Concepts for Nursing Practice Elsevier
eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
by Jean Foret Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN,
ANEF
Elsevier
TEST BANK
Concepts for Nursing Practice
1. A nurse is reviewing the concept of Development. Which
statement best reflects the definition of development as
presented in the text?
A. Development refers to the predictable physical growth that
occurs in childhood.
B. Development is the ongoing process of change across the
,lifespan involving physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
dimensions.
C. Development occurs only until early adulthood when
maturity is reached.
D. Development is determined primarily by genetic inheritance.
Correct Answer: B
Concept-Based Rationale: Development is defined as a
continuous, dynamic process of change across the lifespan that
includes physical, cognitive, and psychosocial dimensions. It is
not limited to childhood or to genetic influence alone.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development Concept, Section I.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Lifespan Development
Cognitive Level: Understand
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Definition of Development
2. A nurse caring for a toddler recognizes the child’s
insistence on doing tasks independently. Which
developmental attribute is most consistent with this
behavior?
,A. Initiative
B. Autonomy
C. Industry
D. Generativity
Correct Answer: B
Concept-Based Rationale: Toddlerhood is characterized by the
development of autonomy, as children strive for independence
in activities such as feeding and dressing. Supporting autonomy
promotes healthy psychosocial development.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development Concept – Toddler Stage.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Toddler
Cognitive Level: Apply
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Psychosocial Development
3. A preschool child hospitalized for surgery expresses fear
that the procedure is punishment for misbehavior. Which
developmental characteristic explains this belief?
A. Concrete operational thinking
B. Magical thinking
, C. Abstract reasoning
D. Formal operational thought
Correct Answer: B
Concept-Based Rationale: Preschool children commonly engage
in magical thinking, attributing events to their own thoughts or
behaviors. This cognitive pattern may cause them to perceive
illness or procedures as punishment.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development Concept – Preschool Stage.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Preschool Child
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Cognitive Development
4. A school-age child expresses pride in completing
homework independently. Which developmental task is
being demonstrated?
A. Trust
B. Initiative
C. Industry
D. Identity
eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
by Jean Foret Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN,
ANEF
Elsevier
TEST BANK
Concepts for Nursing Practice
1. A nurse is reviewing the concept of Development. Which
statement best reflects the definition of development as
presented in the text?
A. Development refers to the predictable physical growth that
occurs in childhood.
B. Development is the ongoing process of change across the
,lifespan involving physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
dimensions.
C. Development occurs only until early adulthood when
maturity is reached.
D. Development is determined primarily by genetic inheritance.
Correct Answer: B
Concept-Based Rationale: Development is defined as a
continuous, dynamic process of change across the lifespan that
includes physical, cognitive, and psychosocial dimensions. It is
not limited to childhood or to genetic influence alone.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development Concept, Section I.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Lifespan Development
Cognitive Level: Understand
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Definition of Development
2. A nurse caring for a toddler recognizes the child’s
insistence on doing tasks independently. Which
developmental attribute is most consistent with this
behavior?
,A. Initiative
B. Autonomy
C. Industry
D. Generativity
Correct Answer: B
Concept-Based Rationale: Toddlerhood is characterized by the
development of autonomy, as children strive for independence
in activities such as feeding and dressing. Supporting autonomy
promotes healthy psychosocial development.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development Concept – Toddler Stage.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Toddler
Cognitive Level: Apply
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Psychosocial Development
3. A preschool child hospitalized for surgery expresses fear
that the procedure is punishment for misbehavior. Which
developmental characteristic explains this belief?
A. Concrete operational thinking
B. Magical thinking
, C. Abstract reasoning
D. Formal operational thought
Correct Answer: B
Concept-Based Rationale: Preschool children commonly engage
in magical thinking, attributing events to their own thoughts or
behaviors. This cognitive pattern may cause them to perceive
illness or procedures as punishment.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development Concept – Preschool Stage.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Preschool Child
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Cognitive Development
4. A school-age child expresses pride in completing
homework independently. Which developmental task is
being demonstrated?
A. Trust
B. Initiative
C. Industry
D. Identity
