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Chapter 15 Practice Test
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1The nurse is explaining the concept of growth to a parent. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?
- A“Growth means adding height and weight to your body.”
- B“We continue to grow in various ways throughout life.”
- C“How much we grow is based on gender.”
- D“Growth stops when we are young adults.”
2Which of the following statements is correct related to the concept of growth?
- AGrowth occurs mainly during early childhood
- BOlder adults do not experience growth-related changes
- CGrowth refers only to the increase in the size of specific organs and systems
- DGrowth occurs throughout the life cycle
3The nurse at a well-baby clinic is assessing a 12-month-old child. At birth, the child weighed 7 lb. 3 oz. During this visit, the child weighs 21 lb. 10 oz. Which of the following conclusions would the nurse make about the child’s weight?
- AThe infant is gaining weight faster than anticipated.
- BThe infant is malnourished.
- CThe infant is at the expected weight for his or her age.
- DThe infant is having a growth spurt.
4The school nurse has been asked to order growth charts. Which of the following growth charts should be selected to assessing children in first through fifth grades?
- AGeneric body mass index chart
- BHeight and weight chart
- CRevised CDC growth chart
- DWHO international growth chart
5A school nurse is obtaining the height and weight of a 9-year-old child. Which of the following is the best method to assess the child’s growth?
- AUse serial measurements over time.
- BUse this measurement
- CUse this measurement and compare it with the child’s peers
- DUse the WHO growth chart to assess this child’s measurements
6An infant’s central nervous system develops before his peripheral nervous system. This pattern is an example of which of the following?
- ACephalocaudal
- BProximodistal
- CDifferentiation
- DSpecialization
7Which of the following would be an example of differentiation as a pattern of development?
- AAn infant raises his head before controlling his arms.
- BAn infant shows the Morro reflex when startled
- CAn infant uses his whole hand to grasp and months later he has a pincer grasp
- DA child walks sooner than did any of his siblings
8A mother comes to the pediatric clinic and says to the nurse, “I am worried about my 11-month-old baby because he is not crawling yet and his brother crawled when he was 11 months old. Is something wrong?” Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
- A“It is highly unusual for siblings not to reach developmental milestones at the same time. I’ll ask the doctor to assess him.”
- B“All babies reach developmental milestones at different rates.”
- C“This may be something to worry about. I’ll have the doctor examine him.”
- D“Don’t worry; he’ll crawl soon enough.”
9Which of the following statements describes Erikson’s theory of development?
- AA healthy personality is defined by the lack of pathology.
- BStages of development advance based on psychosocial factors
- CThe main premise of the theory is that individuals are interdependent beings and rely on each other in order to develop successfully.
- DAn individual must successfully accomplish the developmental stage before proceeding to the next stage.
10Increasing competence and adaptability, which reflects understanding of complexity, defines
- Alearning
- Bmaturation
- Cdifferentiation
- Dstability
11According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is correct?
- ACognitive function continues to become refined throughout life
- BA child’s greatest task is to make sense of the world around him or her
- CCulture plays a major role in cognitive development
- DLearning precedes development.
12Which of the following statements summarizes Vygotsky’s theory of development?
- AAll children develop cognitively at the same rate
- BSocial and cultural influences are not major factors in cognitive development
- CLearning is an individual activity
- DExperience creates learning
13Kohlberg’s theory of moral development is based on
- AErikson’s theory of psychosocial development
- BPiaget’s theory of cognitive development
- CVygotsky’s theory of cognitive development
- DGilligan’s theory of moral development
14According to Vygotsky’s theory, the distance between the actual and potential level of development is called ____.
- ARegion of compromised development
- BScaffolding
- CZone of proximal development
- DDevelopmental delay
15For which theorist would the social, cultural, and political environment be an important component to learning and development?
- AKolhlberg
- BGilligan
- CVygotsky
- DPiaget
16Which of the following statements about Gilligan’s theory of moral development is accurate?
- AThis theory is based on a sense of absolute right and wrong
- BThis theory is gender specific
- CThis theory is dependent on one’s stage of cognitive development
- DThis theory is based on the premise that women view situations in terms of rules
17A nurse is caring for a person with the nursing diagnosis of chronic sorrow related to missed opportunities. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this person?
- ASharing a personal story with the person to demonstrate empathy
- BAssuring the person that he or she will be able to cope with the illness
- CEncouraging the person to discuss his or her fears
- DContacting a support group representative for the person
18A nurse is teaching parents of a toddler about nutrition. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?
- A“Raisins are a good finger food because they provide fiber.”
- B“Grapes are a good snack choice because they help toddlers meet their daily fruit requirements.”
- C“Hot dogs are not a safe food choice because they may cause choking.”
- D“A small piece of chewing gum will help strengthen jaw muscle; just be sure he or she does not swallow it.”
19A nurse who is conducting a parenting class is asked how to select a good day care center for an 18-month-old child. Which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?
- A“Day care centers that schedule age-appropriate educational videos increase verbal ability.”
- B“Human interaction increases a toddler’s verbal skills, so select a day care center that values adult-to-toddler interaction.”
- C“Learning to understand the meaning of words is increased when toddlers are exposed to educational DVDs, so select a day care center that has an extensive library of age-appropriate, educational DVDs.”
- D“There really is no difference in the quality of day care centers based on whether or not videos or DVDs are used for educational purposes.”
20A high school sophomore engages in risky behavior to fit in with his peers. According to Erikson’s theory of human development,
which of the following developmental conflicts is this student facing?- AInitiative versus guilt
- BIndustry versus inferiority
- CIdentity versus role confusion
- DIntimacy versus isolation
21A child is focused on peer approval and avoidance of “not fitting in.” According to Kohlberg, this child is experiencing which of the following stages of moral development?
- APreconventional
- BConventional
- CPostconventional
- DPreoperational
22The nurse is caring for a person who donated a kidney to a stranger in need. According to Gilligan’s stages of moral development, the person who donated the kidney is in which of the following stages?
- APreconventional
- BConventional
- CPostconventional
- DMidconventional
23A nurse is attending a continuing education program about growth and development. Why is it necessary that nurses are well educated about this content? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)
- AHave a better understanding of genetics and genomics
- BCan meet the requirements of Healthy People 2010
- CCan provide more effective health education
- DCan deliver anticipatory guidance to families
24A nurse is educating new parents about normal growth and development for their child. Which of the following items would the nurse include in this discussion? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)
- ATrends in childhood obesity
- BAvailability of a well-balanced diet
- CExposure to lead-based pain
- DHeight/weight of relatives
25The school nurse is conducting an in-service program for teachers that discusses the development of elementary school children. According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which of the following information would the nurse include? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
- AUse abstract thought to discuss a story
- BMake moral decisions concerning right and wrong actions
- CListen to a peer’s point of view about a playground situation
- DBe influenced by his or her friends
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