PNVN 1350 EXAM 4 REVIEW QUESTIONS
What are the congenital defects that manifest in tetralogy of Fallot? - Answers -
Tetralogy of Fallot involves a combination of four congenital defects: pulmonary
stenosis, ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy.
What is the typical complication/manifestation of coarctation of the aorta? - Answers -
Coarctation of the aorta results in hypertension in the upper extremities. The pressure in
the arms is typically 20 mm Hg higher than in the legs.
What is the main characteristic of cystic fibrosis? - Answers - The pathophysiology of
cystic fibrosis includes excessive, thick mucus.
What position should a child be placed in post myringotomy of the ear to facilitate
drainage? - Answers - On the affected side.
For an IQ of 35-55, what would the cognitively impaired child level be? - Answers -
"Trainable"
What IQ level classifies cognitive impairment? - Answers - IQ of 70 or less
What type of cognitive develpment is the focus of middle childhood? - Answers -
Focusing on fact rather than fiction/fantasy.
Is it appropriate for a 9-year-old child to fashion ther behavior after their role models? -
Answers - Yes. Erikson refers to school age as the stage of industry, when the child has
a thirst for knowledge, a desire to master skills, and the wish to emulate role models or
"heroes."
11-year-olds need to feel a sense of independence and accomplishiment. Re-doing a
task that was not done well by the 11-year-old undermines their accomplishment. Would
this indicate a need for further teaching? - Answers - Yes.
How many inches per year does the average middle childhood age individual grow? -
Answers - 2 inches.
What is a attribute of the school-age child? - Answers - Concrete cognitive behaviors.
School-age children are acquiring classification skills, which involve the ability to group
objects according to common attributes. It is characteristic of middle childhood that
children derive enjoyment from classifying and ordering their environment.
Can teasing about certain physical attributes damage a child's self concept? E.g. being
taller than everyone else? - Answers - Yes. School-age children have a strong desire
not to be considered different. Those children who dress differently, have less spending
What are the congenital defects that manifest in tetralogy of Fallot? - Answers -
Tetralogy of Fallot involves a combination of four congenital defects: pulmonary
stenosis, ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy.
What is the typical complication/manifestation of coarctation of the aorta? - Answers -
Coarctation of the aorta results in hypertension in the upper extremities. The pressure in
the arms is typically 20 mm Hg higher than in the legs.
What is the main characteristic of cystic fibrosis? - Answers - The pathophysiology of
cystic fibrosis includes excessive, thick mucus.
What position should a child be placed in post myringotomy of the ear to facilitate
drainage? - Answers - On the affected side.
For an IQ of 35-55, what would the cognitively impaired child level be? - Answers -
"Trainable"
What IQ level classifies cognitive impairment? - Answers - IQ of 70 or less
What type of cognitive develpment is the focus of middle childhood? - Answers -
Focusing on fact rather than fiction/fantasy.
Is it appropriate for a 9-year-old child to fashion ther behavior after their role models? -
Answers - Yes. Erikson refers to school age as the stage of industry, when the child has
a thirst for knowledge, a desire to master skills, and the wish to emulate role models or
"heroes."
11-year-olds need to feel a sense of independence and accomplishiment. Re-doing a
task that was not done well by the 11-year-old undermines their accomplishment. Would
this indicate a need for further teaching? - Answers - Yes.
How many inches per year does the average middle childhood age individual grow? -
Answers - 2 inches.
What is a attribute of the school-age child? - Answers - Concrete cognitive behaviors.
School-age children are acquiring classification skills, which involve the ability to group
objects according to common attributes. It is characteristic of middle childhood that
children derive enjoyment from classifying and ordering their environment.
Can teasing about certain physical attributes damage a child's self concept? E.g. being
taller than everyone else? - Answers - Yes. School-age children have a strong desire
not to be considered different. Those children who dress differently, have less spending
