Question 1 See full question 1m 32s
The parent of a 4-year-old expressed concern to the nurse that the child still
believes the pet that died will come back. What explanation should the nurse
give to the parent?
You Selected:
Denial is a strong mechanism that prevents seeing death as
permanent.
Correct response:
The child is in the stage of magical thinking and cannot understand
death.
Explanation:
Reference:
Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development, p.
773.
Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development - Page 773
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Question 2 See full question 46s
A trend with growth and development of the infant is that development is
proximodistal. This means:
You Selected:
growth progresses from gross motor movements to fine motor
movements.
Correct response:
growth progresses from gross motor movements to fine motor
movements.
Explanation:
Reference:
Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
, Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 30: Nursing Care of a Family With a Toddler, p.
757.
Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development - Page 757
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Question 3 See full question 20s
Based on Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what type of activities
would a nurse recommend to parents of children in the preoperational stage?
You Selected:
Play activities
Correct response:
Play activities
Explanation:
Reference:
Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 30: Nursing Care of a Family With a Toddler, p.
769.
Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development - Page 769
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Question 4 See full question 16s
Using Erikson's theory, a nurse asks a young adult questions about family,
friends, and support systems. Why is this important during assessments of
adolescents?
You Selected:
Fear of commitments may lead to loneliness and isolation.
Correct response:
Fear of commitments may lead to loneliness and isolation.
Explanation:
Reference:
Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
, Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development, p.
769.
Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development - Page 769
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Question 5 See full question 24s
An 82-year-old resident of a long-term care facility often tells stories of the
role that he played in the Korean War. According to Erikson, which of the
following needs may underlie the resident’s storytelling?
You Selected:
The need to demonstrate that his life was meaningful and purposeful.
Correct response:
The need to demonstrate that his life was meaningful and purposeful.
Explanation:
Reference:
Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development, p.
769.
Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development - Page 769
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Question 6 See full question 49s
A parent is comparing a child's development on the growth chart with those
of another child and is concerned that her child is not in the "normal" range.
What can the nurse inform the parent to alleviate her anxiety?
You Selected:
"Growth charts are just a standard measurement. If your child doesn't
fall into the 'normal' range, it doesn't indicate something is wrong."
Correct response:
"Growth charts are just a standard measurement. If your child doesn't
fall into the 'normal' range, it doesn't indicate something is wrong."
Explanation:
, Reference:
Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development, p.
758-759.
Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development - Page 758-759
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Question 7 See full question 1m 42s
A nursing instructor informs the class that for the child to be successful at
achieving maturation, he or she must first master milestones. The instructor
determines that the students understand when they correctly identify these
milestones as what tasks?
You Selected:
Developmental
Correct response:
Developmental
Explanation:
Reference:
Silbert-Flagg, J., Pillitteri, P. (2018). Maternal & Child Health Nursing:
Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, 8th ed. Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development, p.
776.
Chapter 28: Principles of Growth and Development - Page 776
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Question 8 See full question 22s
A hospitalized 2-year-old is toilet training and excited to show the nurse the
product created in the toilet. What stage does the nurse recognize this child
is in according to Freud?
You Selected:
Anal stage
Correct response:
Anal stage
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