NUR2811 Module 1 Final Exam on
Psychological Development of Infants
and Toddlers/ Nursing Capstone
Module 1 Actual Final Exam – ALL
questions and correct answers with
rationales / NUR 2811 Nursing
Capstone Module 1 Real exam.
NUR2811 Module 1 Final Exam: Psychological Development of
Infants and Toddlers
Exam Description: This comprehensive final examination
assesses the nursing student's mastery of psychological,
cognitive, and physical development during infancy (birth to 12
months) and toddlerhood (1-3 years). The exam covers Erik
Erikson's psychosocial stages (Trust vs. Mistrust; Autonomy vs.
Shame and Doubt), Jean Piaget's sensorimotor and early
preoperational cognitive stages, language acquisition
milestones, attachment theory, and the nursing role in
anticipatory guidance for families. Questions are designed in
,NCLEX-style format with detailed rationales to prepare students
for the Nursing Capstone Module 1 assessment.
Exam Structure: 300 Multiple Choice and Select-All-That-Apply
Questions with Correct Answers and Comprehensive Rationales
Time Allowed: 4 Hours
Passing Standard: 95% (285/300 correct)
SECTION I: ERIKSON'S PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
(Questions 1-45)
1. A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant
clients and their partners about the psychosocial development
of an infant. Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial
development, what should the nurse tell the group about the
infants?
A) Infants need to tolerate a great deal of frustration and
discomfort to develop a healthy personality
B) Infants rely on the fact that their needs will be met
C) Infants should ignore needs for short periods to develop a
healthy personality
D) Infants experience frustration to allow them to cry for a
while before needs are met
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to Erikson, the infant stage (birth to 12
months) is characterized by the conflict of Trust vs. Mistrust. If
,provided with consistent, satisfying experiences delivered in a
timely manner, the infant comes to rely on the fact that their
needs are met, developing a sense of trust that the world is
safe and predictable . Option A is incorrect because excessive
frustration is detrimental. Option C is incorrect because
ignoring needs fosters mistrust. Option D is incorrect because
allowing an infant to cry without intervention undermines trust
development.
2. The mother of a 2-year-old tells the nurse that she is very
concerned about her child because he has developed "a will of
his own" and "acts as if he can control others." The nurse
provides information to the mother to alleviate her concern,
recalling that, according to Erikson, a toddler is confronting
which developmental task?
A) Initiative versus guilt
B) Trust versus mistrust
C) Industry versus inferiority
D) Autonomy versus doubt and shame
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Toddlers (1-3 years) are in the Autonomy vs. Shame
and Doubt stage. They discover they have wills of their own and
that they can control others. They experience conflict because
they want to assert their own wills but do not want to risk
losing the approval of loved ones . Option A is the preschool-
, age task (3-5 years). Option B is the infant task (0-1 year).
Option C is the school-age task (6-12 years).
3. According to Erikson's theory, which developmental task is
associated with the preschool-age child (3-5 years)?
A) Trust vs. Mistrust
B) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
C) Initiative vs. Guilt
D) Industry vs. Inferiority
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Erikson, the preschool-age child (3-5
years) is in the Initiative vs. Guilt stage. Children at this age
begin to assert their power and control over the world through
play and social interaction . Trust vs. Mistrust is the infant stage
(0-1 year). Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt is the toddler stage
(1-3 years). Industry vs. Inferiority is the school-age stage (6-12
years).
4. A nurse is planning care for a hospitalized toddler. To best
maintain the toddler's sense of control and security and ease
feelings of helplessness and fear, which action should the
nurse take?
Psychological Development of Infants
and Toddlers/ Nursing Capstone
Module 1 Actual Final Exam – ALL
questions and correct answers with
rationales / NUR 2811 Nursing
Capstone Module 1 Real exam.
NUR2811 Module 1 Final Exam: Psychological Development of
Infants and Toddlers
Exam Description: This comprehensive final examination
assesses the nursing student's mastery of psychological,
cognitive, and physical development during infancy (birth to 12
months) and toddlerhood (1-3 years). The exam covers Erik
Erikson's psychosocial stages (Trust vs. Mistrust; Autonomy vs.
Shame and Doubt), Jean Piaget's sensorimotor and early
preoperational cognitive stages, language acquisition
milestones, attachment theory, and the nursing role in
anticipatory guidance for families. Questions are designed in
,NCLEX-style format with detailed rationales to prepare students
for the Nursing Capstone Module 1 assessment.
Exam Structure: 300 Multiple Choice and Select-All-That-Apply
Questions with Correct Answers and Comprehensive Rationales
Time Allowed: 4 Hours
Passing Standard: 95% (285/300 correct)
SECTION I: ERIKSON'S PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
(Questions 1-45)
1. A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant
clients and their partners about the psychosocial development
of an infant. Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial
development, what should the nurse tell the group about the
infants?
A) Infants need to tolerate a great deal of frustration and
discomfort to develop a healthy personality
B) Infants rely on the fact that their needs will be met
C) Infants should ignore needs for short periods to develop a
healthy personality
D) Infants experience frustration to allow them to cry for a
while before needs are met
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to Erikson, the infant stage (birth to 12
months) is characterized by the conflict of Trust vs. Mistrust. If
,provided with consistent, satisfying experiences delivered in a
timely manner, the infant comes to rely on the fact that their
needs are met, developing a sense of trust that the world is
safe and predictable . Option A is incorrect because excessive
frustration is detrimental. Option C is incorrect because
ignoring needs fosters mistrust. Option D is incorrect because
allowing an infant to cry without intervention undermines trust
development.
2. The mother of a 2-year-old tells the nurse that she is very
concerned about her child because he has developed "a will of
his own" and "acts as if he can control others." The nurse
provides information to the mother to alleviate her concern,
recalling that, according to Erikson, a toddler is confronting
which developmental task?
A) Initiative versus guilt
B) Trust versus mistrust
C) Industry versus inferiority
D) Autonomy versus doubt and shame
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Toddlers (1-3 years) are in the Autonomy vs. Shame
and Doubt stage. They discover they have wills of their own and
that they can control others. They experience conflict because
they want to assert their own wills but do not want to risk
losing the approval of loved ones . Option A is the preschool-
, age task (3-5 years). Option B is the infant task (0-1 year).
Option C is the school-age task (6-12 years).
3. According to Erikson's theory, which developmental task is
associated with the preschool-age child (3-5 years)?
A) Trust vs. Mistrust
B) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
C) Initiative vs. Guilt
D) Industry vs. Inferiority
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Erikson, the preschool-age child (3-5
years) is in the Initiative vs. Guilt stage. Children at this age
begin to assert their power and control over the world through
play and social interaction . Trust vs. Mistrust is the infant stage
(0-1 year). Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt is the toddler stage
(1-3 years). Industry vs. Inferiority is the school-age stage (6-12
years).
4. A nurse is planning care for a hospitalized toddler. To best
maintain the toddler's sense of control and security and ease
feelings of helplessness and fear, which action should the
nurse take?
