1. A nurse is aware that preschoolers often display a developmental
characteristic that makes them treat dolls or stuffed animals as if they have
thoughts and feelings. This is an example of:
1. Logical reasoning.
2. Egocentrism.
3. Concrete thinking.
4. Animism.: 4
2. A 9-year-old child has a difficult time making friends at school and being
chosen to play on teams. He also has trouble completing his homework and,
as a result, receives little positive feedback from his parents or teacher.
According to Erikson's theory, failure at this stage of development results
in: (Select all that apply.) 1. Feelings of inadequacy.
2. A sense of guilt.
3. A poor sense of self.
4. Feelings of inferiority.
5. Mistrust.: 1
3. A nurse teaches parents how to have their children learn impulse control
and cooperative behaviors. This would be during which of Erikson's stages
of development?
1. Trust versus mistrust
2. Initiative versus guilt
3. Industry versus inferiority
4. Autonomy versus sense of shame and doubt: 2
4. When Ryan was 3 months old, he had a toy train; when his view of the train
was blocked, he did not search for it. Now that he is 9 months old, he looks
for it, reflecting the presence of:
1. Object permanence.
2. Sensorimotor play.
3. Schemata.
4. Magical thinking.: 1
5. When preparing a 4-year-old child for a procedure, which method is
developmentally most appropriate for the nurse to use?
1. Allowing the child to watch another child undergoing the same procedure
2. Showing the child pictures of what will be experienced
3. Talking to the child in simple terms about what will happen
4. Preparing the child through play with a doll and toy medical equipment: 4
6. A nurse is caring for a man who is recently retired and who appears
withdrawn. He says he is "bored with life." The nurse helps this individual
find meaning in life by:
1. Encouraging him to reflect on his relationships with others.
2. Encouraging relocation to a new city.
3. Explaining the need to simplify life.
4. Encouraging him to adopt a new pet.: 1
7. According to Piaget's cognitive theory, a 12-year-old child is most likely
to engage in which of the following activities? (Select all that apply.) 1.
Using building blocks to determine how houses are constructed
2. Writing a story about a clown who wants to leave the circus
3. Drawing pictures of a family using stick figures
4. Writing an essay about patriotism
5. Hanging out with a best friend: 2. Writing a story about a clown who wants to
leave the circus
5. Hanging out with a best friend
8. Elizabeth, who is having unprotected sex with her boyfriend, comments to
her friends, "Did you hear about Kathy? You know, she fools around so much;
I heard she was pregnant. That would never happen to me!" This is an
example of adolescent:
1. Imaginary audience.
2. False-belief syndrome.
3. Personal fable.
4. Sense of invulnerability.: 4
9. Which of the following are examples of the conventional reasoning form of
cognitive development? (Select all that apply.)
1. A 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of
a chronic illness. She is concerned about her treatment options in relation to
her ability to continue to care for her family. As she considers the options and
alternatives, she incorporates information, her values, and emotions to
decide which plan will be the best fit for her.
2. A young father is considering whether or not to return to school for a
graduate degree. He considers the impact the time commitment may have on
the needs of his wife and infant son.
3. A teenage girl is encouraged by her peers to engage in shoplifting. She
decides not to join her peers in this activity because she is afraid of getting
caught in the act.
4. A single mother of two children is unhappy with her employer. She has
been unable to secure alternate employment but decides to quit her current
job.
5. A young man drives over the speed limit regularly because he thinks he
is an excellent driver and will not get into a car accident.: 1. A 35-year-old
woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of a chronic illness. She is
concerned about her treatment options in relation to her ability to continue to care
for her family. As she considers the options and alternatives, she incorporates
information, her values, and emotions to decide which plan will be the best fit for
her.
2. A young father is considering whether or not to return to school for a graduate
degree. He considers the impact the time commitment may have on the needs of
his wife and infant son.
10. Dave reports being happy and satisfied with his life. What do we know
about him?
1. He is in one of the later developmental periods, concerned with reviewing
his life.
2. He is atypical, since most people in any of the developmental stages
report significant dissatisfaction with their lives.
3. He is in one of the earlier developmental periods, concerned with
establishing a career and satisfying long-term relationships.
4. It is difficult to determine Dave's developmental stage since most people
report overall satisfaction with their lives in all stages.: 4
11. Which of the following should be included in health teaching for a
pregnant patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. Exposure of the fetus to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco can cause abnormal
development.
2. Nutritional needs increase during pregnancy, and eating healthy foods is
important.
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