Author Question: New parents ask if their 8-month-old baby is performing activities that are expected at this age. ... (Read 45 times)

future617RT · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

New parents ask if their 8-month-old baby is performing activities that are expected at this age. What should the nurse suggest to screen this baby's developmental level?

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

Question 2

An expectant parent asks the nurse about health problems of newborns. On what should the nurse provide information to this client?

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

nickk12214 · **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 1: Health problems of newborns include infant colic.
Rationale 2: Respiratory tract infections are more common for toddlers and school-age children.
Rationale 3: Health problems of newborns include failure to thrive.
Rationale 4: Injuries are more problematic as the child grows, especially in the school-age child.
Rationale 5: Health problems of newborns include SIDS.