HESI/Saunders Online Review For The NCLEX-RN Exam
(Developmental Stages And Transitions)- Qs And As
A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and their
partners about the psychosocial development of an infant. Using Erikson's
theory of psychosocial development, the nurse tells the group that infants:
Right Ans - Rely on the fact that their needs will be met
A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been brought to
the pediatrician's office for a scheduled visit. The infant's weight at birth was
6 lb 8 oz. The nurse notes that the infant now weighs 13 lb. The nurse should
Right Ans - Tell the mother that the infant's weight is increasing as expected
A nurse performing a physical assessment of a 12-month-old infant notes that
the infant's head circumference is the same as the chest circumference. On the
basis of this finding, the nurse should: Right Ans - Document these
measurements in the infant's health-care record
A new mother asks the nurse, "I was told that my infant received my
antibodies during pregnancy. Does that mean that my infant is protected
against infections?" Which statement should the nurse make in response to
the mother? Right Ans - The immune system of an infant is immature, and
the infant is at risk for infection."
A nurse is assessing the language development of a 9-month-old infant. Which
developmental milestone does the nurse expect to note in an infant of this
age? Right Ans - The infant says "Mama."
The mother of a 9-month-old infant calls the nurse at the pediatrician's office,
tells the nurse that her infant is teething, and asks what can be done to relieve
the infant's discomfort. The nurse instructs the mother to: Right Ans - Give
the infant cool liquids or a Popsicle and hard foods such as dry toast
A nurse is teaching the mother of an 11-month-old infant how to clean the
infant's teeth. The nurse tells the mother to Right Ans - Use water and a
cotton swab and rub the teeth
, A nurse provides information about feeding to the mother of a 6-month-old
infant. Which statement by the mother indicates an understanding of the
information? Right Ans - "Egg white should not be given to my infant
because of the risk for an allergy."
A nurse provides instructions to a mother of a newborn infant who weighs 7
lb 2 oz about car safety. The nurse tells the mother: Right Ans - To secure
the infant in the middle of the back seat in a rear-facing infant safety seat
A nurse provides instructions to a mother about crib safety for her infant.
Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further instructions?
Right Ans - "The distance between the slats needs to be no more than 4 inches
wide to prevent entrapment of my infant's head or body."
The mother of a 2-year-old tells the nurse that she is very concerned about
her child because he has developed "a will of his own" and "acts as if he can
control others." The nurse provides information to the mother to alleviate her
concern, recalling that, according to Erikson, a toddler is confronting which
developmental task? Right Ans - Autonomy versus doubt and shame
A nurse is planning care for a hospitalized toddler. To best maintain the
toddler's sense of control and security and ease feelings of helplessness and
fear, the nurse should: Right Ans - Keep hospital routines as similar as
possible to those at home
A nurse in a daycare setting is planning play activities for 2- and 3-year-old
children. Which of the following toys are most appropriate for these activities?
Right Ans - Blocks and push-pull toys
A mother of twin toddlers tells the nurse that she is concerned because she
found her children involved in sex play and didn't know what to do. The nurse
should tell the mother: Right Ans - That if she notes the behavior again she
should casually tell her children to dress and to direct them to another activity
A nurse is assessing the motor development of a 24-month-old child. Which of
the following activities would the nurse expect the mother to report that the
child can perform? Select all that apply. Right Ans - • Align two or more
blocks
• Turn the pages of a book one at a time.
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