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NSG 222 Family Nursing Exam 4 (Peds) - Questions and Answers What type of reflexes are neonates born with? When do they disappear? Neonates are born with many reflexes called primitive reflexes. They are the Moro reflex, root, suck, asymmetric tonic neck, plantar and palmar grasp, step and Babinski reflexes. The Babinski reflex disappears at about age 1 year, the other reflexes diminish over the first few months of life What types of reflexes do Neonates develop? When the primitive reflexes di...

Physical Examination Tips - correct answer Examine heart/lungs/abd first if patient is quiet/asleep Distractions for Young Patients - correct answer ID badges, pen lights, pacifier, bottle Neuro Exam Observation - correct answer 60-75% of neuro exam can be done by close observation Vital Signs in Children - correct answer Smaller kids have higher HR and RR, lower BP Fontanelle Closure - correct answer Anterior: 12-18 months, Posterior: 2-3 months Vision Development in Newborns - c...

Pediatric Nursing Exam 1 Questions and Answers (100% Pass) The anterior fontanel most often closes when? - ️️ -between 12 - 18 months of age. -It may normally close as early as 9 months of age. Where do primary teeth first erupt? - ️️ The lower central incisors are usually the first to appear, followed by the upper central incisors. Start brushing them as soon as they come in at 5-7 or 6-8 months. Car Seats - ️️ Infant - 2 years of age: Rear-facing car seat. 5-point harness se...

A patient is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. When obtaining the child's history, the nurse considers which information to be most important? A. history of 3 day long fever B. lack of interest in food C. recent episode of pharyngitis D. vomiting for 2 days - Answer- A recent episode of pharyngitis A nurse is assessing reflexes in a 9mo old baby; which is normal? A. rooting B. parachute c. moro d. persistent clenching of fist - Answer- B. parachute A 5 yr old was re...

CNUR 302- Growth/DevelopmentOverview Newborn/Infants - correct answer Newborn/Neonatal- first 28 days Infancy is period from birth to 12 months Primitive Reflexes - correct answer Root- turns head to that side- birth-2-5 months Suck- birth-4 months Moro- birth-4 months Asymmetric Tone Neck- birth-4-6 month Palmar- 4-6 month Plantar- birth to 9 months Babinski- birth- 12 months Step- birth to 4-8 weeks Protective Reflexes - correct answer Neck righting- keeps head upright position w...

clinical signs and symptoms of CP - Answer--Altered muscle tone, reflexes (cortex, midbrain, brainstem), postural, impaired performance skills (transitional movements; initiate, stabilize, reach, pace, adjust, turn towards, terminate) -Seizures, difficulty sucking, chewing, swallowing, hearing impairment, delay in ability to roll over, sit up, crawl, asymmetrical hand use, unusual gait Why is a rhizotomy important? - Answer-Neurosurgical procedure: spasticity is reduced but increased muscle ...

CNUR 302- Growth/Development Overview Newborn/Infants - correct answer Newborn/Neonatal- first 28 days Infancy is period from birth to 12 months Primitive Reflexes - correct answer Root- turns head to that side- birth-2-5 months Suck- birth-4 months Moro- birth-4 months Asymmetric Tone Neck- birth-4-6 month Palmar- 4-6 month Plantar- birth to 9 months Babinski- birth- 12 months Step- birth to 4-8 weeks Protective Reflexes - correct answer Neck righting- keeps head upright position...

Neurology PACKRAT Exam - Questions, Answers and Explanations (Complete Solutions) History & Physical/Neurology A 73 year-old male presents to the clinic with his wife. His wife has noticed that he has developed a resting tremor in his right hand and a shuffling gait over the last year. What finding on physical examination would support your suspected diagnosis? A. Chorea B. Dystonia C. Masked facies D. Hyperreflexia Explanation The patient symptoms are consistent with Parkinsonism. Physical ex...

Use of sterile saline for suctioning - ANSWER-No longer used routinely as it removes normal flora, but is still used for plugs or near-plugs Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) - ANSWER-answer to question can be found in literature ie is has already been researched QI - ANSWER-making sure EBP is being following (monitoring) research - ANSWER-question without answer. answer to a question can not be found in literature ie research has not yet been done. purpose is to produce new knowledge. RN ...

CPN Exam Questions And Correct Answers Cephalocaudally - answerDeveloping from head to toe (head control, then sitting, then walking) Proximodistally - answerDeveloping from the trunk to the tips of the extremities (moving arms and legs before picking things up with fingers) from the general to the specific - answercrawling, then walking, then skipping bone age - answerdetermined by x-ray of tarsals and carpals, can help diagnose precocious puberty adjusted/corrected age - answerchronolo...