Concepts for Nursing Practice Elsevier
eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
by Jean Foret Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN,
ANEF
Elsevier
TEST BANK
Concept: Development
Source: Concepts for Nursing Practice
1. A nurse is assessing a 9-month-old infant during a well-
child visit. Which observation best indicates the infant is
achieving expected developmental progression?
, A. The infant sits steadily without support
B. The infant speaks in two-word phrases
C. The infant copies simple geometric shapes
D. The infant rides a tricycle independently
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sitting without support is an expected gross motor
milestone for a 9-month-old and reflects appropriate
developmental progression. Two-word phrases, shape copying,
and tricycle riding occur at later developmental stages.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development concept.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Infant Development
Cognitive Level: Application
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Developmental Milestones
2. The nurse is teaching parents about developmental
assessment. Which statement by the nurse best reflects
the concept of development as described in the text?
A. Development occurs at the same rate for all children
B. Development involves progressive changes across the
lifespan
, C. Development is limited to physical growth in childhood
D. Development ends after adolescence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Development is defined as progressive, dynamic
change across the lifespan involving multiple domains. It is
individualized, not uniform, and continues beyond adolescence.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development concept.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Lifespan Development
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Concept Definition
3. A school nurse is evaluating a 6-year-old child. Which
finding requires further developmental evaluation?
A. Draws a person with six body parts
B. Speaks in complete sentences
C. Is unable to hop on one foot
D. Plays cooperatively with peers
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: By age 6, children typically demonstrate advanced
gross motor skills such as hopping. Inability to hop may indicate
delayed motor development and warrants further evaluation.
The other findings are developmentally appropriate.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development concept.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: School-Age Development
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Developmental Screening
4. A nurse is planning care for an adolescent. Which
intervention best supports healthy developmental
progression according to the concept of development?
A. Encourage increased parental control over decisions
B. Provide opportunities for identity exploration
C. Limit peer interactions to reduce stress
D. Focus primarily on physical growth monitoring
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A key developmental task of adolescence is identity
formation. Providing opportunities for safe identity exploration
supports healthy development. Excessive control and limiting
eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition
by Jean Foret Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN,
ANEF
Elsevier
TEST BANK
Concept: Development
Source: Concepts for Nursing Practice
1. A nurse is assessing a 9-month-old infant during a well-
child visit. Which observation best indicates the infant is
achieving expected developmental progression?
, A. The infant sits steadily without support
B. The infant speaks in two-word phrases
C. The infant copies simple geometric shapes
D. The infant rides a tricycle independently
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sitting without support is an expected gross motor
milestone for a 9-month-old and reflects appropriate
developmental progression. Two-word phrases, shape copying,
and tricycle riding occur at later developmental stages.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development concept.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Infant Development
Cognitive Level: Application
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Developmental Milestones
2. The nurse is teaching parents about developmental
assessment. Which statement by the nurse best reflects
the concept of development as described in the text?
A. Development occurs at the same rate for all children
B. Development involves progressive changes across the
lifespan
, C. Development is limited to physical growth in childhood
D. Development ends after adolescence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Development is defined as progressive, dynamic
change across the lifespan involving multiple domains. It is
individualized, not uniform, and continues beyond adolescence.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development concept.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: Lifespan Development
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Clinical Judgment Domain: Analyzing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Easy
Primary Attribute Tested: Concept Definition
3. A school nurse is evaluating a 6-year-old child. Which
finding requires further developmental evaluation?
A. Draws a person with six body parts
B. Speaks in complete sentences
C. Is unable to hop on one foot
D. Plays cooperatively with peers
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: By age 6, children typically demonstrate advanced
gross motor skills such as hopping. Inability to hop may indicate
delayed motor development and warrants further evaluation.
The other findings are developmentally appropriate.
Text Citation: Giddens, Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th ed.,
Development concept.
Metadata Tags:
Concept: Development
Exemplar: School-Age Development
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Clinical Judgment Domain: Recognizing Cues
Difficulty Estimate: Moderate
Primary Attribute Tested: Developmental Screening
4. A nurse is planning care for an adolescent. Which
intervention best supports healthy developmental
progression according to the concept of development?
A. Encourage increased parental control over decisions
B. Provide opportunities for identity exploration
C. Limit peer interactions to reduce stress
D. Focus primarily on physical growth monitoring
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A key developmental task of adolescence is identity
formation. Providing opportunities for safe identity exploration
supports healthy development. Excessive control and limiting
