Author Question: What developmental characteristic does not occur until a child reaches age 2 1/2 years? a. Birth ... (Read 56 times)

crobinson2013 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What developmental characteristic does not occur until a child reaches age 2 1/2 years?

a. Birth weight has doubled.
b. Anterior fontanel is still open.
c. Primary dentition is complete.
d. Binocularity may be established.

Question 2

The nurse is giving discharge instructions to the parent of a 6-year-old child who had a cardiac catheterization 4 hours ago. What statement by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

a. My child should not attend school for the next 5 days.
b. I should change the bandage every day for the next 2 days.
c. My child can take a tub bath but should avoid taking a shower for the next 4 days.
d. I should expect the site to be red and swollen for the next 3 days.

ally · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Usually by age 30 months, the primary dentition of 20 teeth is complete. Birth weight doubles at approximately ages 5 to 6 months. The anterior fontanel closes at ages 12 to 18 months. Binocularity is established by age 15 months.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Discharge instructions for a parent of a child who recently had a cardiac catheterization should include changing the bandage every day for the next 2 days. The child should avoid strenuous exercise but can go back to school. The child should avoid a tub bath, but an older child could take a shower the first day after the catheterization. The site should not have swelling or redness; if there is, it should be reported to the health care practitioner.