Peds Proctored Exam (Week 3 Exam)

When interviewing the mother of a 3-year-old child, the nurse asks about developmental milestones such as the age of walking without assistance. This should be considered because these milestones are:

In girls, the indication that puberty has been achieved is:

Which of the following are indicators that a young child may have a hearing disorder? Select all that apply.

By two years of age, which skill will the typical toddler be able to do?

While performing physical assessment of a 6-month-old, the nurse notes that the infant's anterior fontanel is still slightly open. Which of the following is the nurse's most appropriate action?

The nurse is preparing to assess a preschool-age child. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse to prepare the child?

What is the term for the statutory, regulatory, or common law policy accepting that an unemancipated minor patient may possess the maturity to choose or reject a particular health care treatment, some

An 11-year-old child enjoys collecting stamps, playing soccer, and participating in Boy Scout activities. The nurse recognizes that the child is displaying which developmental task?

When does the concrete operational stage occur?

Which of the following is an abnormal development of the rib cage in which the breastbone grows inward, resulting in a sunken chest wall, and is commonly known as "sunken chest" or "funnel chest"?

What is the term that defines when a child will only eat one food item, or a very small group of food items, meal after meal.

An 8-year-old comes to the hospital playroom. Which of the following would be an appropriate activity for them?

A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a toddler. Which of the following toddler behaviors is an effect of hospitalization?

The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a 13-year-old girl. The nurse gives her the option of her mother either staying in the room or leaving. This action should be considered:

Which measurement is not indicated for a 4-year-old well-child examination?

The nurse prepares to administer an IM injection to a 2-month-old infant. The proper injection site is the:

You are administering ear drops to a 2-year-old. In what direction should you pull the pinna to assure the drops are administered accurately?

Which of the following children would not be considered an emancipated minor?

Which of the statements by the nurse reflects respect of a patient's culture?

A mother tells you her infant has just learned to roll from her back to her belly. From this information, you can estimate that the infant's age is around:

What is the single most important factor to consider when communicating with children?

A baby is born prematurely at 26 weeks gestation. Which of the following complications is this infant likely to have?

A mother of a school-age client who recently had surgery for the removal of tonsils and adenoids complains that the child has begun sucking his thumb again. Which coping mechanisms is the child using

A nurse notes three children playing dolls together, borrowing and sharing clothes and strollers but without any goal. Which type of play is this an example of?