Work paper 2
Chapter 7: Physical and Developmental...
1. Which of the following is the most accurate method of determining the length of a child under 24 months of age?
a. Standing height
b. Estimation of length to the nearest centimeter or 1/2 inch
c. Recumbent length measured in the prone position
d. Recumbent length measured in the supine position
2. By what age do the head and chest circumferences generally become equal?
a. 1 month
b. 6 to 9 months
c. 1 to 2 years
d. 2 1/2 to 3 years
3. What is the earliest age at which a satisfactory radial pulse can be taken in children?
a. 1 year of age
b. 2 years of age
c. 3 years of age
d. 6 years of age
4. Pulses can be graded according to certain criteria. Which of the following is a description of a normal pulse?
a. 0
b. +1
c. +2
d. +3
5. At what age should the nurse expect the anterior fontanel to close?
a. 2 months
b. 2-4 months
c. 6-8 months
d. 12-18 months
6. At about what age does the Babinski sign disappear?
a. 4 months
b. 6 months
c. 1 year
d. 2 years