Pediatric Nurse Pediatric Health Promotion Flashcards
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A 2-year-old is brought to the clinic for a well-child visit. Which blood lead level (BLL) requires immediate medical management according to the CDC?
Answer: ≥5 mcg/dL
The CDC reference value for elevated blood lead levels is ≥5 mcg/dL, which triggers public health actions and case management.
Which activity best promotes cognitive development in toddlers (ages 1–3 years)?
Answer: Reading aloud and interactive storytelling
Reading aloud and interactive storytelling build vocabulary, language, and cognitive skills essential during toddlerhood.
A parent asks when to schedule their child's first dental visit. The nurse's best response is:
Answer: Within 6 months of the first tooth eruption or by age 1
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit within 6 months after the first tooth appears or by age 1.
Which immunization is recommended for ALL adolescents at the 11–12 year well visit regardless of sex?
Answer: HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine is universally recommended at age 11–12 years for all adolescents to protect against HPV-related cancers.
Which sign or symptom in a neonate should prompt the nurse to immediately evaluate for hyperbilirubinemia?
Answer: Jaundice appearing within 24 hours of birth
Jaundice within the first 24 hours of life is pathologic and requires urgent evaluation for hemolytic disease or other serious causes.
A pediatric nurse is calculating a child's BMI percentile. The child is 8 years old with a BMI at the 88th percentile. How should the nurse classify this child?
Answer: Overweight
A BMI between the 85th and 94th percentile for age and sex is classified as overweight in children.
Which protective factor should a nurse reinforce to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Answer: Breastfeeding for at least the first 6 months
Breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of SIDS and is recommended as a protective strategy by the AAP.
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