ATI: Human Growth and Development
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a nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following actions by the child should the nurse recognize as characteristics of Erikson's stage
of industry versus inferiority - Answer Expresses confidence in their ability to self-administer
insulin
a nurse is assessing an adolescent who reports feeling "very depressed". The nurse should
recognize that which of the following are signs of increased risk for suicide? - Answer
expressing feelings of gloom and helplessness
expressing loss of interest in activities once considered important
making threats of self-harm
having access to weapons
a nurse 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? - Answer cephalocaudal principle
simple to complex
continuous process
individualized rates
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to parents of a preschooler who was admitted due to a
severe asthma exacerbation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
Answer instruct on the use of metered-dose inhaler
have family members smoke tobacco products outside of the house
make changes in the home environment to reduce dust mites
share the plan for managing an asthma attack with the child's preschool teachers.
a school nurse asks a first grader about the rules at school. the child responds "we need to wash
our hands before lunch, be respectful to the teacher, and pay attention in class. If we don't, we'll
get into big trouble." The nurse should recognize that the child is in which of the following of
Kohlberg's stages of moral development? - Answer punishment and obedience
Study Guide Exam and Actual
Answers 2025-2026 Updated.
a nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of
the following actions by the child should the nurse recognize as characteristics of Erikson's stage
of industry versus inferiority - Answer Expresses confidence in their ability to self-administer
insulin
a nurse is assessing an adolescent who reports feeling "very depressed". The nurse should
recognize that which of the following are signs of increased risk for suicide? - Answer
expressing feelings of gloom and helplessness
expressing loss of interest in activities once considered important
making threats of self-harm
having access to weapons
a nurse 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? - Answer cephalocaudal principle
simple to complex
continuous process
individualized rates
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to parents of a preschooler who was admitted due to a
severe asthma exacerbation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
Answer instruct on the use of metered-dose inhaler
have family members smoke tobacco products outside of the house
make changes in the home environment to reduce dust mites
share the plan for managing an asthma attack with the child's preschool teachers.
a school nurse asks a first grader about the rules at school. the child responds "we need to wash
our hands before lunch, be respectful to the teacher, and pay attention in class. If we don't, we'll
get into big trouble." The nurse should recognize that the child is in which of the following of
Kohlberg's stages of moral development? - Answer punishment and obedience
