ATI - Human Growth and Development Test
Questions with Answers Graded A
A nurese is planning an educational session about human growth and development for a
group of clients who are pregnant. Which of the following universal principles should the
nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply) - Ans -A. Cephalocaudal
principle
C. Simple to complex
D. Continuous process
E. Individual rates
A nurse is discussing climacteric changes that occur during middle adulthood with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statments by the newly licensd nurse indicates an
understanding of the concept? (Select all that apply) - Ans -A. "Both males and
females experience a change of life referred to as climacteric."
B. "Climacteric in females is referred to as menopause."
D. "Climacteric changes in males occur gradually over a number of years."
E. "Climacteric in females can manifest as heart palpitations."
A nurse is planning a health class at a local middle school about puberty during
adolescence. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the
discussion? (Select all that apply) - Ans -A. Primary sex organs mature during
puberty.
B. Puberty begins with a growth spurt in height and weight.
C. Onset of puberty is influenced by genetics, environment factors, and gender.
D. Secondary sex characteristics emerge during puberty .
A home health nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has hypertension and is
living alone. Which of the following health promotion topics should the nurse include in the
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client's plan of care? (Select all that apply) - Ans -A. Maintaing functional capacity
, B. Encouraging the use of free-weight exercises
C. Participating in social functions
D. Installing grab bars in the shower
A nurse is providing prenatal education to a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Which of the following teratogens should the nurse instruct the client to avoid during
pregnancy due to the risk to fetal development? (Select all that apply) - Ans -B.
Hyperthermia
C. Uncontrolled glucose levels
D. Rubella
E. Smoking
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 2
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the teaching?
(Select all that apply) - Ans -A. Weight management
C. Glucose testing
D. Daily exercise
E. Foot care
A nurse is caring for adolescents in a school-based health clinic. Which of the following
client statements should the nurse recognize as an indication that the client is
experiencing Erikson's stage of identity versus role confusion? - Ans -B. "I think I
might be gay."
Identity vs. Role Confusion is the stage of Erikson's theory related to adolescence that
involves forming an identity and answering the central question of "Who am I?" Questions
about sexuality, developing a sense of identity, and finding their place in society are issues
the adolescent addresses during this stage.
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Questions with Answers Graded A
A nurese is planning an educational session about human growth and development for a
group of clients who are pregnant. Which of the following universal principles should the
nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply) - Ans -A. Cephalocaudal
principle
C. Simple to complex
D. Continuous process
E. Individual rates
A nurse is discussing climacteric changes that occur during middle adulthood with a newly
licensed nurse. Which of the following statments by the newly licensd nurse indicates an
understanding of the concept? (Select all that apply) - Ans -A. "Both males and
females experience a change of life referred to as climacteric."
B. "Climacteric in females is referred to as menopause."
D. "Climacteric changes in males occur gradually over a number of years."
E. "Climacteric in females can manifest as heart palpitations."
A nurse is planning a health class at a local middle school about puberty during
adolescence. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the
discussion? (Select all that apply) - Ans -A. Primary sex organs mature during
puberty.
B. Puberty begins with a growth spurt in height and weight.
C. Onset of puberty is influenced by genetics, environment factors, and gender.
D. Secondary sex characteristics emerge during puberty .
A home health nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has hypertension and is
living alone. Which of the following health promotion topics should the nurse include in the
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client's plan of care? (Select all that apply) - Ans -A. Maintaing functional capacity
, B. Encouraging the use of free-weight exercises
C. Participating in social functions
D. Installing grab bars in the shower
A nurse is providing prenatal education to a client who is in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Which of the following teratogens should the nurse instruct the client to avoid during
pregnancy due to the risk to fetal development? (Select all that apply) - Ans -B.
Hyperthermia
C. Uncontrolled glucose levels
D. Rubella
E. Smoking
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 2
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following topics should the nurse include in the teaching?
(Select all that apply) - Ans -A. Weight management
C. Glucose testing
D. Daily exercise
E. Foot care
A nurse is caring for adolescents in a school-based health clinic. Which of the following
client statements should the nurse recognize as an indication that the client is
experiencing Erikson's stage of identity versus role confusion? - Ans -B. "I think I
might be gay."
Identity vs. Role Confusion is the stage of Erikson's theory related to adolescence that
involves forming an identity and answering the central question of "Who am I?" Questions
about sexuality, developing a sense of identity, and finding their place in society are issues
the adolescent addresses during this stage.
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