Which statement about nervous system changes from aging is true?

Blood flow to the brain is reduced

The diapers are changed…

When the diaper is wet, usually 6-8 times a day

Which is a sign of AD?

Loses track of the date or season

A mother who had a baby 4 weeks ago. She tells you she is concerned bc she has whitish drainage. You know that this is..

Abnormal at this time after having a baby

Growth is measures all of these ways except

The way a person behaves and thinks

Sponge baths are given…

Until the cord site and circumcision heal

I’m looking at the crib in the babies room, which observation should you report to the nurse?

Bumper pads fit snugly against the rails

Choose the description of the Moro reflex

Occurs when the baby is startled by a loud noise

Which statement about dementia is true?

Is caused by damaged brain cells

Which statement about circumcision is tue?

It lowers the risk of cancer of the penis

A secured unit is appropriate for a person with AD when:

The person has threatening behavior

What is the correct procedure to follow when preparing infant formula?

Check the temperature of the formula by placing drops on your wrist

Which of the following is an Important message of answering sex information with pre-adolescent child?

Provide factual and complete information

Teens don’t usually understand why parents worry about sexual activities,pregnancy and diseases because…

They may have trouble controlling sexual urges

Which statement about intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) is true?

Persons with IDD need lifelong help and support

With Spina bifida occulta:

The person has a layer of skin which hides the defect

Adolescence need guidance and discipline because…

Judgment and reasoning or not always sound

Which method of warming a bottle of formula is correct?

Hold the bottle under warm running tap water

Which of these is most commonly early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?

Difficulty remembering newly learned information

You lift a newborn baby by…

Using 2 hands - one to support the head and back, the other for legs

Which statement about breast feeding is true?

Breastmilk is digested faster than formula

Babies should be placed on a firm surface to sleep because …

Soft times like pillows, quilts or soft toys can cause then to suffocate

Toddlers learn to feel secure when…

Primary caregivers are constantly present when needed

Which statement about Down syndrome is true?

Persons with DS have an extra chromosome

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1
Development ends…
At death
When puberty starts
At young adulthood
When all physical growth is complete
2
Young adulthood includes all of these tasks except…
Developing a satisfactory sex life
Adjusting to physical change
Learning to live with a partner
Choosing education and a career
3
Which statement about nervous system changes from aging is true?
Blood flow to the brain is reduced
Sensitivity to pain increases
Nerve conduction is faster
Vision, hearing, taste, smell and tough increase
4
The diapers are changed…
Before and after feeding
3-4 times a day
Only when the stool is present
When the diaper is wet, usually 6-8 times a day
5
Which is a sign of AD?
Sometimes forgets which words to use
Loses things from time to time
Misses a monthly payment
Loses track of the date or season
6
With meningocele, the spinal cord and nerves may be normal
False
True
7
A mother who had a baby 4 weeks ago. She tells you she is concerned bc she has whitish drainage. You know that this is..
Abnormal because her discharge should be pinkish
Can mean she has an infection
Abnormal at this time after having a baby
Abnormal and should report it to the nurse
8
Growth is measures all of these ways except
The way a person behaves and thinks
By changes I body functions
Height and weight
By changes in appearance
9
A common genetic cause of mild to moderate intellectual disabilities is:
Cerebral palsy
Down syndrome
Hydrocephalus
Autism
10
Sponge baths are given…
To protect the dry skin of an infant
Until the baby is able to support the head without assistance
Until the cord site and circumcision heal
Because it is unsafe to give the baby a normal bath
11
What type of communication should be used with a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia?
Use pronouns to address the person
Use nicknames and baby talk
Call the person by name
Speak quickly to maintain the persons to attention
12
I’m looking at the crib in the babies room, which observation should you report to the nurse?
The mattress is covered with a crib sheet
Bumper pads fit snugly against the rails
The protective plastic cover has been removed from the mattress
No stuffed toys are in the crib
13
Which statement about umbilical cord care is true?
The diaper should cover the cord
The stump should not get wet
The baby can have a tub bath before the cord falls off
It is safe to pull the cord off when it is dry and shriveled
14
Cerebral palsy is a brain defect that results in abnormal body movements, posture and coordination
True
False
15
Choose the description of the Moro reflex
Occurs when the lips are touched
Occurs when the baby is startled by a loud noise
Occurs when the baby is held up right and the feet touch a cold surface
Occurs when the palm is stroked
16
Which statement about dementia is true?
Is a specific disease
It cannot be reversed
Is caused by damaged brain cells
Most older people get it
17
Persons with intellectual disabilities should not learn about sexuality issues
False
True
18
An appropriate way to communicate with a person who has AD is:
Giving orders
Asking direct questions
Giving too many choices
Correcting errors
19
Which statement about circumcision is tue?
It increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases
It creates problems with foreskin retraction
It lowers the risk of cancer of the penis
It causes urinary tract infection in infants
20
A secured unit is appropriate for a person with AD when:
Wandering is not a concern
The person cannot sit or walk
The person has threatening behavior
The person has severe AD
21
What is the correct procedure to follow when preparing infant formula?
Store extra bottles in the refrigerator for 48 hrs
Vigorously shake or swirl the bottle to mix
Check the temperature of the formula by placing drops on your wrist
Mix formula with cold tap water
22
Which of the following is an Important message of answering sex information with pre-adolescent child?
Provide them with detailed medical Termanology
Giving me information until they reach adolescence
Provide factual and complete information
Refer them to the Internet
23
Teens don’t usually understand why parents worry about sexual activities,pregnancy and diseases because…
They do not have a sense of right and wrong, or good and bad
They are emotionally unstable at this age
They may have trouble controlling sexual urges
Independence from adults is important
24
Independence to the extent possible is the goal for the persons with developmental disabilities
False
True
25
Which type of cognitive change is treated as an emergency?
Pseudodementia
Memory loss
Delirium
Dementia
26
Intellectual disabilities are always severe. Persons need constant support
True
False
27
A breast-fed newborn baby generally nurses…
Every 2-3 hrs
About once an hour each day
On a strict schedule
Every 8-12 hrs
28
Autism begins in early childhood
True
False
29
Which statement about intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) is true?
Persons with IDD cannot have independence
All IDDs involve birth defects
They begin in adulthood
Persons with IDD need lifelong help and support
30
What is defined as the infancy stage?
First year
1 to 3 years
6 mo to 1 year
Birth to 1 month
31
With Spina bifida occulta:
A sac of fluid containing nerves and part of the spinal cord comes through
The person has a layer of skin which hides the defect
A sac of fluid w/out spinal cord comes through an opening in the back
Cerebrospinal fluid collects in and around the brain
32
Which statements describes someone with intellectual disability?
Onset before age 12
Significant limit in at least 2 adaptive behaviors
An IQ score below 70
Normal brain development
33
Adolescence need guidance and discipline because…
They are starting to learn right from wrong
Judgment and reasoning or not always sound
They need to remain dependent on parents
They make bad decisions without strict rules
34
Which method of warming a bottle of formula is correct?
Hold the bottle under warm running tap water
Warm formula in a pan of boiling water on the stove
Heat the formula in the microwave
Set the bottle out to warm at room temperature
35
Which of the following statements is true of a newborn central nervous system (CNS)?
Newborns can see beyond 12 inches
Newborns hear well
The CNS is well developed
Movements are coordinated and purposeful
36
Which of these is most commonly early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?
Problems with family and social relationships
Difficulty remembering newly learned information
Problems at work and every day functions
Gradual loss of short term memory
37
You lift a newborn baby by…
Supporting the head and upper back
The arms
Using 2 hands - one to support the head and back, the other for legs
Using only 1 hand
38
During toddler hood, and the child may have temper tantrums and say “No” to…
Assert independence
Develop language skills
Show more dependence on the primary caregiver
Increase coordination
39
Persons with down syndrome mean speech, language, physical and occupational therapy
False
True
40
Which statement about breast feeding is true?
Babies should breast feed on a schedule
Babies usually breast-feed every 4 to 6 hours during the first month
Breastmilk is digested faster than formula
Breast-fed babies cannot be feed from the bottom
41
Babies should be placed on a firm surface to sleep because …
Soft times like pillows, quilts or soft toys can cause then to suffocate
Soft surfaces will not provide enough support to the back
The beds are too firm for comfort
They need a firm support when sleeping on the stomach
42
Children typically begin to learn teamwork during which developmental stage?
Toodlerhood
School age
Adolescence
pre-school
43
Toddlers learn to feel secure when…
Primary caregivers are constantly present when needed
Needs are not met quickly
Long periods of separation from primary caregivers are planed
They are allowed to be alone for extended periods of time
44
When does a child begin to learn gender differences and right from wrong?
Newborn
Pre-school age
Toddlerhood
Infant
45
A condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in and around the brain is:
Spina bifida occulta
Epilepsy
Meningocele
Hydrocephalus
46
Which statement about Down syndrome is true?
It is caused by birth trauma
It results from the body’s inability to make protein
It is the most common form of inherited IDD
Persons with DS have an extra chromosome
47
An episiotomy is ?
A dark green, tarry BM
An incision into the perineum
A newborn infection
The surgical removal of foreskin from the penis
48
Developmental stage is characterized by rapid growth and physical changes?
School age
Pre-school
Toddlerhood
Adolescence
49
A person with AD may have an increase in signs and symptoms during hours of darkness. This is known as what?
Delusions
Paranoia
Wandering
Sundowning
50
Which developmental stage includes menopause?
Middle adulthood
Late adulthood
Adolescence
Young adulthood
51
Which of the following is an example of growth?
Hair color
Taking
Reflexes
Height
52
Which is a feature of a DS child?
Strong muscle tone
Short, wide neck
Tall stature
Large head, ears, and nose
53
The umbilical cord stomps off..
About 2 weeks after birth
At birth
About 1 month after birth
Within 2-3 days after birth
54
When referring to someone with intellectual disabilities, you should use the term:
Mentally challenged
Mentally retarded
Intellectually challenged
Intellectually disabled
55
Children with Spina bifida are at high risk for:
Spasticity
Heart problems
Behavior problems
Bowel and bladder problems
56
What is the rich, thick, yellowish milk that is breast milk produced in the first few days of breast feeding?
Lochia
Nursing
Meconium
Colostrum
57
A developmental task of middle adulthood is…
Learning to live with a partner
Coping with a partners death
Developing leisure time activities
Preparing for ones own death
58
If a baby is lying on a scale,bed,table, or other surface you should…
Always keep one hand on the baby
Tuck a blanket firmly around the baby
Place pillows around the baby
Watch the baby carefully if you must walk away
59
Which measures are used to keep children safe in the home?
Use childproof locks for door knob covers leading to non-childproof areas
Reuse cribs from siblings
Keep hot water temperature at 130 degrees F
Use safety gates at the bottom of stairs
60
Which statement about dementia is true?
Dementia is caused by damaged brain cells
Dementia cannot be reversed
Dementia is a specific disease
Most older people get dementia
61
Which developmental stage is full of curiosity, climbing and exploration?
Toddlerhood
Pre-school age
Infant
Newborn
62
Which statement about Alzheimer’s disease is true?
It is an uncommon type of dementia
It is a normal part of aging
The onset is sudden
The greatest risk is increasing age
63
Which statement about fragile X syndrome is true?
Behavior problems are uncommon
Learning disabilities are always serve
Fragile X can be cured
Girls have milder symptoms than boys
64
Which of these should be reported to the nurse at once?
The baby turns his or her head to one side or puts a hand to 1 ear
The baby has a soft on farm store after being breast-fed
The baby has a rectal temperature of 99.6°F
The baby cries when the diapers is wet or when he or she is hungry
65
Which is a sign of autism?
Prefers not to be alone
Points to objects
Avoids eye contact
Startles at loud noises
66
Growth and development begin…
At fertilization
When the baby sits up
At birth
When children have growth spurts
67
The birth weight of a newborn…
Doubles in the first year
Doubles in the first three months of life
Triples in the first year
Triples in the first six months
68
A defect of the spinal column in which the vertebrae do not form properly is:
Paralysis
A convulsion
Hydrocephalus
Spina bifida
69
When a mother is breast feeding, she should avoid
Drinking whole milk
Certain foods that cause the baby to have cramping o diarrhea
Any foods w caffeine
Foods that are high in calories or calcium
70
Spastic means contact slow, weaving or writhing movements
False
True
71
Which of these is a federal crib standard of the American Academy of Pediatrics ?
The crib mattress must be soft
A gap between the mattress and crib can be no more than 1 in
Crib slats must be 3 in apart
Drop side rail cribs cannot be manufactured or sold

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