Question 1

When working with the preadolescent,it is MOST important that the nurse exhibit:

Accepted Answer

A) compliance 
B) discipline 
C) neutrality 
D) sensitivity 
A) compliance 
B) discipline 
C) neutrality 
D) sensitivity D

Question 2

Factors that may influence an individual's growth and development include cultural expectations,health status,and:

Accepted Answer

A) adaptation 
B) parental age 
C) number of siblings 
D) life experiences 
A) adaptation 
B) parental age 
C) number of siblings 
D) life experiences D

Question 3

The MOST important physiologic task of the neonate is to:

Accepted Answer

A) achieve equilibrium through stabilization of body systems 
B) adjust to parental figures 
C) learn to cry 
D) develop new reflexes 
A) achieve equilibrium through stabilization of body systems 
B) adjust to parental figures 
C) learn to cry 
D) develop new reflexes A

Question 4

According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development,a child between 6 and 12 years old needs to accomplish which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) to develop a sense of trust in others 
B) to develop necessary social skills 
C) to integrate childhood into a personal identity 
D) to learn self-control 
A) to develop a sense of trust in others 
B) to develop necessary social skills 
C) to integrate childhood into a personal identity 
D) to learn self-control

Question 5

According to Piaget's developmental theory in the cognitive dimension,which of these tasks is associated with the formal operations stage?

Accepted Answer

A) forming fulfilling peer relationships 
B) engaging in abstract reasoning and problem solving 
C) learning to rely on caregivers to meet needs and desires 
D) relating successfully to peers of the same gender 
A) forming fulfilling peer relationships 
B) engaging in abstract reasoning and problem solving 
C) learning to rely on caregivers to meet needs and desires 
D) relating successfully to peers of the same gender

Question 6

Which of these terms refers to behavioral changes in functional abilities and skills?

Accepted Answer

A) adaptation 
B) development 
C) growth 
D) maturation 
A) adaptation 
B) development 
C) growth 
D) maturation

Question 7

What is the leading cause of infection among young adults?

Accepted Answer

A) environmental exposure to pathogens 
B) illicit drug use and abuse 
C) neglect of personal hygiene 
D) sexually transmitted diseases 
A) environmental exposure to pathogens 
B) illicit drug use and abuse 
C) neglect of personal hygiene 
D) sexually transmitted diseases

Question 8

Episodic binge eating followed by purging describes which of these eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) obesity 
D) starvation 
A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) obesity 
D) starvation

Question 9

According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development,which of these tasks must be mastered from birth to 1 year of age?

Accepted Answer

A) identity versus role confusion 
B) trust versus mistrust 
C) autonomy versus shame and doubt 
D) industry versus inferiority 
A) identity versus role confusion 
B) trust versus mistrust 
C) autonomy versus shame and doubt 
D) industry versus inferiority

Question 10

The process in which certain goals must be achieved during each stage of the life cycle and that set the stage for future learning is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive abilities 
B) critical learning 
C) developmental tasks 
D) physical development 
A) cognitive abilities 
B) critical learning 
C) developmental tasks 
D) physical development

Question 11

According to Piaget's stages of cognitive development,children 12 years and older are in which stage?

Accepted Answer

A) concrete operations 
B) formal operations 
C) preoperational 
D) sensorimotor 
A) concrete operations 
B) formal operations 
C) preoperational 
D) sensorimotor

Question 12

Which of the following descriptions of childhood developmental tasks correlates with the preconventional stage in Kohlberg's framework?

Accepted Answer

A) The child respects authority. 
B) The child learns to reason about events in the here and now. 
C) The child develops concepts needed for everyday living. 
D) The child follows rules when in his or her own interest. 
A) The child respects authority. 
B) The child learns to reason about events in the here and now. 
C) The child develops concepts needed for everyday living. 
D) The child follows rules when in his or her own interest.

Question 13

Which of the following is a developmental characteristic of the school-age child?

Accepted Answer

A) understands unacceptable behaviors but may need assistance choosing between right and wrong 
B) imitates parental religious behaviors 
C) shows increased curiosity and improved ability to use reason and logic leads to frequent questioning 
D) views self as exceptional,special,and unique 
A) understands unacceptable behaviors but may need assistance choosing between right and wrong 
B) imitates parental religious behaviors 
C) shows increased curiosity and improved ability to use reason and logic leads to frequent questioning 
D) views self as exceptional,special,and unique

Question 14

Why is positive bonding between parent and child so important?

Accepted Answer

A) It makes infants feel more contented. 
B) It lays the foundation for trust needed to develop future interpersonal relationships. 
C) It helps parents distinguish crying patterns more readily. 
D) It reduces parental anxiety. 
A) It makes infants feel more contented. 
B) It lays the foundation for trust needed to develop future interpersonal relationships. 
C) It helps parents distinguish crying patterns more readily. 
D) It reduces parental anxiety.

Question 15

When caring for the preschooler,it is important for the nurse to remember that:

Accepted Answer

A) frequent use of the word no usually results from fear and stranger anxiety 
B) play is the main mechanism for learning 
C) teaching is more readily accepted from a peer or with a peer group with similar needs 
D) a parent or caregiver should always be with the child during treatment 
A) frequent use of the word no usually results from fear and stranger anxiety 
B) play is the main mechanism for learning 
C) teaching is more readily accepted from a peer or with a peer group with similar needs 
D) a parent or caregiver should always be with the child during treatment

Question 16

When a nurse is providing client teaching about infant feeding,which of these statements should be included?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole cow's milk is not recommended for children under 12 months of age. 
B) Infants who are breastfed are usually healthier. 
C) Bottles can be used as pacifiers when infants are fussy. 
D) Solid foods can be introduced as soon as the infant seems to be hungry. 
A) Whole cow's milk is not recommended for children under 12 months of age. 
B) Infants who are breastfed are usually healthier. 
C) Bottles can be used as pacifiers when infants are fussy. 
D) Solid foods can be introduced as soon as the infant seems to be hungry.

Question 17

Which one of the two intrapersonal theorists developed a theory of personality development that emphasizes sexuality as the underlying motivation for behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Freud 
B) Havighurst 
C) Erikson 
D) Sullivan 
A) Freud 
B) Havighurst 
C) Erikson 
D) Sullivan

Question 18

Which stage of continued adaptation starts at 1 month of life and lasts until the end of the first year?

Accepted Answer

A) infancy 
B) neonatal 
C) perinatal 
D) toddler 
A) infancy 
B) neonatal 
C) perinatal 
D) toddler

Question 19

During the toddler stage,it is important to remember that behavior such as temper tantrums and frequent use of the word no are expressions of the child's:

Accepted Answer

A) bad behavior resulting from lack of consistent discipline 
B) developing autonomy 
C) fear and anxiety 
D) mirroring behaviors witnessed in others 
A) bad behavior resulting from lack of consistent discipline 
B) developing autonomy 
C) fear and anxiety 
D) mirroring behaviors witnessed in others

Question 20

When a child makes the "right" choice of behaviors,this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) ethics 
B) moral maturity 
C) religious adaptation 
D) spirituality 
A) ethics 
B) moral maturity 
C) religious adaptation 
D) spirituality

Exam 10: Life Span Development

When working with the preadolescent,it is MOST important that the nurse exhibit:

Factors that may influence an individual's growth and development include cultural expectations,health status,and:

The MOST important physiologic task of the neonate is to:

According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development,a child between 6 and 12 years old needs to accomplish which of the following tasks?

According to Piaget's developmental theory in the cognitive dimension,which of these tasks is associated with the formal operations stage?

Which of these terms refers to behavioral changes in functional abilities and skills?

What is the leading cause of infection among young adults?

Episodic binge eating followed by purging describes which of these eating disorders?

According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development,which of these tasks must be mastered from birth to 1 year of age?

The process in which certain goals must be achieved during each stage of the life cycle and that set the stage for future learning is known as:

According to Piaget's stages of cognitive development,children 12 years and older are in which stage?

Which of the following descriptions of childhood developmental tasks correlates with the preconventional stage in Kohlberg's framework?

Which of the following is a developmental characteristic of the school-age child?

Why is positive bonding between parent and child so important?

When caring for the preschooler,it is important for the nurse to remember that:

When a nurse is providing client teaching about infant feeding,which of these statements should be included?

Which one of the two intrapersonal theorists developed a theory of personality development that emphasizes sexuality as the underlying motivation for behavior?

Which stage of continued adaptation starts at 1 month of life and lasts until the end of the first year?

During the toddler stage,it is important to remember that behavior such as temper tantrums and frequent use of the word no are expressions of the child's:

When a child makes the "right" choice of behaviors,this is an example of:

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