

Answer 5

Ishihara test or hardy rand Rittler test

Question 6

When do the irises get permanent color

Answer 6

6-12 months

Question 7

What age do you stop pulling the pin a down and back and start pulling up and back

Answer 7

3 years

Question 8

How many teeth should you have by 1 year

Answer 8

6-8

Question 9

How many deciduous teeth are there? And how many permanent teeth are there

Answer 9

20 and 32

Question 10

What is the average normal weight gain in the first 6 months and first year

Answer 10

They should gain about 150-210(180) grams per day. Doubled in weight by 6 months and tripled by 12

Question 11

When do the first teeth usually erupt

Answer 11

6-10 months

Question 12

How can you combat teething pain

Answer 12

1. Cold teething rings
2. OTC teething gels
3. acetaminophen or ibuprofen(rye syndrome if used before 6 months) if pain interferes with sleep or feeding
4. Clean teeth with cold wet washcloth

Question 13

Nursing considerations when doing a physical exam

Answer 13

1. Keep the room warm and well lit
2. Medical equipment out of sight
3. Explain procedure using dolls, puppets or drawings and allow them to manipulate equipment