The Infant Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the recommended frequency for feeding a breastfed newborn?

Every 2 to 3 hours (correct)

Every 4 to 6 hours

Every 8 to 10 hours

Every 6 to 8 hours

What should the nurse instruct parents about infant feeding readiness at 7 months?

Bouncing with excitement at the sight of food

Biting at spoon with upper and lower incisors

Pulling spoon toward mouth (correct)

Pointing to food bowl

Which behavior is an indicator that an infant may have unmet hunger needs?

Fussiness (correct)

Consistent napping pattern

Effective bonding with parents

Regular feeding patterns

Which of the following immunizations should a 2-month-old infant receive?

Influenza Signup and view all the answers

What strategies should parents use for discipline with an infant?

Firmly say 'No.' Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in guidelines for infant fall precautions?

Keep crib rails up and locked Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected weight of a 6-month-old infant whose birth weight was 8 pounds, 2 ounces?

At least 16 pounds Signup and view all the answers

At what age should an infant be expected to hold their head up well?

5 months Signup and view all the answers

Which teeth are the first deciduous teeth to erupt in an infant?

Lower central incisors Signup and view all the answers

What is an appropriate action for introducing new solid foods to an infant?

Introducing each new food 4 to 7 days apart Signup and view all the answers

What behavior indicates that a 10-month-old infant has developed the pincer grasp?

Picking up small pieces of cereal with fingers Signup and view all the answers

If an infant has a diaper rash, what is the best action the nurse would recommend?

Apply a protective ointment to the area Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended activity for promoting sensorimotor stimulation in a 1-year-old infant?

Playing with push-pull toys Signup and view all the answers

Which action might help soothe an irritable infant during diaper changes and feedings?

Wrapping the infant snugly when held Signup and view all the answers

What statement shows that a parent understands the importance of infant sleep patterns?

Putting a pacifier in the crib for the infant to find Signup and view all the answers

Which statement indicates an unsafe behavior regarding child-proofing for a 9-month-old infant?

Positioning the infant in a front-facing car seat Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended action for a mother dealing with a colicky infant?

Rock the fussy infant slowly and gently. Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the posterior fontanelle typically close?

2 to 3 months Signup and view all the answers

When can you expect an infant's birth weight to triple?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

At what age should an infant first sit steadily without support?

8 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the average age an infant begins walking independently?

12 to 15 months Signup and view all the answers

At what age can infants typically start drinking from a cup?

5 months Signup and view all the answers

What milestone can a 4-month-old infant typically achieve?

Lift head and shoulders. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an abnormal milestone for a 6-month-old infant?

Unable to push down on legs when held Signup and view all the answers

During what age range do infants typically first start to crawl?

6 to 8 months Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infant Development

Posterior Fontanelle Closure: Closes between 2 and 3 months of age.
Birth Weight Triples: By about 12 months of age.
Sitting Steadily Alone: Achieved at about 8 months of age.
Walking Independently: Between 12 and 15 months for most children.
Drinking from a Cup: Usually at about 5 months.
Head Lag at 6 Months: Abnormal, infant should be holding head up well by 5 months.
Birth Weight Doubling: Doubles by 6 months of age.
Solid Food Introduction: Introduce new food every 4 to 7 days.

Infant Behaviors and Development

4 Month Old Infant: Can lift head and shoulders.
6 Month Old Infant: Weight gain of 4 to 7 ounces per week, length increase of 1 inch in 2 months.
7 Month Old Infant: Pulls spoon toward mouth, manipulates finger foods.
9 Month Old Infant: Creeping.
10 Month Old Infant: Pincer grasp (index finger and thumb, well established by 1 year).
1 Year Old Infant: Push-pull toys are appropriate for sensorimotor stimulation.

Infant Health and Safety

Diaper Rash: Apply a protective diaper rash ointment.
Lethargic 10 Month Old: Handle slowly and gently.
Newborn Feeding Frequency: Every 2 to 3 hours.
Infant Sleep Patterns: Encourage self-soothing behaviors so infant can fall asleep on their own.
Home Safety for Infant: Remove unsteady furniture, keep crib rails up and locked, steady infant on changing table, use gate at top and bottom of stairs.

Infant Feeding

5 Month Old Infant: Can usually drink from a cup when it's offered.
6 Month Old Infant: Offer iron-rich formula (infant has exhausted maternal iron stores).
7 Month Old Infant: Signals feeding readiness by pulling spoon toward mouth and manipulating finger foods.
9 Month Old Infant: New solid foods should be introduced before formula or breast milk.
Newborn: A flexible but regular schedule that provides a rest period between feedings is best.

Infant Health Concerns

Irritable Infant: Swaddle snugly with extremities flexed and hands near the face.
Infant with Unmet Hunger Needs: May display irritability, ineffective feeding patterns, no predictable sleep-wake cycle, and distrust.

Infant Immunizations

2-Month-Old: Pertussis (whooping cough), influenza, diphtheria, tetanus, and polio.

Nursing Care

Nursing Considerations: Assessment of parental knowledge; infant development, behavior, and readiness; parent–child interaction; and cultural and ethnic practices are important.
Home Prepared Infant Food: Food should be boiled in small amounts of water, not overcooked. It can be pureed in an electric blender and frozen in ice cube trays. Sugar should be added sparingly.

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Test your knowledge on the key milestones of infant development. This quiz covers essential growth indicators such as head control, walking, and the introduction of solid foods. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators!