10 Growth & Development – Infants NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 10

The parents of a 4-month old infant are talking with the nurse about the baby’s diet. The parents want to start giving the child cow’s milk and they ask the nurse about this. Which response from the nurse is correct?


Question 2 of 10

The infant can bring objects to its mouth at will. At what age is the child likely to be?


Question 3 of 10

A nurse in the newborn nursery is caring for a baby who was born 3 days ago. The infant weiged 6 lbs., 12 oz. at birth. After the daily weight, the nurse notes that the infant now weighs 5 lbs., 14 oz. Which action of the nurse is most appropriate?


Question 4 of 10

Which one of the following age groups would a nurse be most concerned about regarding the risk of choking?


Question 5 of 10

The mother of a nine-month-old is expressing concern that her child, who has always been happy going to daycare, now cries and becomes upset at drop off. The nurse demonstrates an accurate understanding of the child’s development by saying which of the following to the mother?


Question 6 of 10

A nurse is teaching a family about how to administer medication to their 9-month-old child at home. The medication has been ordered as a liquid preparation. Which information from the nurse is most appropriate?


Question 7 of 10

A nurse is talking to the parents of a four-month-old about the weaning process. Which of the following should the nurse include in the discussion?


Question 8 of 10

The nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 12-month-old. Which of the following is considered appropriate for the weight of this baby?


Question 9 of 10

The nurse is assessing a 30 month old child. Which of the following findings would cause the nurse to become alarmed?


Question 10 of 10

The nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 5-month-old. Which of the following would be considered a normal weight for this infant?