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When a small group of preschool-age children were playing house, each child was pretending to be a particular family member. What type of play does the nurse recognize these children are participating in?
- A. Parallel
- B. Cooperative
- C. Symbolic
- D. Fantasy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In cooperative play, children play with each other, each taking a specific role.
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At a well-baby visit, parents of a 6-month-old infant ask when to take the infant for the first dental visit. What is the nurse's best response?
- A. If the teeth are brushed regularly, the child should see a dentist by 3 years of age.'
- B. The first dental visit should be arranged after the first tooth erupts.'
- C. The child should have a dental examination when all deciduous teeth have erupted.'
- D. A dental visit by 1 year of age is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that the first dental visit occur by 1 year of age.
When the nurse asks a 10-year-old Native American if he is ready to go to therapy, he does not answer immediately. How does the nurse interpret this response?
- A. Indecision
- B. Considering the answer in silence
- C. Shyness with strangers
- D. Fear of medical personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Native Americans value silence. They need to sit and consider matters before replying to questions.
An infant's birth weight is 7 pounds, 8 ounces. What can the nurse project the weight to be at 6 months?
- A. 12 pounds
- B. 15 pounds
- C. 18 pounds
- D. 22 pounds
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An infant usually doubles his or her birth weight by 5 to 6 months.
The nurse has discussed with a mother the process of introducing solid foods to her 6-month-old infant. What statement by the mother leads the nurse to determine that learning has taken place?
- A. I will give my infant rice cereal first.'
- B. I will give my infant yellow vegetables first.'
- C. I will give my infant egg yolks first.'
- D. I will give my infant fruits first.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Solid foods are usually introduced at about 6 months of age, starting with rice cereal, which is the least allergenic.
The mother of a 7-year-old pediatric patient asks the nurse about her child's sleep requirement. What is the most accurate response by the nurse?
- A. 7 to 10 hours a night'
- B. 5 to 7 hours a night with one daytime nap'
- C. 11 to 13 hours a night'
- D. 4 to 6 hours a night with two daytime naps'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 7-year-old child usually requires 11 to 13 hours of sleep and rarely has a daytime nap.