Question 1

A school nurse is obtaining the height and weight of a 9-year-old child. Which of the following is the best method to assess the child's growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use serial measurements over time. 
B)  Use this measurement. 
C)  Use this measurement and compare it with the child's peers. 
D)  Use the WHO growth chart to assess this child's measurements. 
A)  Use serial measurements over time. 
B)  Use this measurement. 
C)  Use this measurement and compare it with the child's peers. 
D)  Use the WHO growth chart to assess this child's measurements. A

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a person with the nursing diagnosis of chronic sorrow related to missed opportunities. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sharing a personal story with the person to demonstrate empathy 
B)  Assuring the person that he or she will be able to cope with the illness 
C)  Encouraging the person to discuss his or her fears 
D)  Contacting a support group representative for the person 
A)  Sharing a personal story with the person to demonstrate empathy 
B)  Assuring the person that he or she will be able to cope with the illness 
C)  Encouraging the person to discuss his or her fears 
D)  Contacting a support group representative for the person C

Question 3

Kohlberg's theory of moral development is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Erikson's theory of psychosocial development 
B)  Piaget's theory of cognitive development 
C)  Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development 
D)  Gilligan's theory of moral development 
A)  Erikson's theory of psychosocial development 
B)  Piaget's theory of cognitive development 
C)  Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development 
D)  Gilligan's theory of moral development B

Question 4

The school nurse is conducting an in-service program for teachers that discusses the development of elementary school children. According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following information would the nurse include? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Use abstract thought to discuss a story. 
B)  Make moral decisions concerning right and wrong actions. 
C)  Listen to a peer's point of view about a playground situation. 
D)  Be influenced by his or her friends. 
A)  Use abstract thought to discuss a story. 
B)  Make moral decisions concerning right and wrong actions. 
C)  Listen to a peer's point of view about a playground situation. 
D)  Be influenced by his or her friends.

Question 5

Which of the following statements summarizes Vygotsky's theory of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  All children develop cognitively at the same rate. 
B)  Social and cultural influences are not major factors in cognitive development. 
C)  Learning is an individual activity. 
D)  Experience creates learning. 
A)  All children develop cognitively at the same rate. 
B)  Social and cultural influences are not major factors in cognitive development. 
C)  Learning is an individual activity. 
D)  Experience creates learning.

Question 6

A high school sophomore engages in risky behavior to fit in with his peers. According to Erikson's theory of human development, which of the following developmental conflicts is this student facing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initiative versus guilt 
B)  Industry versus inferiority 
C)  Identity versus role confusion 
D)  Intimacy versus isolation 
A)  Initiative versus guilt 
B)  Industry versus inferiority 
C)  Identity versus role confusion 
D)  Intimacy versus isolation

Question 7

Which of the following statements about Gilligan's theory of moral development is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  This theory is based on a sense of absolute right and wrong. 
B)  This theory is gender specific. 
C)  This theory is dependent on one's stage of cognitive development. 
D)  This theory is based on the premise that women view situations in terms of rules. 
A)  This theory is based on a sense of absolute right and wrong. 
B)  This theory is gender specific. 
C)  This theory is dependent on one's stage of cognitive development. 
D)  This theory is based on the premise that women view situations in terms of rules.

Question 8

A nurse who is conducting a parenting class is asked how to select a good day care center for an 18-month-old child. Which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Day care centers that schedule age-appropriate educational videos increase verbal ability." 
B)  "Human interaction increases a toddler's verbal skills, so select a day care center that values adult-to-toddler interaction." 
C)  "Learning to understand the meaning of words is increased when toddlers are exposed to educational DVDs, so select a day care center that has an extensive library of age-appropriate, educational DVDs." 
D)  "There really is no difference in the quality of day care centers based on whether or not videos or DVDs are used for educational purposes." 
A)  "Day care centers that schedule age-appropriate educational videos increase verbal ability." 
B)  "Human interaction increases a toddler's verbal skills, so select a day care center that values adult-to-toddler interaction." 
C)  "Learning to understand the meaning of words is increased when toddlers are exposed to educational DVDs, so select a day care center that has an extensive library of age-appropriate, educational DVDs." 
D)  "There really is no difference in the quality of day care centers based on whether or not videos or DVDs are used for educational purposes."

Question 9

The nurse is caring for a person who donated a kidney to a stranger in need. According to Gilligan's stages of moral development, the person who donated the kidney is in which of the following stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preconventional 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Postconventional 
D)  Midconventional 
A)  Preconventional 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Postconventional 
D)  Midconventional

Question 10

A child is focused on peer approval and avoidance of "not fitting in." According to Kohlberg, this child is experiencing which of the following stages of moral development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preconventional 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Postconventional 
D)  Preoperational 
A)  Preconventional 
B)  Conventional 
C)  Postconventional 
D)  Preoperational

Question 11

A nurse is teaching parents of a toddler about nutrition. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Raisins are a good finger food because they provide fiber." 
B)  "Grapes are a good snack choice because they help toddlers meet their daily fruit requirements." 
C)  "Hot dogs are not a safe food choice because they may cause choking." 
D)  "A small piece of chewing gum will help strengthen jaw muscle; just be sure he or she does not swallow it." 
A)  "Raisins are a good finger food because they provide fiber." 
B)  "Grapes are a good snack choice because they help toddlers meet their daily fruit requirements." 
C)  "Hot dogs are not a safe food choice because they may cause choking." 
D)  "A small piece of chewing gum will help strengthen jaw muscle; just be sure he or she does not swallow it."

Question 12

Which of the following statements describes Erikson's theory of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  A healthy personality is defined by the lack of pathology. 
B)  Stages of development advance based on psychosocial factors. 
C)  The main premise of the theory is that individuals are interdependent beings and rely on each other in order to develop successfully. 
D)  An individual must successfully accomplish the developmental stage before proceeding to the next stage. 
A)  A healthy personality is defined by the lack of pathology. 
B)  Stages of development advance based on psychosocial factors. 
C)  The main premise of the theory is that individuals are interdependent beings and rely on each other in order to develop successfully. 
D)  An individual must successfully accomplish the developmental stage before proceeding to the next stage.

Question 13

A nurse is educating new parents about normal growth and development for their child. Which of the following items would the nurse include in this discussion? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Trends in childhood obesity 
B)  Availability of a well-balanced diet 
C)  Exposure to lead-based pain 
D)  Height/weight of relatives 
A)  Trends in childhood obesity 
B)  Availability of a well-balanced diet 
C)  Exposure to lead-based pain 
D)  Height/weight of relatives

Question 14

The nurse at a well-baby clinic is assessing a 12-month-old child. At birth, the child weighed 7 lb. 3 oz. During this visit, the child weighs 21 lb. 10 oz. Which of the following conclusions would the nurse make about the child's weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  The infant is gaining weight faster than anticipated. 
B)  The infant is malnourished. 
C)  The infant is at the expected weight for his or her age. 
D)  The infant is having a growth spurt. 
A)  The infant is gaining weight faster than anticipated. 
B)  The infant is malnourished. 
C)  The infant is at the expected weight for his or her age. 
D)  The infant is having a growth spurt.

Question 15

The school nurse has been asked to order growth charts. Which of the following growth charts should be selected to assessing children in first through fifth grades?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generic body mass index chart 
B)  Height and weight chart 
C)  Revised CDC growth chart 
D)  WHO international growth chart 
A)  Generic body mass index chart 
B)  Height and weight chart 
C)  Revised CDC growth chart 
D)  WHO international growth chart

Question 16

A mother comes to the pediatric clinic and says to the nurse, "I am worried about my 11-month-old baby because he is not crawling yet and his brother crawled when he was 11 months old. Is something wrong?" Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Accepted Answer

A)  "It is highly unusual for siblings not to reach developmental milestones at the same time. I'll ask the doctor to assess him." 
B)  "All babies reach developmental milestones at different rates." 
C)  "This may be something to worry about. I'll have the doctor examine him." 
D)  "Don't worry; he'll crawl soon enough." 
A)  "It is highly unusual for siblings not to reach developmental milestones at the same time. I'll ask the doctor to assess him." 
B)  "All babies reach developmental milestones at different rates." 
C)  "This may be something to worry about. I'll have the doctor examine him." 
D)  "Don't worry; he'll crawl soon enough."

Question 17

The nurse is explaining the concept of growth to a parent. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Growth means adding height and weight to your body." 
B)  "We continue to grow in various ways throughout life." 
C)  "How much we grow is based on gender." 
D)  "Growth stops when we are young adults." 
A)  "Growth means adding height and weight to your body." 
B)  "We continue to grow in various ways throughout life." 
C)  "How much we grow is based on gender." 
D)  "Growth stops when we are young adults."

Question 18

Which of the following statements is correct related to the concept of growth

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth occurs mainly during early childhood. 
B)  Older adults do not experience growth-related changes.. 
C)  Growth refers only to the increase in the size of specific organs and systems. 
D)  Growth occurs throughout the life cycle. 
A)  Growth occurs mainly during early childhood. 
B)  Older adults do not experience growth-related changes.. 
C)  Growth refers only to the increase in the size of specific organs and systems. 
D)  Growth occurs throughout the life cycle.

Question 19

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive function continues to become refined throughout life. 
B)  A child's greatest task is to make sense of the world around him or her. 
C)  Culture plays a major role in cognitive development. 
D)  Learning precedes development. 
A)  Cognitive function continues to become refined throughout life. 
B)  A child's greatest task is to make sense of the world around him or her. 
C)  Culture plays a major role in cognitive development. 
D)  Learning precedes development.

Question 20

A nurse is attending a continuing education program about growth and development. Why is it necessary that nurses are well educated about this content? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Have a better understanding of genetics and genomics 
B)  Can meet the requirements of Healthy People 2010 
C)  Can provide more effective health education 
D)  Can deliver anticipatory guidance to families 
A)  Have a better understanding of genetics and genomics 
B)  Can meet the requirements of Healthy People 2010 
C)  Can provide more effective health education 
D)  Can deliver anticipatory guidance to families

Exam 15: Overview of Growth and Development Framework

A school nurse is obtaining the height and weight of a 9-year-old child. Which of the following is the best method to assess the child's growth?

A nurse is caring for a person with the nursing diagnosis of chronic sorrow related to missed opportunities. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this person?

Kohlberg's theory of moral development is based on:

The school nurse is conducting an in-service program for teachers that discusses the development of elementary school children. According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following information would the nurse include? (select all that apply)

Which of the following statements summarizes Vygotsky's theory of development?

A high school sophomore engages in risky behavior to fit in with his peers. According to Erikson's theory of human development, which of the following developmental conflicts is this student facing?

Which of the following statements about Gilligan's theory of moral development is accurate?

A nurse who is conducting a parenting class is asked how to select a good day care center for an 18-month-old child. Which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a person who donated a kidney to a stranger in need. According to Gilligan's stages of moral development, the person who donated the kidney is in which of the following stages?

A child is focused on peer approval and avoidance of "not fitting in." According to Kohlberg, this child is experiencing which of the following stages of moral development?

A nurse is teaching parents of a toddler about nutrition. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

Which of the following statements describes Erikson's theory of development?

A nurse is educating new parents about normal growth and development for their child. Which of the following items would the nurse include in this discussion? (select all that apply)

The nurse at a well-baby clinic is assessing a 12-month-old child. At birth, the child weighed 7 lb. 3 oz. During this visit, the child weighs 21 lb. 10 oz. Which of the following conclusions would the nurse make about the child's weight?

The school nurse has been asked to order growth charts. Which of the following growth charts should be selected to assessing children in first through fifth grades?

A mother comes to the pediatric clinic and says to the nurse, "I am worried about my 11-month-old baby because he is not crawling yet and his brother crawled when he was 11 months old. Is something wrong?" Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

The nurse is explaining the concept of growth to a parent. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

Which of the following statements is correct related to the concept of growth

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is correct?

A nurse is attending a continuing education program about growth and development. Why is it necessary that nurses are well educated about this content? (select all that apply)

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