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

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.