Chapter 16: The Infant

Open Ended

Why is it important for nurses to understand the normal range for milestone achievement in infants?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a recommended practice during the oral stage of infant development?

• Allowing sufficient time for the infant to suck

• Delaying feeding to establish a routine

• Avoiding holding the infant during feedings

• Ignoring the need for sucking in infants on IV fluids

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflexes is well-established by 1 year of age?

• Grasp reflex

• Parachute reflex

• Pincer grasp

• Prehension reflex

Open Ended

Explain why consistency in caregiving is important for the emotional development of infants.

Fill in the Blanks

Sensory stimulation is essential for the development of the infant’s

abilities.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the recommended approaches for coping with an irritable infant and a lethargic infant.

Multiple Select

Select all interventions that can help soothe an irritable infant.

• Swaddle snugly

• Talk in a loud voice

• Provide nonnutritive sucking

• Shield infant’s eyes from bright light

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended coping strategy for a lethargic infant?

• Avoid bright lights.

• Move and handle the infant quickly and roughly.

• Talk in a calm voice.

• Sit the infant upright at intervals.

Open Ended

Describe how parents can help infants develop positive sleep patterns.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are important aspects of illness prevention for infants according to parent education guidelines?

• Periodic health checks

• Recommended vaccinations

• Changing diapers when wet or soiled

• All of the above

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Physical examination in the clinic setting should occur at least

times in the first year for infants.

Open Ended

Why is early intervention important for infants with special needs?

Multiple Choice

At what age is it generally recommended to begin adding solid food to an infant's diet?

• Around 4 months

• Around 6 months

• Around 8 months

• Around 12 months

Open Ended

List two signs that indicate an infant's diet is adequate.

Fill in the Blanks

Human milk is best for infants younger than

months.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for safe bottle feeding?

• Check expiration date on container

• Heat bottle in microwave

• Use clean containers to mix formula

• Follow instructions on how to mix formula

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods should be delayed when introducing solids to infants due to the risk of allergic responses?

• Rice cereal

• Orange juice

• Egg whites

• Bananas

Fill in the Blanks

By what age does the digestive tract of an infant typically become able to digest fats present in food?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are signs of readiness for weaning in infants?

• Eagerly looks forward to new tastes and textures

• Prefers to be held close during feedings

• Refuses to imitate parents

• Avoids biting the nipple

Fill in the Blanks

At what age can fruit juices typically be introduced to infants, and what is the recommended method of offering them?

Open Ended

Explain why it is important not to introduce new foods to an infant when they are ill.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about infant milestones, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?