Concepts for Nursing Practice Elsevier
eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
by Jean Foret Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN,
ANEF
Elsevier
TEST BANK
1.
A nurse explains development to a group of students. Which
statement best reflects the concept as defined in the text?
A. Development refers to predictable physical growth across the
lifespan.
B. Development involves dynamic processes of change
occurring from conception to death.
C. Development is primarily influenced by genetic inheritance.
D. Development progresses in uniform stages without variation.
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Development is a lifelong, dynamic process involving
progressive changes in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
domains influenced by multiple factors.
Text Citation: Giddens, 4th ed., Development Concept
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Lifespan Processes
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Lifespan Continuity
2.
A nurse assessing a toddler considers developmental
expectations. Which finding reflects appropriate developmental
progression?
A. Abstract reasoning
B. Object permanence
C. Role experimentation
D. Life review
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Object permanence is a key cognitive milestone in
early childhood development.
Text Citation: Giddens, 4th ed., Development Concept
,Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Toddler Stage
Cognitive Level: Apply
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Cognitive Development
3.
An adolescent expresses conflict with parental authority while
forming peer relationships. Which developmental attribute is
most evident?
A. Generativity
B. Trust
C. Identity formation
D. Integrity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identity formation is a central psychosocial
developmental task of adolescence.
Text Citation: Giddens, 4th ed., Development Concept
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Adolescence
Cognitive Level: Analyze
, Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Psychosocial Development
4.
A hospitalized preschool child insists on performing self-care
tasks independently. What is the nurse’s best interpretation?
A. The child is exhibiting regression.
B. The child is demonstrating initiative.
C. The child is avoiding dependency.
D. The child lacks understanding of illness.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preschoolers strive for initiative and independence;
supporting this promotes healthy development.
Text Citation: Giddens, 4th ed., Development Concept
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Preschool Child
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Psychosocial Task
5.
eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
by Jean Foret Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN,
ANEF
Elsevier
TEST BANK
1.
A nurse explains development to a group of students. Which
statement best reflects the concept as defined in the text?
A. Development refers to predictable physical growth across the
lifespan.
B. Development involves dynamic processes of change
occurring from conception to death.
C. Development is primarily influenced by genetic inheritance.
D. Development progresses in uniform stages without variation.
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Development is a lifelong, dynamic process involving
progressive changes in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
domains influenced by multiple factors.
Text Citation: Giddens, 4th ed., Development Concept
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Lifespan Processes
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Lifespan Continuity
2.
A nurse assessing a toddler considers developmental
expectations. Which finding reflects appropriate developmental
progression?
A. Abstract reasoning
B. Object permanence
C. Role experimentation
D. Life review
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Object permanence is a key cognitive milestone in
early childhood development.
Text Citation: Giddens, 4th ed., Development Concept
,Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Toddler Stage
Cognitive Level: Apply
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Cognitive Development
3.
An adolescent expresses conflict with parental authority while
forming peer relationships. Which developmental attribute is
most evident?
A. Generativity
B. Trust
C. Identity formation
D. Integrity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identity formation is a central psychosocial
developmental task of adolescence.
Text Citation: Giddens, 4th ed., Development Concept
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Adolescence
Cognitive Level: Analyze
, Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Psychosocial Development
4.
A hospitalized preschool child insists on performing self-care
tasks independently. What is the nurse’s best interpretation?
A. The child is exhibiting regression.
B. The child is demonstrating initiative.
C. The child is avoiding dependency.
D. The child lacks understanding of illness.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preschoolers strive for initiative and independence;
supporting this promotes healthy development.
Text Citation: Giddens, 4th ed., Development Concept
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Preschool Child
Cognitive Level: Analyze
Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Psychosocial Task
5.
