Concepts for Nursing Practice Elsevier
eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
by Jean Foret Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN,
ANEF
Elsevier
TEST BANK
SECTION I: Health Care Recipient Concepts
Theme: Attributes, Resources, and Preferences
Concept: Development
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a toddler’s developmental progress. Which
finding best reflects the concept of development?
,A. Increase in body height over time
B. Progressive acquisition of motor and cognitive abilities
C. Stabilization of physiologic parameters
D. Reduction in dependency on caregivers only during illness
Correct Answer: B
Concept-Based Rationale:
Development refers to progressive changes in functional
abilities, including motor, cognitive, and psychosocial skills. It
differs from growth, which refers primarily to physical size
changes.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development concept, definition and attributes.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: General Development
Cognitive Level: Understand
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Functional progression
Question 2
A nurse evaluates a school-age child’s development. Which
assessment finding best demonstrates normal developmental
progression?
,A. Weight increase of 2 kg in one year
B. Ability to cooperate with peers in group activities
C. Increase in height percentile
D. Stable vital signs during examination
Correct Answer: B
Concept-Based Rationale:
Development includes psychosocial maturation, such as
cooperation and social interaction, reflecting increasing
complexity of interpersonal functioning.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development concept, psychosocial attribute.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Childhood Development
Cognitive Level: Apply
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Psychosocial maturation
Question 3
A nurse is assessing factors influencing an adolescent’s
development. Which factor has the greatest influence on
developmental progression?
, A. Genetic inheritance
B. Blood pressure regulation
C. Daily fluid intake
D. Body temperature stability
Correct Answer: A
Concept-Based Rationale:
Development is influenced significantly by genetic factors,
which determine potential developmental patterns and rates.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development influencing factors.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Adolescence
Cognitive Level: Apply
Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Influencing factors
Question 4
A nurse is planning care for a hospitalized preschool child.
Which intervention best supports developmental needs?
A. Restricting activity to conserve energy
B. Encouraging play appropriate to developmental level
eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
by Jean Foret Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN,
ANEF
Elsevier
TEST BANK
SECTION I: Health Care Recipient Concepts
Theme: Attributes, Resources, and Preferences
Concept: Development
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a toddler’s developmental progress. Which
finding best reflects the concept of development?
,A. Increase in body height over time
B. Progressive acquisition of motor and cognitive abilities
C. Stabilization of physiologic parameters
D. Reduction in dependency on caregivers only during illness
Correct Answer: B
Concept-Based Rationale:
Development refers to progressive changes in functional
abilities, including motor, cognitive, and psychosocial skills. It
differs from growth, which refers primarily to physical size
changes.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development concept, definition and attributes.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: General Development
Cognitive Level: Understand
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Functional progression
Question 2
A nurse evaluates a school-age child’s development. Which
assessment finding best demonstrates normal developmental
progression?
,A. Weight increase of 2 kg in one year
B. Ability to cooperate with peers in group activities
C. Increase in height percentile
D. Stable vital signs during examination
Correct Answer: B
Concept-Based Rationale:
Development includes psychosocial maturation, such as
cooperation and social interaction, reflecting increasing
complexity of interpersonal functioning.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development concept, psychosocial attribute.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Childhood Development
Cognitive Level: Apply
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Psychosocial maturation
Question 3
A nurse is assessing factors influencing an adolescent’s
development. Which factor has the greatest influence on
developmental progression?
, A. Genetic inheritance
B. Blood pressure regulation
C. Daily fluid intake
D. Body temperature stability
Correct Answer: A
Concept-Based Rationale:
Development is influenced significantly by genetic factors,
which determine potential developmental patterns and rates.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development influencing factors.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Adolescence
Cognitive Level: Apply
Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Influencing factors
Question 4
A nurse is planning care for a hospitalized preschool child.
Which intervention best supports developmental needs?
A. Restricting activity to conserve energy
B. Encouraging play appropriate to developmental level
