Peds exam 1 Quiz

Why is it important to take time to play and develop rapport with a child before an exam?

• To make the child sleepy

• To observe behaviors that indicate how cooperative the child will be

• To make the parents comfortable

• To make the child smile

What is the normal respiratory rate range for a newborn?

• 20-30 breaths per minute

• 25-55 breaths per minute

• 60-80 breaths per minute

• 14-22 breaths per minute

Why is it important to measure head circumference in infants?

• To assess nutritional status

• To monitor brain growth and development

• To assess their fontanels

• To determine head trauma

Which of the following is an example of a Nuclear family structure?

• Adults with children from previous marriages or from new marriage

• Young parents still mastering the developmental tasks of their own childhood

• Husband, wife, and children living in same household

• One parent responsible for care of children

When a parent allows their children to determine their own standards and rules for behavior, is an example of what parenting style?

• Permissive

• Authoritative

• Authoritarian

• Neglecting

At what age does maternal iron stores deplete in infants?

• 1-3 months

• 7-9 months

• 2-3 months

• 4-6 months

The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a 10-year-old boy. The nurse notes that during last year's check-up the child weighed 80 pounds. According to average growth for this age group, what would be his expected current weight?

• 81

• 83

• 87

• 91

Based on Erikson's developmental theory, what is the major developmental task of the adolescent?

• Gaining independence

• Finding an identity

• Coordinating information

• Mastering motor skills