Question 1

A nurse is caring for a neonate who is 22 in in height.What will the child's expected height be at 1 year?

Accepted Answer

A) 29 in 
B) 33 in 
C) 44 in 
D) 56 in 
A) 29 in 
B) 33 in 
C) 44 in 
D) 56 in

Question 2

Which theory of aging suggests that previously developed coping abilities and the ability to maintain previous roles and activities are critical to adjustment to old age?

Accepted Answer

A) Continuity theory 
B) Autoimmunity theory 
C) Wear-and-tear theory 
D) Disengagement theory 
A) Continuity theory 
B) Autoimmunity theory 
C) Wear-and-tear theory 
D) Disengagement theory

Question 3

A child who has just begun to demonstrate egocentric thinking is in which of the Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A) Sensorimotor 
B) Preoperational thought 
C) Formal operational thought 
D) Concrete operational thought 
A) Sensorimotor 
B) Preoperational thought 
C) Formal operational thought 
D) Concrete operational thought

Question 4

The nurse reminds an older adult patient that the task for the older adult is to achieve ego integrity.Failure to achieve this task results in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Failure 
B) Despair 
C) Reminiscing 
D) Accomplishment 
A) Failure 
B) Despair 
C) Reminiscing 
D) Accomplishment

Question 5

Which theory of aging suggests that the older person who is more socially active is more likely to adjust well to aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Activity theory 
B) Autoimmunity theory 
C) Wear-and-tear theory 
D) Disengagement theory 
A) Activity theory 
B) Autoimmunity theory 
C) Wear-and-tear theory 
D) Disengagement theory

Question 6

A nurse assessing a toddler should consider which finding abnormal?

Accepted Answer

A) Lumbar lordosis 
B) Cyanotic nail beds 
C) A protruding abdomen 
D) A convex lumbar curve 
A) Lumbar lordosis 
B) Cyanotic nail beds 
C) A protruding abdomen 
D) A convex lumbar curve

Question 7

A 5-year-old who has an imaginary friend with whom he converses frequently is displaying characteristics consistent with which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A) Operational stage 
B) Preoperational stage 
C) Formal operations stage 
D) Concrete operations stage 
A) Operational stage 
B) Preoperational stage 
C) Formal operations stage 
D) Concrete operations stage

Question 8

The process that refers to gradual change and differentiation is _____________.

Accepted Answer

development
Developm

Question 9

The nurse informs a group of college students that young adults will face which challenges in this particular time of life? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Starting a family 
B) Selecting housing 
C) Job security 
D) Relations with extended family 
E) Establishing intimacy
F)None of the above 
A) Starting a family 
B) Selecting housing 
C) Job security 
D) Relations with extended family 
E) Establishing intimacy
F)None of the above

Question 10

A 53-year-old woman complains of night sweats and mood swings.The nurse recognizes that these symptoms most likely relate to which condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Menopause 
B) Weight problems 
C) Dietary problems 
D) Thyroid problems 
A) Menopause 
B) Weight problems 
C) Dietary problems 
D) Thyroid problems

Question 11

Any substance such as a drug,alcohol,or virus that interferes with fetal development is called a(n)_____________.

Accepted Answer

teratogen
A teratogen is any s

Question 12

The nurse performing a routine physical assessment on a 25-year-old understands that the patient is most likely experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) A gradual decline in physical capabilities 
B) Optimal level of functioning 
C) Slight diminishing of visual acuity 
D) Minimal hearing loss 
A) A gradual decline in physical capabilities 
B) Optimal level of functioning 
C) Slight diminishing of visual acuity 
D) Minimal hearing loss

Question 13

What is the family pattern in which the female assumes primary dominance in the areas of childcare and homemaking,as well as financial decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) Autocratic family pattern 
B) Patriarchal family pattern 
C) Matriarchal family pattern 
D) Democratic family pattern 
A) Autocratic family pattern 
B) Patriarchal family pattern 
C) Matriarchal family pattern 
D) Democratic family pattern

Question 14

What is the correct term for prejudice against older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Socialism 
B) Sexism 
C) Racism 
D) Ageism 
A) Socialism 
B) Sexism 
C) Racism 
D) Ageism

Question 15

When assessing the home for fall risks and increased safety for an 85-year-old,what should be a suggestion of the home health nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Bright lights be kept on at all times. 
B) Sponge baths be taken rather than showers. 
C) Excess furniture be removed. 
D) Loose,comfortable shoes be worn. 
A) Bright lights be kept on at all times. 
B) Sponge baths be taken rather than showers. 
C) Excess furniture be removed. 
D) Loose,comfortable shoes be worn.

Question 16

A child who has just begun to demonstrate the ability to understand and apply logical operations to help interpret specific experiences or perceptions is in which of the Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A) Sensorimotor 
B) Preoperational thought 
C) Formal operational thought 
D) Concrete operational thought 
A) Sensorimotor 
B) Preoperational thought 
C) Formal operational thought 
D) Concrete operational thought

Question 17

What is the leading cause of injury and death among infants and young children?

Accepted Answer

A) Accidents 
B) Child abuse 
C) Drug abuse 
D) Adolescent parents 
A) Accidents 
B) Child abuse 
C) Drug abuse 
D) Adolescent parents

Question 18

According to Erikson,an infant who was abandoned by his or her primary caregiver is at risk for developing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Guilt 
B) Mistrust 
C) Isolation 
D) Confusion 
A) Guilt 
B) Mistrust 
C) Isolation 
D) Confusion

Question 19

A nurse assessing a 2-month-old infant would expect the infant to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Crawl on the floor. 
B) Creep on the floor. 
C) Sit up steadily without support. 
D) Hold its head up while in the prone position. 
A) Crawl on the floor. 
B) Creep on the floor. 
C) Sit up steadily without support. 
D) Hold its head up while in the prone position.

Question 20

A nurse instructing a group of parents about safety rules for infants and young children should include which of the following measures in the teaching plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Remove plants from the child's reach. 
B) Provide the infant with a pillow at night. 
C) Use a plastic covering on the infant's mattress. 
D) Keep the crib sides up and set the mattress at the highest setting. 
A) Remove plants from the child's reach. 
B) Provide the infant with a pillow at night. 
C) Use a plastic covering on the infant's mattress. 
D) Keep the crib sides up and set the mattress at the highest setting.

Exam 24: Lifespan Development

A nurse is caring for a neonate who is 22 in in height.What will the child's expected height be at 1 year?

Which theory of aging suggests that previously developed coping abilities and the ability to maintain previous roles and activities are critical to adjustment to old age?

A child who has just begun to demonstrate egocentric thinking is in which of the Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

The nurse reminds an older adult patient that the task for the older adult is to achieve ego integrity.Failure to achieve this task results in which of the following?

Which theory of aging suggests that the older person who is more socially active is more likely to adjust well to aging?

A nurse assessing a toddler should consider which finding abnormal?

A 5-year-old who has an imaginary friend with whom he converses frequently is displaying characteristics consistent with which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

The process that refers to gradual change and differentiation is _____________.

The nurse informs a group of college students that young adults will face which challenges in this particular time of life? (Select all that apply.)

A 53-year-old woman complains of night sweats and mood swings.The nurse recognizes that these symptoms most likely relate to which condition?

Any substance such as a drug,alcohol,or virus that interferes with fetal development is called a(n)_____________.

The nurse performing a routine physical assessment on a 25-year-old understands that the patient is most likely experiencing which of the following?

What is the family pattern in which the female assumes primary dominance in the areas of childcare and homemaking,as well as financial decision making?

What is the correct term for prejudice against older adults?

When assessing the home for fall risks and increased safety for an 85-year-old,what should be a suggestion of the home health nurse?

A child who has just begun to demonstrate the ability to understand and apply logical operations to help interpret specific experiences or perceptions is in which of the Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

What is the leading cause of injury and death among infants and young children?

According to Erikson,an infant who was abandoned by his or her primary caregiver is at risk for developing which of the following?

A nurse assessing a 2-month-old infant would expect the infant to do which of the following?

A nurse instructing a group of parents about safety rules for infants and young children should include which of the following measures in the teaching plan?

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