Practice Test 9

A 1-week-old infant (born at 40 weeks, uncomplicated) is brought to the clinic; parents ask if it is safe for the infant to sleep in a car seat at night because the infant “sleeps better there.” The infant weighs 3.8 kg, takes formula 75 mL every 3 hours, and has vital signs: temperature 36.6°C, heart rate 138/min, respiratory rate 34/min. How should the nurse educate parents about this infant care practice?

A 6-week-old infant (born at 39 weeks, no complications) is at a clinic visit; the parent is worried vaccines will “overload the immune system.” The infant weighs 4.8 kg, breastfeeds every 2–3 hours, and has vital signs: temperature 36.8°C, heart rate 134/min, respiratory rate 36/min. How should the nurse educate parents about this infant care practice?