Perry: Maternal Child Nursing Care, Ch. 31 Key Points Quiz

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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development as it applies to the infant, which phase includes the use of reflexes?

Coordination of secondary schemata

Secondary circular reactions

Primary circular reactions (correct)

Acquiring a sense of trust

Which aspect of biologic development in children involves proportional changes?

Attachment

Gross motor development

Fine motor development

Maturation of biologic systems (correct)

How does an infant's temperament influence interactions with parents and other family members?

Guides attachment and language development

Influences the type of interaction that occurs (correct)

Determines the infant's nutrition source

Determines the rate of teething

What is the primary focus of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development for infants (birth to 1 year)?

Acquiring a sense of trust Signup and view all the answers

Which is a concern related to normal growth and development faced by parents according to the text?

Thumb-sucking and pacifier use Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an optimal nutrition source for infants during the first 6 months according to the text?

Human breast milk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT recommended for infants under 12 months?

Whole milk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended routine immunization for children?

MMR Signup and view all the answers

What is a major cause of death during infancy that parents should be vigilant about?

Burns Signup and view all the answers

What might treatment of colic in infants involve?

Behavior modification Signup and view all the answers

What is one possible cause of FTT (Failure to Thrive) in infants?

Chronic illness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary etiology of FTT in infants?

Inadequate caloric intake Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary nursing responsibility in care associated with sudden infant death?

Educating the family of newborns about the risks for SIDS Signup and view all the answers

Which factor places an infant at high risk for SIDS?

Maternal prenatal smoking Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice to prevent positional plagiocephaly in infants?

Alternating the infant's head position nightly Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor associated with sudden infant death?

Co-sleeping with an adult or older child Signup and view all the answers

How should infants be positioned for sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS?

Supine position Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'tummy time' for infants?

To strengthen neck and shoulder muscles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cognitive Development

The sensorimotor phase of Piaget's theory includes the use of reflexes in infants.

Biologic Development

Proportional changes occur in the development of children's bodies.

Temperament and Interactions

An infant's temperament influences interactions with parents and other family members.

Psychosocial Development

The primary focus of Erikson's theory for infants (birth to 1 year) is trust vs. mistrust.

Normal Growth and Development

Parents face concerns related to normal growth and development.

Nutrition

Breast milk is an optimal nutrition source for infants during the first 6 months.
Honey should not be given to infants under 12 months.
Whole cow's milk is not recommended for infants under 12 months.

Immunizations

The rotavirus vaccine is not recommended for children.

Causes of Death

Suffocation is a major cause of death during infancy that parents should be vigilant about.

Colic Treatment

Treatment of colic in infants may involve gas drops, Burp, or a warm bath.

Failure to Thrive (FTT)

One possible cause of FTT in infants is inadequate nutrition.
The primary etiology of FTT in infants is malnutrition.
FTT is often caused by a combination of factors, including poverty, poor parenting, and inadequate nutrition.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

The primary nursing responsibility in care associated with SIDS is to educate parents on risk reduction.
Premature birth places an infant at high risk for SIDS.
Sleeping on the stomach or side increases the risk of SIDS.
To reduce the risk of SIDS, infants should be positioned on their backs for sleep.
'Tummy time' is recommended to prevent positional plagiocephaly in infants.
Sleeping on a soft surface or with soft objects, such as pillows or blankets, is a risk factor associated with SIDS.

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Test your knowledge on the key points from Chapter 31: The Infant and Family from the 7th edition of 'Maternal Child Nursing Care'. Topics include biologic development, Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, and Piaget's theory of cognitive development for infants.