NUR 353 DEV EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NUR 353 DEV
EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about development. Which statement by a
nursing student would indicate a need for further information?
A. Development moves back and forth until a certain age
B. Each child experiences development unique from other children
C. Development occurs from head to the toes
D. Each individual will experience development throughout their lifespan - ANS✔✔ A.
A nurse is educating parents about the use of a growth chart for their child. Which statement by
a parent indicates understanding about the education?
A. Children need to maintain a weight at 50% to be healthy
B. Height is only important to determine if a child is going to be the same as the other children
C. It takes several measurements on the growth chart to give an accurate assessment of a child
D. Measurement of length on an infant is not an accurate measurement because the infant is
not standing - ANS✔✔ C.
A nurse is assessing a child in eriksons autonomy versus shame and doubt stage. Which activity
would the nurse anticipate for this stage of development?
A. Organizing a rock collection
B. Feeding self with a spoon
C. Making decisions about attending college
D. Playing peek a boo - ANS✔✔ B.
When planning care for an 8-year-old child with Down syndrome, which action should the nurse
complete?
, A. Plan interventions according to the developmental level of an 8-year old, since that is his
actual age.
B. Assess the child's current developmental level first and plan interventions accordingly.
C. Plan interventions according to the developmental level of a 5 year old to account for
possible delays.
D. Direct all teaching to the parents, since the child won't be able to understand. - ANS✔✔ B.
Which of the following characteristics is not associated with Down syndrome?
A. Hypotonicity
B. Oily skin
C. Simian crease
D. Brachycephaly - ANS✔✔ B.
The nurse is discussing development and play activities with the parent of a 2-month-old infant.
Which of the following statements by the parent would indicate a correct understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I can give my baby a ball of yarn to pull apart or different textured fabrics to feel."
B. "I can use a music box and hanging crib toys like a mobile as appropriate play activities for my
baby."
C. "I do not have to worry about appropriate play activities at this age."
D. "I should introduce a cup or spoon for my baby to feed at this age." - ANS✔✔ B.
A nurse is speaking with the parent of a 6 year old child. Which of the following statements by
the parents should concern the nurse?
A. The teacher says my child has to squint to see the board
B. My child has recently lost both front top teeth
C. My child often cheats when we play board games
D. Sometimes my child acts bossy with friends - ANS✔✔ A.
EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about development. Which statement by a
nursing student would indicate a need for further information?
A. Development moves back and forth until a certain age
B. Each child experiences development unique from other children
C. Development occurs from head to the toes
D. Each individual will experience development throughout their lifespan - ANS✔✔ A.
A nurse is educating parents about the use of a growth chart for their child. Which statement by
a parent indicates understanding about the education?
A. Children need to maintain a weight at 50% to be healthy
B. Height is only important to determine if a child is going to be the same as the other children
C. It takes several measurements on the growth chart to give an accurate assessment of a child
D. Measurement of length on an infant is not an accurate measurement because the infant is
not standing - ANS✔✔ C.
A nurse is assessing a child in eriksons autonomy versus shame and doubt stage. Which activity
would the nurse anticipate for this stage of development?
A. Organizing a rock collection
B. Feeding self with a spoon
C. Making decisions about attending college
D. Playing peek a boo - ANS✔✔ B.
When planning care for an 8-year-old child with Down syndrome, which action should the nurse
complete?
, A. Plan interventions according to the developmental level of an 8-year old, since that is his
actual age.
B. Assess the child's current developmental level first and plan interventions accordingly.
C. Plan interventions according to the developmental level of a 5 year old to account for
possible delays.
D. Direct all teaching to the parents, since the child won't be able to understand. - ANS✔✔ B.
Which of the following characteristics is not associated with Down syndrome?
A. Hypotonicity
B. Oily skin
C. Simian crease
D. Brachycephaly - ANS✔✔ B.
The nurse is discussing development and play activities with the parent of a 2-month-old infant.
Which of the following statements by the parent would indicate a correct understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I can give my baby a ball of yarn to pull apart or different textured fabrics to feel."
B. "I can use a music box and hanging crib toys like a mobile as appropriate play activities for my
baby."
C. "I do not have to worry about appropriate play activities at this age."
D. "I should introduce a cup or spoon for my baby to feed at this age." - ANS✔✔ B.
A nurse is speaking with the parent of a 6 year old child. Which of the following statements by
the parents should concern the nurse?
A. The teacher says my child has to squint to see the board
B. My child has recently lost both front top teeth
C. My child often cheats when we play board games
D. Sometimes my child acts bossy with friends - ANS✔✔ A.
