Nursing: Growth and Development Importance
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What is one of the importance of studying growth and development for nurses?

  • To prescribe medication for children and adults
  • To specialize in a particular field of medicine
  • To perform surgical operations
  • To understand the reason for particular condition and illness in various age groups (correct)

What is growth in terms of physical size?

  • A steady state of physical size of the whole body or its parts
  • A decrease in physical size of the whole body or its parts
  • A change in physical size of the whole body or its parts
  • An increase in physical size of the whole body or its parts (correct)

What is development in terms of function and capacity?

  • A random change in skill and capacity of function
  • A steady state of skill and capacity of function
  • A decrease in skill and capacity of function
  • A progressive increase in skill and capacity of function (correct)

How are growth and development typically expressed?

<p>Both quantitatively and qualitatively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the sequence of growth and development?

<p>Predictable and random (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a principle of growth and development?

<p>Growth and development are continuous processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a newborn's cry?

<p>To get adults' attention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the score range that indicates a newborn may need oxygen?

<p>4 or less (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical respiratory rate during the initial stage of the first period of reactivity?

<p>80 breaths/min (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the second stage of the first period of reactivity?

<p>2-4 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical heart rate during the initial stage of the first period of reactivity?

<p>180 beats/min (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the newborn's bowel sounds during the initial stage of the first period of reactivity?

<p>Active (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the fetal period?

<p>From 8 weeks to birth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range of the pre-school stage?

<p>From 3 to 5 years of age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average weight of a newborn baby?

<p>2.700 to 4.000 gm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of weight do newborn babies lose in the first 3 to 4 days after birth?

<p>5% to 10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much does a newborn baby gain in weight per week in the first month?

<p>150/210 g (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average length of a newborn baby?

<p>50 cm to 53 cm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the umbilical cord made of?

<p>Gelatinous connective tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the apex of the heart located?

<p>Fourth intercostals space (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of respiratory distress in a newborn?

<p>Flaring of nostrils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How soon after birth do newborns typically pass urine?

<p>Within 24 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the male genitalia in a newborn?

<p>Urethral opening is at the glands penis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reflex is present in a newborn's neck?

<p>Tonic neck reflex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring the popliteal angle?

<p>To assess the infant's gestational age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appearance of the skin at birth?

<p>Bright red, puffy, and smooth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Scarf sign?

<p>To assess the infant's elbow flexibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of vernix caseosa?

<p>It protects the skin from infection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for vernix caseosa to dry off?

<p>Within 24-48 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the heel to ear test?

<p>To assess the infant's knee flexion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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