HESI Pediatric Growth and Development Questions With
Complete Solutions
achieves 50% of adult height Correct Answers by 2 years
Adolescent Correct Answers 12 to 19 years
Adolescent: Erikson theory Correct Answers developing a
sense of identity (identity vs. role confusion)
adult-like thinking begins around 15. They can problem-solve
and use abstract thinking Correct Answers Adolescent
Developmental Milestones
aggressiveness at 4 years is replaced by more independence at 5
years. Correct Answers Preschool Developmental Milestones
all primary teeth (20) are present Correct Answers Toddler
Developmental Milestones
anterior fontanel closes Correct Answers by 12-18 months
appears to be bowlegged and potbellied Correct Answers
Toddler Developmental Milestones
Autonomy should be supported by providing guided choices
when appriopriate. Correct Answers Toddler Nursing
Implications
birth length increases by 50% Correct Answers at 12 months
,birth weight doubles Correct Answers by 6 months
birth weight quadruples Correct Answers by 30 months
birth weight triples Correct Answers by 12 months
boys catch up at around 14 and continue to grow Correct
Answers Adolescent Developmental Milestones
can ride a tricycle Correct Answers at 3 years old
child can dress self completely Correct Answers School-Age
Developmental Milestones
child is able to write script Correct Answers at 8 years
child learns cause-and-effect relationships Correct Answers
School-Age Developmental Milestones
child learns colors, shapes Correct Answers Preschool
Developmental Milestones
child learns to run, jump, skip, and hop Correct Answers
Preschool Developmental Milestones
child stands erect wwith more slender posture Correct Answers
Preschool Developmental Milestones
child ties shoelaces Correct Answers at 5 years
child uses scissors Correct Answers at 4 years
, crawls Correct Answers at 10 months
daytime toilet training can usually be started Correct Answers
around 2 years
develops stranger anxiety Correct Answers at 7-9 months
During hospitalization, enforced separation from parents is the
greatest threat to the toddler's psychological and emotional
integrity. Correct Answers Toddler Nursing Implications
During hospitalization, the infant's emerging skills may
disappear Correct Answers Infant Nursing Implications
each year, a child gains 4 to 6 pounds and about 2 inches in
height Correct Answers School-Age Developmental
Milestones
each year, a child gains about 5 pounds and grows 2 1/2 to 3
inches Correct Answers Preschool Developmental Milestones
egocentric thinking is replaced by social awareness of others
Correct Answers School-Age Developmental Milestones
Expect regression (ex: bed-wetting) Correct Answers Toddler
Nursing Implications
Explanation of all procedures is important. They can learn from
verbal explanations, pictures, and books and by handling
equipment. Correct Answers School-Age Nursing Implications
Complete Solutions
achieves 50% of adult height Correct Answers by 2 years
Adolescent Correct Answers 12 to 19 years
Adolescent: Erikson theory Correct Answers developing a
sense of identity (identity vs. role confusion)
adult-like thinking begins around 15. They can problem-solve
and use abstract thinking Correct Answers Adolescent
Developmental Milestones
aggressiveness at 4 years is replaced by more independence at 5
years. Correct Answers Preschool Developmental Milestones
all primary teeth (20) are present Correct Answers Toddler
Developmental Milestones
anterior fontanel closes Correct Answers by 12-18 months
appears to be bowlegged and potbellied Correct Answers
Toddler Developmental Milestones
Autonomy should be supported by providing guided choices
when appriopriate. Correct Answers Toddler Nursing
Implications
birth length increases by 50% Correct Answers at 12 months
,birth weight doubles Correct Answers by 6 months
birth weight quadruples Correct Answers by 30 months
birth weight triples Correct Answers by 12 months
boys catch up at around 14 and continue to grow Correct
Answers Adolescent Developmental Milestones
can ride a tricycle Correct Answers at 3 years old
child can dress self completely Correct Answers School-Age
Developmental Milestones
child is able to write script Correct Answers at 8 years
child learns cause-and-effect relationships Correct Answers
School-Age Developmental Milestones
child learns colors, shapes Correct Answers Preschool
Developmental Milestones
child learns to run, jump, skip, and hop Correct Answers
Preschool Developmental Milestones
child stands erect wwith more slender posture Correct Answers
Preschool Developmental Milestones
child ties shoelaces Correct Answers at 5 years
child uses scissors Correct Answers at 4 years
, crawls Correct Answers at 10 months
daytime toilet training can usually be started Correct Answers
around 2 years
develops stranger anxiety Correct Answers at 7-9 months
During hospitalization, enforced separation from parents is the
greatest threat to the toddler's psychological and emotional
integrity. Correct Answers Toddler Nursing Implications
During hospitalization, the infant's emerging skills may
disappear Correct Answers Infant Nursing Implications
each year, a child gains 4 to 6 pounds and about 2 inches in
height Correct Answers School-Age Developmental
Milestones
each year, a child gains about 5 pounds and grows 2 1/2 to 3
inches Correct Answers Preschool Developmental Milestones
egocentric thinking is replaced by social awareness of others
Correct Answers School-Age Developmental Milestones
Expect regression (ex: bed-wetting) Correct Answers Toddler
Nursing Implications
Explanation of all procedures is important. They can learn from
verbal explanations, pictures, and books and by handling
equipment. Correct Answers School-Age Nursing Implications
