NSG 1400 Exam 1 Questions and Answers| New Update with 100% Correct Answers
Infant is considered what age: Birth-1 year
Toddler is considered what age: 1-3 years
Preschooler is considered what age: 3-5 years
School Age is considered what age: 6-12 years
Adolescent is considered what age: 12-18 years
Young Adult is considered what age: 18-34 years
Middle Adult is considered what age: 35-64 years
Older Adult is considered what age: 65-death
Young-Old is considered what age: 65-74 years
Middle-Old is considered what age: 75-84 years
Old-Old is considered what age: Over 85 years
Eriksons Theory:
Birth to 18 months Trust vs Mistrust:
,If caregiver is consistent and meets babies needs, there is trust. If caregiver is inconsistent and
is unable to meet needs, baby becomes frustrated and there is mistrust.
Eriksons Theory:
18 months-3 years Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt:
Parents who provide flexible but firm guidance allow autonomy while providing safety and
security. Parents who are overly controlling and restrictive may cause child to develop shame &
doubt in their own abilities.
Eriksons Theory:
3-6 years Initiative vs Guilt:
Allowing children to run, jump, play, and throw give the children the ability to expand their
world and explore who they may become. Parents who limit this may give their children a sense
of guilt.
Eriksons Theory:
6-12 years Industry vs Inferiority:
School plays an important role. Kids are starting to learn and take pride in accomplishments.
Failure can lead to inferiority. Teachers and parents should help children understand what
constitutes success & failure.
Eriksons Theory:
12-18 years Identity vs Role Confusion:
Adolescents are figuring out who they are. Undergoing physical changes and experimenting
with sexual, occupational, and educational roles. Failure to figure out will cause conflict.
, Eriksons Theory:
18-35 years Intimacy vs Isolation:
Trying to find an intimate and trusting relationship and partner. Failure to do so may retreat
into isolation.
Eriksons Theory:
35-55 years Generativity vs Self-Absorption/Stagnation:
Middle adulthood. Generativity= successfully rearing children or by engaging in activities that
promote creativity and productivity. Failure may cause stagnation with self-absorption and self-
indulgence.
Eriksons Theory:
55 years-death Integrity vs Despair:
Accepting their accomplishments, failures, and limitations develops and sense of integrity. The
finality of death must be accepted. Failure to do so may develop sense of despair and regret
over their life.
15 Ways to Reduce Risk of SIDS & SUIDS 1. Sleep in supine position (on back). "Back to
Sleep"
2. Use a firm sleep surface to decrease SIDS and suffocation.
3. Do not share a bed with the infant, but encourage to share a room with them.
4. Keep soft objects and loose items out of the crib, including pillows/blankets.
Infant is considered what age: Birth-1 year
Toddler is considered what age: 1-3 years
Preschooler is considered what age: 3-5 years
School Age is considered what age: 6-12 years
Adolescent is considered what age: 12-18 years
Young Adult is considered what age: 18-34 years
Middle Adult is considered what age: 35-64 years
Older Adult is considered what age: 65-death
Young-Old is considered what age: 65-74 years
Middle-Old is considered what age: 75-84 years
Old-Old is considered what age: Over 85 years
Eriksons Theory:
Birth to 18 months Trust vs Mistrust:
,If caregiver is consistent and meets babies needs, there is trust. If caregiver is inconsistent and
is unable to meet needs, baby becomes frustrated and there is mistrust.
Eriksons Theory:
18 months-3 years Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt:
Parents who provide flexible but firm guidance allow autonomy while providing safety and
security. Parents who are overly controlling and restrictive may cause child to develop shame &
doubt in their own abilities.
Eriksons Theory:
3-6 years Initiative vs Guilt:
Allowing children to run, jump, play, and throw give the children the ability to expand their
world and explore who they may become. Parents who limit this may give their children a sense
of guilt.
Eriksons Theory:
6-12 years Industry vs Inferiority:
School plays an important role. Kids are starting to learn and take pride in accomplishments.
Failure can lead to inferiority. Teachers and parents should help children understand what
constitutes success & failure.
Eriksons Theory:
12-18 years Identity vs Role Confusion:
Adolescents are figuring out who they are. Undergoing physical changes and experimenting
with sexual, occupational, and educational roles. Failure to figure out will cause conflict.
, Eriksons Theory:
18-35 years Intimacy vs Isolation:
Trying to find an intimate and trusting relationship and partner. Failure to do so may retreat
into isolation.
Eriksons Theory:
35-55 years Generativity vs Self-Absorption/Stagnation:
Middle adulthood. Generativity= successfully rearing children or by engaging in activities that
promote creativity and productivity. Failure may cause stagnation with self-absorption and self-
indulgence.
Eriksons Theory:
55 years-death Integrity vs Despair:
Accepting their accomplishments, failures, and limitations develops and sense of integrity. The
finality of death must be accepted. Failure to do so may develop sense of despair and regret
over their life.
15 Ways to Reduce Risk of SIDS & SUIDS 1. Sleep in supine position (on back). "Back to
Sleep"
2. Use a firm sleep surface to decrease SIDS and suffocation.
3. Do not share a bed with the infant, but encourage to share a room with them.
4. Keep soft objects and loose items out of the crib, including pillows/blankets.
