CHILD DEVELOPMENT, MENTAL HEALTH, AND PEDIATRIC
NURSING CONCEPTS |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS! EXCELLENCE
GUARANTEED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, What are the three stages of prenatal development? Answer: Germinal (conception to 2 weeks),
Embryonic (2 to 8 weeks), Fetal (8 to 40 weeks)
What is the age range for the infancy period? Answer: Birth to 12 months
What is a key developmental task during infancy? Answer: Establishing basic trust through
bonding with caregivers
What are the age ranges for early childhood? Answer: 1 to 6 years (Toddler: 1-3 years,
Preschool: 3-6 years)
What characterizes the early childhood developmental stage? Answer: Intense activity,
discovery, language acquisition, and self-concept development
What is the focus of development during middle childhood? Answer: Peer relationships and
skill competencies
What is the age range for later childhood? Answer: 10 to 19 years (Prepubertal: 10-13 years,
Adolescence: 13-19 years)
What are the core developmental tasks during puberty? Answer: Identity vs. diffusion
What is colic in infants? Answer: Severe crying episodes in healthy infants, lasting more than 3
hours daily for over 3 weeks
What are common feeding disorders in children? Answer: Overeating (leading to obesity) and
undereating (leading to malnutrition)
What are common sleep problems in children? Answer: Night terrors, problems falling asleep,
and nighttime awakenings
What are temper tantrums? Answer: Expressions of anger and frustration in children aged 1 to 4
years, often due to loss of control
What is a breath-holding spell? Answer: A temporary loss of breath control often seen in young
children during distress
What is the significance of sensitive periods in child development? Answer: Certain times when
children are more affected by environmental influences
What can result from a lack of consistent adult caregivers during infancy? Answer: Problems
trusting others and potential mental health issues
What is the importance of emotional health in childhood? Answer: It has a greater influence on
happiness than income or academic ability
What is the typical age range for the neonatal period? Answer: Birth to 28 days
What is the primary focus of development in the school age period? Answer: Advancement in
physical, mental, and social skills
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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NURSING CONCEPTS |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS! EXCELLENCE
GUARANTEED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, What are the three stages of prenatal development? Answer: Germinal (conception to 2 weeks),
Embryonic (2 to 8 weeks), Fetal (8 to 40 weeks)
What is the age range for the infancy period? Answer: Birth to 12 months
What is a key developmental task during infancy? Answer: Establishing basic trust through
bonding with caregivers
What are the age ranges for early childhood? Answer: 1 to 6 years (Toddler: 1-3 years,
Preschool: 3-6 years)
What characterizes the early childhood developmental stage? Answer: Intense activity,
discovery, language acquisition, and self-concept development
What is the focus of development during middle childhood? Answer: Peer relationships and
skill competencies
What is the age range for later childhood? Answer: 10 to 19 years (Prepubertal: 10-13 years,
Adolescence: 13-19 years)
What are the core developmental tasks during puberty? Answer: Identity vs. diffusion
What is colic in infants? Answer: Severe crying episodes in healthy infants, lasting more than 3
hours daily for over 3 weeks
What are common feeding disorders in children? Answer: Overeating (leading to obesity) and
undereating (leading to malnutrition)
What are common sleep problems in children? Answer: Night terrors, problems falling asleep,
and nighttime awakenings
What are temper tantrums? Answer: Expressions of anger and frustration in children aged 1 to 4
years, often due to loss of control
What is a breath-holding spell? Answer: A temporary loss of breath control often seen in young
children during distress
What is the significance of sensitive periods in child development? Answer: Certain times when
children are more affected by environmental influences
What can result from a lack of consistent adult caregivers during infancy? Answer: Problems
trusting others and potential mental health issues
What is the importance of emotional health in childhood? Answer: It has a greater influence on
happiness than income or academic ability
What is the typical age range for the neonatal period? Answer: Birth to 28 days
What is the primary focus of development in the school age period? Answer: Advancement in
physical, mental, and social skills
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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