Exam 25: Development

The nurse caring for a child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP)is discussing the plan of care with the parents. Which should the nurse identify as a major goal of therapy for this child?

A nurse is completing a psychosocial assessment of an adult client. Which finding is most consistent with an adult who has ADHD?

The school nurse is talking to a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)who wants to play soccer. Which action is most appropriate for the school nurse to take?

The nurse is assessing a 20-month-old and learns that he is unable to stand alone. Which aspect of development does the nurse identify as altered?

The nurse is caring for a young school-age child who was recently diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statement by the child's mother requires follow up teaching?

The parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)asks why family therapy has been prescribed. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

According to Bandura's social learning theory, which of the following should the nurse advise the parent of a preschool-aged child to do in order to help the child become independent in activities of daily living?

Assuming approximately the same birth weight, level of prenatal care, and level of genetic predisposition, which of the following infants is least likely to develop ADHD during childhood?

A parent of a high school student with high-functioning ASD asks whether the child will ever be able to work. Which response by the nurse is best?

The parents of an infant report that the baby is often withdrawn and lethargic and does not eat or sleep well. The nurse notes that the child is underweight and small for its age. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which should the nurse identify as risk factors for a pregnant client having a baby with autism? Select all that apply.

The school nurse cares for students with physical challenges and suspects that the needs for physical safety are not being adequately met for several students in the home environment. Which of the following assessment findings support the nurse's concern? Select all that apply.

A child with cerebral palsy (CP)is scheduled for casting of the lower extremities. When instructing the parents about the purpose of the casts, which of the following will the nurse include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching a school-aged client how to use a peak flow meter to monitor asthma. Which approach by the nurse is most likely to result in the desired outcome?

The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)who is being admitted to the hospital with dehydration. Which action by the nurse is appropriate when the child arrives to the care area?

A community health nurse is teaching a group of women about the dangers of smoking. Which of the following child health problems should the nurse mention as associated with smoking during pregnancy?

The nurse sees several adult clients between the ages of 30 and 40 for annual checkups, one of whom has CP. Which of the following client statements represents a common consequence of the stress state caused by CP?

The nurse is caring for a family with four children whose third child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statement made by the mother suggests that the family may have difficulty coping with this diagnosis?

A nurse is providing education to the caregiver of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which commonly associated behavioral problem should be identified in this teaching?