(Study Guide + Exam) – NU 170 (Exams 1–4)
Maternal-Child Nursing Bundle | Galen College
Question 1: According to Erikson, the developmental task
for an infant from birth to 1 year centers on which conflict?
A) Autonomy versus shame and doubt
B) Initiative versus guilt
C) Trust versus mistrust
D) Industry versus inferiority
Correct Answer: C) Trust versus mistrust
Rationale: Erikson's first stage, trust versus mistrust, occurs
from birth to approximately 1 year. The infant learns to
trust when basic needs for feeding, comfort, and affection
are consistently met. Failure to develop trust may result in
difficulty forming secure relationships later in life.
Question 2: A parent asks about Piaget's cognitive stage
for a 5-year-old child. Which stage should the nurse
1
,describe?
A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
Correct Answer: B) Preoperational
Rationale: Piaget's preoperational stage spans ages 2 to
7 years. During this stage, children use symbols (words
and images) to represent objects, but thinking remains
egocentric. They cannot yet perform mental operations or
understand the perspective of others.
Question 3: At which age would a child be expected to
triple their birth weight?
A) 6 months
B) 9 months
C) 12 months
D) 18 months
2
,Correct Answer: C) 12 months
Rationale: An infant typically doubles birth weight by 5
to 6 months and triples birth weight by 12 months. This
rapid growth reflects adequate nutrition and overall
health. By 2 years, the child weighs approximately four
times the birth weight.
Question 4: Which type of play is most characteristic of a
2-year-old toddler?
A) Cooperative play
B) Associative play
C) Parallel play
D) Competitive play
Correct Answer: C) Parallel play
Rationale: Parallel play—playing next to but not directly
with another child—is typical of toddlers aged 1 to 2
years. Cooperative and associative play develop later
3
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Maternal-Child Nursing Bundle | Galen College
Question 1: According to Erikson, the developmental task
for an infant from birth to 1 year centers on which conflict?
A) Autonomy versus shame and doubt
B) Initiative versus guilt
C) Trust versus mistrust
D) Industry versus inferiority
Correct Answer: C) Trust versus mistrust
Rationale: Erikson's first stage, trust versus mistrust, occurs
from birth to approximately 1 year. The infant learns to
trust when basic needs for feeding, comfort, and affection
are consistently met. Failure to develop trust may result in
difficulty forming secure relationships later in life.
Question 2: A parent asks about Piaget's cognitive stage
for a 5-year-old child. Which stage should the nurse
1
,describe?
A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational
C) Concrete operational
D) Formal operational
Correct Answer: B) Preoperational
Rationale: Piaget's preoperational stage spans ages 2 to
7 years. During this stage, children use symbols (words
and images) to represent objects, but thinking remains
egocentric. They cannot yet perform mental operations or
understand the perspective of others.
Question 3: At which age would a child be expected to
triple their birth weight?
A) 6 months
B) 9 months
C) 12 months
D) 18 months
2
,Correct Answer: C) 12 months
Rationale: An infant typically doubles birth weight by 5
to 6 months and triples birth weight by 12 months. This
rapid growth reflects adequate nutrition and overall
health. By 2 years, the child weighs approximately four
times the birth weight.
Question 4: Which type of play is most characteristic of a
2-year-old toddler?
A) Cooperative play
B) Associative play
C) Parallel play
D) Competitive play
Correct Answer: C) Parallel play
Rationale: Parallel play—playing next to but not directly
with another child—is typical of toddlers aged 1 to 2
years. Cooperative and associative play develop later
3
, during preschool years (ages 3 to 5), while competitive play
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Question 5: A nurse is teaching new parents about growth
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B) Growth charts track patterns over time and show wide j6 j6 j6 j6 j6 j6 j6 j6
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C) All children should follow the exact same growth curve
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D) Growth charts only measure head circumference j6 j6 j6 j6 j6
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Rationale: Growth charts track a child's physical growth j6 j6 j6 j6 j6 j6 j6
j6 over time compared to a reference population. They are
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