When assessing the vision of a 2-month-old, what would the nurse ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

When assessing the vision of a 2-month-old, what would the nurse use?
 
  A) Black-and-white checkerboard
  B) Red and blue circles
  C) Gray and blue animal drawings
  D) Green and yellow letters

Question 2

The nurse is examining a 15-month-old child who was able to walk at the last visit and now can no longer walk. What would be the nurse's best intervention in this case?
 
  A) Schedule a full evaluation since this may indicate a neurologic disorder.
  B) Note the regression in the child's chart and recheck in another month.
  C) Document the findings as a developmental delay since this is a normal occurrence.
  D) Ask the parents if they have changed the child's schedule to a less active one.

[reelove4eva]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
For infants younger than 6 months of age, objects such as a black-and-white checkerboard or concentric circles are best because an infant's vision is more attuned to these high-contrast patterns than to colors. High-contrast animal figures such as pandas or Dalmatians also work well.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Any child who loses a developmental milestonefor example, the child able to sit without support who now cannotneeds an immediate full evaluation, since this indicates a significant neurologic problem.

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Excellent

[scottmt]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it