TEST BANK INTRODUCTION TO MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING 8TH EDITION LEIFER TEST BANK. Contains Chapter 1 to 34. Questions and answers with Explanations

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1. A mother callsthe pediatricians office because her infant is colicky. What is the most helpful measure the nurse can suggest to the mother? a. Sing songs to the infant in a soft voice. b. Place ... the infant in a well-lit room. c. Walk around and massage the infants back. d. Rock the fussy infant slowly and gently. ANS: D One technique the nurse can offer parents of a fussy infant is to rock the infant gently and slowly while being careful to avoid sudden movements. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 400 OBJ: 7 TOP: Colic KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort 2. When does the posterior fontanelle close? a. 2 to 3 months b. 3 to 6 months c. 6 to 9 months d. 9 to 12 months ANS: A The posterior fontanelle closes between 2 and 3 months of age. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 396 OBJ: 5 TOP: Fontanelle KEY: Nursing Process NsUSRteSpIN: DGaTtBa .CCoOlMlection MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development 3. At what age does an infants birth weight triple? a. 9 months b. 1 year c. 18 months d. 2 years ANS: B The infant usually triples his or her birth weight by about 12 months of age. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 400 OBJ: 3 TOP: Development and Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development 4. What is the earliest age at which an infant is able to sit steadily alone? a. 4 months b. 5 months c. 8 months d. 15 months ANS: C The infant can sit alone without support at about 8 months of age. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 398 OBJ: 5 TOP: Sitting Alone KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development [Show More]

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