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“SOC EXAM 1 - SAUNDERS NCLEX REVIEW
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The clinic nurse is preparing to explain the concepts of Kohlberg's theory of
moral development with a parent. The nurse should tell the parent that which
factor motivates good and bad actions for the child at the pre-conventional
level?
1. Peer pressure
2. Social pressure
3. Parent's behavior
4. Punishment and reward
4
The maternity nurse is providing instructions to a new mother regarding the
psychosocial development of the newborn infant. Using Erikson's
psychosocial development theory, the nurse instructs the mother to take
which measure?
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1. Allow the newborn infant to signal a need
2. Anticipate all the needs of the newborn infant
3. Attend to the newborn infant immediately when crying
4. Avoid the newborn infant during the first 10 minutes of crying
1
The nurse notes that a 6 year child does not recognize that objects exist even
when the objects are outside the visual field. Based on this observations,
which action should the nurse take?
1. Report the observation to the health care provider
2. Move the objects in the child's direct field of vision
3. Teach the child how to visually scan the environment
4. Provide additional lighting for the child during play activities
1
The nursing instructor asks a nursing student to present a clinical conference
to peers regarding Freud's psychosexual stages of development, specifically
the anal stage. The student plans the conference, knowing that which
characteristic relates to this stage of development?
1. This stage is associated with toilet training
2. This stage is characterized by the gratification of self
3. This stage is characterized by a tapering off of conscious biological and
sexual urges
4. This stage is associated with pleasurable and conflicting feelings about the
genital organs
1
The nurse is describing Piaget's cognitive developmental theory to the
pediatric nursing staff. The nurse should tell the staff that which child behavior
is characteristic of the formal operations stage?
1. The child has the ability to think abstractly
2. The child begins to understand the environment
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3. The child is able to classify, order, and sort facts
4. The child learns to think in terms of past, present, and future
1
The mother of an 8-year-old child tells the clinic nurse that she is concerned
about the child because the child seems to be more attentive to friends than
anything else. Using Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory, the nurse
should make which response?
1. "You need to be concerned"
2. "You need to monitor the child's behavior closely"
3. "At this age, the child is developing his own personality"
4. "You need to provide more praise to the child to stop this behavior"
3
The nurse educator is preparing to conduct a teaching session for the nursing
staff regarding the theories of growth and development and plans to discuss
Kohlberg's theory of moral development. What information should the nurse
include in the session? Select all that apply.
1. Individuals move through all six stages in a sequential fashion
2. Moral development progresses in relationship to cognitive development
3. A person's ability to make moral judgements develops over a period of time
4. The theory provides a framework for understanding how individuals
determine a moral code to guide their behavior
5. In stage 1 (punishment-obedience orientation), children are expected to
reason as mature members of society
6. In stage 2 (instrumental-relativist orientation), the child conforms to rules to
obtain rewards or have favors returned
2, 3, 4, 6
A parent of a 3-year-old tells a clinic nurse that the child is rebelling constantly
and having temper tantrums. Using Erikson's psychosocial development
theory, which instruction(s) should the nurse provide to the parent? Select all
that apply.
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1. Set limits on the child's behavior
2. Ignore the child when this behavior occurs
3. Allow the behavior, because this is normal at this age period
4. Provide a simple explanation of why the behavior is unacceptable
5. Punish the child every time the child says "no" to change this behavior
1, 4
A 4 year old child is diagnosed with leukemia and is hospitalized for
chemotherapy. The child is fearful of the hospitalization. Which nursing
intervention should be implemented to alleviate the child's fears?
1. Encourage the child's parents to stay with the child
2. Encourage play with other children of the same age
3. Advise the family to visit only during the scheduled visiting hours
4. Provide a private room, allowing the child to bring favorite toys from home
1
A 16-year-old is admitted to the hospital for acute appendicitis and an
appendectomy is performed. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate
to facilitate normal growth and development postoperatively?
1. Encourage the child to rest and read.
2. Encourage the parents to room in with the child.
3. Allow the family to bring in the child's favorite computer games.
4. Allow the child to interact with others in his or her same age group.
4
Which car safety device should be used for a child who is 8 years old and is 4
feet tall?
1. Seat belt
2. Booster seat
3. Rear-facing convertible seat
4. Front-facing convertible seat
2
“SOC EXAM 1 - SAUNDERS NCLEX REVIEW
BOOK 2026 ”LATEST EXAM 2026 – 2027
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED
100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION) WELL
REVISED 100% GUARANTEE PASS
day 7
don't miss any practice revision materials contact me +254111429458
SOC Exam 1 - Saunders NCLEX Review Book
The clinic nurse is preparing to explain the concepts of Kohlberg's theory of
moral development with a parent. The nurse should tell the parent that which
factor motivates good and bad actions for the child at the pre-conventional
level?
1. Peer pressure
2. Social pressure
3. Parent's behavior
4. Punishment and reward
4
The maternity nurse is providing instructions to a new mother regarding the
psychosocial development of the newborn infant. Using Erikson's
psychosocial development theory, the nurse instructs the mother to take
which measure?
, Page 2 of 44
1. Allow the newborn infant to signal a need
2. Anticipate all the needs of the newborn infant
3. Attend to the newborn infant immediately when crying
4. Avoid the newborn infant during the first 10 minutes of crying
1
The nurse notes that a 6 year child does not recognize that objects exist even
when the objects are outside the visual field. Based on this observations,
which action should the nurse take?
1. Report the observation to the health care provider
2. Move the objects in the child's direct field of vision
3. Teach the child how to visually scan the environment
4. Provide additional lighting for the child during play activities
1
The nursing instructor asks a nursing student to present a clinical conference
to peers regarding Freud's psychosexual stages of development, specifically
the anal stage. The student plans the conference, knowing that which
characteristic relates to this stage of development?
1. This stage is associated with toilet training
2. This stage is characterized by the gratification of self
3. This stage is characterized by a tapering off of conscious biological and
sexual urges
4. This stage is associated with pleasurable and conflicting feelings about the
genital organs
1
The nurse is describing Piaget's cognitive developmental theory to the
pediatric nursing staff. The nurse should tell the staff that which child behavior
is characteristic of the formal operations stage?
1. The child has the ability to think abstractly
2. The child begins to understand the environment
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3. The child is able to classify, order, and sort facts
4. The child learns to think in terms of past, present, and future
1
The mother of an 8-year-old child tells the clinic nurse that she is concerned
about the child because the child seems to be more attentive to friends than
anything else. Using Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory, the nurse
should make which response?
1. "You need to be concerned"
2. "You need to monitor the child's behavior closely"
3. "At this age, the child is developing his own personality"
4. "You need to provide more praise to the child to stop this behavior"
3
The nurse educator is preparing to conduct a teaching session for the nursing
staff regarding the theories of growth and development and plans to discuss
Kohlberg's theory of moral development. What information should the nurse
include in the session? Select all that apply.
1. Individuals move through all six stages in a sequential fashion
2. Moral development progresses in relationship to cognitive development
3. A person's ability to make moral judgements develops over a period of time
4. The theory provides a framework for understanding how individuals
determine a moral code to guide their behavior
5. In stage 1 (punishment-obedience orientation), children are expected to
reason as mature members of society
6. In stage 2 (instrumental-relativist orientation), the child conforms to rules to
obtain rewards or have favors returned
2, 3, 4, 6
A parent of a 3-year-old tells a clinic nurse that the child is rebelling constantly
and having temper tantrums. Using Erikson's psychosocial development
theory, which instruction(s) should the nurse provide to the parent? Select all
that apply.
, Page 4 of 44
1. Set limits on the child's behavior
2. Ignore the child when this behavior occurs
3. Allow the behavior, because this is normal at this age period
4. Provide a simple explanation of why the behavior is unacceptable
5. Punish the child every time the child says "no" to change this behavior
1, 4
A 4 year old child is diagnosed with leukemia and is hospitalized for
chemotherapy. The child is fearful of the hospitalization. Which nursing
intervention should be implemented to alleviate the child's fears?
1. Encourage the child's parents to stay with the child
2. Encourage play with other children of the same age
3. Advise the family to visit only during the scheduled visiting hours
4. Provide a private room, allowing the child to bring favorite toys from home
1
A 16-year-old is admitted to the hospital for acute appendicitis and an
appendectomy is performed. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate
to facilitate normal growth and development postoperatively?
1. Encourage the child to rest and read.
2. Encourage the parents to room in with the child.
3. Allow the family to bring in the child's favorite computer games.
4. Allow the child to interact with others in his or her same age group.
4
Which car safety device should be used for a child who is 8 years old and is 4
feet tall?
1. Seat belt
2. Booster seat
3. Rear-facing convertible seat
4. Front-facing convertible seat
2
