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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is a principle of growth and development?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the duration of the fetal period?

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

    What is the average weight of a newborn baby?

    <p>2.700 to 4.000 gm</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%</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average length of a newborn baby?

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

    What is the umbilical cord made of?

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

    Where is the apex of the heart located?

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

    What is a sign of respiratory distress in a newborn?

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

    How soon after birth do newborns typically pass urine?

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

    What reflex is present in a newborn's neck?

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

    What is the purpose of measuring the popliteal angle?

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

    What is the appearance of the skin at birth?

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

    What is the purpose of the Scarf sign?

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

    What is the significance of vernix caseosa?

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

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

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

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