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nautica902 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

New parents are concerned about the things their baby is and is not doing at age 8 months. The nurse might suggest screening the baby with which of the following?

1. The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST-II)
2. Growth and development charts from the Center of Disease Control (CDC)
3. Assessment tools utilized by the state education department
4. Apgar scoring system

Question 2

An expectant parent asks the nurse about health problems of newborns. The nurse will provide information on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

1. Infant colic
2. Respiratory tract infections
3. Failure to thrive
4. Injuries
5. SIDS

Edwyer · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST-II) can be used to assess the infant's behavior and can be used from birth to 6 years. It is intended to estimate the abilities of a child compared to those of an average group of children of the same age.
Rationale 2: The CDC utilizes growth charts for physical assessment, but these do not address developmental issues.
Rationale 3: The school system assessment tools would be focused on the school-age child.
Rationale 4: The Apgar scoring system is used to provide information about the baby's physiologic adaptation within minutes after birth.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale: Health problems of newborns include infant colic, failure to thrive, and SIDS. Respiratory tract infections are more common for toddlers and in the school-age child. Injuries are more problematic as the child grows, especially in the school-age child.