The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about development. Which statement by a nursing student would indicate a need for further information?
A. Development moves back and forth until a certain age
B. Each child experiences development unique from other children
C. Development occurs...
NUR 353 DEV Exam 1 Practice Questions
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The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about development. Which statement by a
nursing student would indicate a need for further information?
A. Development moves back and forth until a certain age
B. Each child experiences development unique from other children
C. Development occurs from head to the toes
D. Each individual will experience development throughout their lifespan - ANS A.
A nurse is educating parents about the use of a growth chart for their child. Which statement by
a parent indicates understanding about the education?
A. Children need to maintain a weight at 50% to be healthy
B. Height is only important to determine if a child is going to be the same as the other children
C. It takes several measurements on the growth chart to give an accurate assessment of a child
D. Measurement of length on an infant is not an accurate measurement because the infant is
not standing - ANS C.
A nurse is assessing a child in eriksons autonomy versus shame and doubt stage. Which
activity would the nurse anticipate for this stage of development?
A. Organizing a rock collection
B. Feeding self with a spoon
C. Making decisions about attending college
D. Playing peek a boo - ANS B.
When planning care for an 8-year-old child with Down syndrome, which action should the nurse
complete?
A. Plan interventions according to the developmental level of an 8-year old, since that is his
actual age.
B. Assess the child's current developmental level first and plan interventions accordingly.
C. Plan interventions according to the developmental level of a 5 year old to account for
possible delays.
D. Direct all teaching to the parents, since the child won't be able to understand. - ANS B.
Which of the following characteristics is not associated with Down syndrome?
A. Hypotonicity
B. Oily skin
C. Simian crease
D. Brachycephaly - ANS B.
, The nurse is discussing development and play activities with the parent of a 2-month-old infant.
Which of the following statements by the parent would indicate a correct understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I can give my baby a ball of yarn to pull apart or different textured fabrics to feel."
B. "I can use a music box and hanging crib toys like a mobile as appropriate play activities for
my baby."
C. "I do not have to worry about appropriate play activities at this age."
D. "I should introduce a cup or spoon for my baby to feed at this age." - ANS B.
A nurse is speaking with the parent of a 6 year old child. Which of the following statements by
the parents should concern the nurse?
A. The teacher says my child has to squint to see the board
B. My child has recently lost both front top teeth
C. My child often cheats when we play board games
D. Sometimes my child acts bossy with friends - ANS A.
A nurse is planning care for a 10 year old child who will be hospitalized for an extended period
of time. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to meet the
clients psychosocial needs according to Erikson?
A. Allow the client to select his own food from the menu
B. Discourage visits from the clients friends
C. Arrange for a teacher to provide lesson plans
D. Provide a daily session with a play therapist - ANS C.
A nurse in a special education program is planning care for a child who has autism spectrum
disorder (ASD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
A. Allow for adjustment of rules to correlate with the child's behaviors
B. Provide a flexible schedule that adjusts to the child's interest
C. Allow for imaginative play with peers without supervision
D. Establish a reward system for positive behavior - ANS D.
The nurse manager of a pediatric clinic could confirm that the new nurse recognized the
purpose of the HEADSS Adolescent Risk Profile when the new nurse responds that it is used to
assess for needs related to:
A. Sexual development
B. Anticipatory guidance
C. Physical development
D. Low risk adolescents - ANS B.
The nurse preparing a teaching plan for a preschooler knows that, according to Piaget, the
expected stage of development for a preschooler is:
A. Concrete operational
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