Question 1

What theory claims that there is a hereditary basis for aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Activity theory 
B) Physiologic theory 
C) Disengagement theory 
D) Biological programming theory

Question 2

What is the stage of family development that begins at the birth or adoption of the first child?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectant stage 
B) Parenthood stage 
C) Establishment stage 
D) Engagement/commitment stage

Question 3

The nurse tells a mother that the blueprint for all inherited traits,such as height,is found in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Sperm 
B) Ovary 
C) Chromosomes 
D) Nucleus of the cell

Question 4

Which theory of aging suggests that there should be a natural withdrawal between the individual and society?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following measures would be included in a teaching plan to instruct new parents on reducing the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Bottle-feed an infant at night. 
B) Place infants on their stomach to sleep. 
C) Keep an infant's room well ventilated. 
D) Place soft bedding and pillows in an infant's crib.

Question 6

Erikson identifies intimacy as a developmental task of adulthood.What will occur if intimacy is not established?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

How can a family best assist a toddler who is attempting to feed himself?

Accepted Answer

A) Encourage the child to use a fork. 
B) Feed the child themselves using a fork. 
C) Encourage large portions for easier handling. 
D) Offer the child finger foods.

Question 8

The nurse recognizes that during the first 5 months of life,an infant is expected to gain approximately how many pounds per month?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 
B) 1 
C) 1.5 
D) 2

Question 9

Growth and development that proceeds from the head toward the feet is known as _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Growth and development that proceeds from the...

Question 10

When a mother asks the nurse about introducing solid foods into the child's diet,which of the following would be the best answer?

Accepted Answer

A) "Introduce meat first." 
B) "Introduce one solid food at a time several days apart." 
C) "Introduce solid foods by mixing two or three foods together." 
D) "Introduce solid foods by adding strained food to the infant's bottle."

Question 11

A 14-year-old male patient has undergone a leg amputation.What should be the primary focus of the patient's care plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritional status 
B) Academic progress 
C) Body image 
D) Socialization needs

Question 12

The nurse discovers during the intake assessment of a 5-year-old child that the child lives with his biological parents and siblings.How would the nurse categorize this family type?

Accepted Answer

A) Extended family 
B) Blended family 
C) Social family 
D) Nuclear family

Question 13

What is the family pattern in which the adult members function as equals?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

A 58-year-old male is concerned about some hearing loss he is experiencing.The nurse recognizes that this might be due to a sensory change of this age group known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Presbycusis 
B) Otitis externa 
C) Presbyopia 
D) Otitis media

Question 15

The mother of a 5-month-old child is concerned because the child cannot sit by himself.The nurse explains that sitting alone is not expected until the baby reaches what age?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 months 
B) 7 months 
C) 8 months 
D) 9 months

Question 16

A child who uses senses and motor abilities to understand the world is displaying characteristics consistent with which stage of Piaget's cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A) Sensorimotor stage of cognitive development 
B) Preoperational stage of cognitive development 
C) Formal operational stage of cognitive development 
D) Concrete operational stage of cognitive development

Question 17

What is the stage of family development that extends from the wedding until the birth of the first child?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectant stage 
B) Parenthood stage 
C) Establishment stage 
D) Engagement/commitment stage

Question 18

A child who has just begun to demonstrate object permanence 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

Question 19

A mother asks the nurse when she should introduce solid foods into her infant's diet.What would be the most correct response?

Accepted Answer

A) Introduce fruits and vegetables first. 
B) Mix foods to allow the infant variety. 
C) Introduce only one new food at a time. 
D) Introduce new foods at 24-hour intervals.

Question 20

A nurse teaching the mother about infant oral hygiene instructs the mother to offer the infant sips of:

Accepted Answer

A) cola. 
B) milk. 
C) juice. 
D) water.

Exam 24: Lifespan Development

What theory claims that there is a hereditary basis for aging?

What is the stage of family development that begins at the birth or adoption of the first child?

The nurse tells a mother that the blueprint for all inherited traits,such as height,is found in which of the following?

Which theory of aging suggests that there should be a natural withdrawal between the individual and society?

Which of the following measures would be included in a teaching plan to instruct new parents on reducing the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome?

Erikson identifies intimacy as a developmental task of adulthood.What will occur if intimacy is not established?

How can a family best assist a toddler who is attempting to feed himself?

The nurse recognizes that during the first 5 months of life,an infant is expected to gain approximately how many pounds per month?

Growth and development that proceeds from the head toward the feet is known as _____________________.

When a mother asks the nurse about introducing solid foods into the child's diet,which of the following would be the best answer?

A 14-year-old male patient has undergone a leg amputation.What should be the primary focus of the patient's care plan?

The nurse discovers during the intake assessment of a 5-year-old child that the child lives with his biological parents and siblings.How would the nurse categorize this family type?

What is the family pattern in which the adult members function as equals?

A 58-year-old male is concerned about some hearing loss he is experiencing.The nurse recognizes that this might be due to a sensory change of this age group known as which of the following?

The mother of a 5-month-old child is concerned because the child cannot sit by himself.The nurse explains that sitting alone is not expected until the baby reaches what age?

A child who uses senses and motor abilities to understand the world is displaying characteristics consistent with which stage of Piaget's cognitive development?

What is the stage of family development that extends from the wedding until the birth of the first child?

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

A mother asks the nurse when she should introduce solid foods into her infant's diet.What would be the most correct response?

A nurse teaching the mother about infant oral hygiene instructs the mother to offer the infant sips of: