Exam 17: Human Development: Conception Through Adolescence

A home health care nurse notes a parent becoming irritated when his toddler repeatedly throws his rattle from the high chair to the floor. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A toddler has been hospitalized. The parents become upset when the toddler starts wetting his bed, saying that he has been potty trained for some time now. What response by the nurse is best?

A school-aged child is scheduled for a minor procedure and is very nervous. What response by the nurse is best?

The nurse is asked by the parent of a pediatric patient to explain the difference between growth and development. Which response by the nurse is best?

A preschool-aged child got into the cookie jar and ate several cookies before dinner. When confronted by the parent, the child responds, "My pet horse ate them." What does the nurse teach the parents about this response?

A nurse is assessing an adolescent female who began menstruating 2 years ago. She has grown 1/2 inch in the last 2 years but has not gained any weight. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A pregnant woman in her second trimester is scheduled for quad testing. What conditions does the nurse explain are screened for in this assessment?

The parents of a 4 year old express concern that the child is wearing the same size clothing as she did last year. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

To help a hospitalized infant master the tasks in Erikson's stage of Trust versus Mistrust, which action by the nurse is best?

The nurse is collecting a history from the parents of a 4-year-old female at a well-child visit. The parents express concern that they often find their daughter performing what appears to be masturbation. The nurse offers reassurance by explaining which stage of development according to Freud?

The nurse is caring for a patient that is actively trying to conceive a child but continues to drink alcohol. The patient states that she'll stop drinking once she is pregnant. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse is conducting a preschool screening in the community. Which child would the nurse refer for further assessment?

A parent is concerned that her 16 year old is spending most of his time away from the family in his room and does not want to be involved in family activities he used to enjoy. What action by the nurse is best?

The pediatric nurse is treating a patient who has questions about safer sexual practices. The patient states, "I think I should wait until marriage to be sexually active because I'm not sure sex is OK outside of marriage." The nurse understands the student is acting with which component of Freud's theory?

A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a new mother about the Erikson stage of trust versus mistrust. What education should the nurse provide to the mother to help her child successfully master this stage?

A nurse is planning a community education event for parents on the topic of school-aged children and the risks of too much social media time. What topics should the nurse plan to include?

A nurse is assessing a 12 month old at a well-baby visit. For what developmental milestones does the nurse assess this child?

The nurse is conducting a home visit on a newborn. What observation would require the nurse to provide further education?

The home health care nurse is visiting a family with a 3 year old to observe a meal. The parent gives the child a plate with 1/2 cup of pureed meat. What action by the nurse is best?

A high-school nurse is planning an educational presentation for juniors. What activities are most appropriate for the nurse's plan to include?