CMCA- PART 1 FINALS REVIEWER
Which statement best describes the infant's physical
development? correct answersBirth weight doubles by age 5
months and triples by age 1 year
According to Piaget, the 6-month-old infant would be in what stage of the
sensorimotor phase? correct answersSecondary circular reactions
By what age should the nurse expect that an infant will be able to pull to
a standing position? correct answers9MONTHS
Which behavior indicates that an infant has developed object
permanence? correct answersActively searches for a hidden object
A parent asks the nurse At what age do most babies begin to fear strangers?
The nurse responds that most infants begin to fear strangers at age correct
answers6MONTHS
Which information could be given to the parents of a 12-month-old child
regarding appropriate play activities for this age? correct answersGive
large push-pull toys for kinesthetic stimulation.
Austin, age 6 months, has six teeth. The nurse should recognize that this
is: Earlier- than-normal tooth eruption correct answersEarlier-than-normal
tooth eruption
When is the best age for solid food to be introduced into the infants
diet? correct answers4 to 6 months
The clinic is lending a federally approved car seat to an infants family. The
nurse should explain that the safest place to put the car seat is: correct
answersRear facing in back seat.
Parent guidelines for relieving colic in an infant include: correct
answersChanging the infants position frequently.
A parent of an 18-month-old boy tells the nurse that he says no to
everything and has rapid mood swings. If he is scolded, he shows anger and
then immediately wants to be held. The nurses best interpretation of this
behavior is that: correct answersThis is normal behavior for his age
What describes a toddlers cognitive development at age 20
months? correct answersRealizes that out of sight is not out of
reach
, Which characteristic best describes the gross motor skills of a 24-
month-old child? correct answersWalks up and down stairs
The parents of a newborn say that their toddler hates the baby . He
suggested that we put him in the trash can so the trash truck could take
him away. The nurses best reply is: correct answersThat is a normal
response to the birth of a sibling. Lets look at ways to deal with this.
A parent asks the nurse about how to respond to negativism in toddlers.
The most appropriate recommendation is to: Reduce the opportunities for
a no answer. correct answersReduce the opportunities for a no answer.
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 4-year-old boy, Ryan. His parents tell
the nurse that they will be back to visit at 6 PM. When Ryan asks the nurse
when his parents are coming, the nurses best response is: correct
answersThey will come after dinner
In terms of language and cognitive development, a 4-year-old child would
be expected to: correct answersFollow simple commands
The nurse is guiding parents in selecting a day care facility for their child.
When making the selection, it is especially important to consider: . correct
answersTeachers knowledgeable about development
The parent of a 4-year-old son tells the nurse that the child believes
monsters and the boogeyman are in his bedroom at night. The nurses best
suggestion for coping with this problem is to: correct answersSuggest
involving the child to find a practical solution such as a night-light.
Preschoolers fears can best be dealt with by which intervention? correct
answersActively involving them in finding practical methods to deal with
the frightening experience
Which statement accurately describes physical development during the
school-age years? correct answersFew physical differences are apparent
among children at the end of middle childhood
What describes the cognitive abilities of school-age children? correct
answersHave the ability to classify, group and sort, and hold a concept in
their minds while making decisions based on that concept
The role of the peer group in the life of school-age children is that it:
correct answersProvides them with security as they gain independence
from their parents.
The school nurse has been asked to begin teaching sex education in the 5th
grade. The nurse should recognize that: Sex can be presented as a normal
part of growth and
Which statement best describes the infant's physical
development? correct answersBirth weight doubles by age 5
months and triples by age 1 year
According to Piaget, the 6-month-old infant would be in what stage of the
sensorimotor phase? correct answersSecondary circular reactions
By what age should the nurse expect that an infant will be able to pull to
a standing position? correct answers9MONTHS
Which behavior indicates that an infant has developed object
permanence? correct answersActively searches for a hidden object
A parent asks the nurse At what age do most babies begin to fear strangers?
The nurse responds that most infants begin to fear strangers at age correct
answers6MONTHS
Which information could be given to the parents of a 12-month-old child
regarding appropriate play activities for this age? correct answersGive
large push-pull toys for kinesthetic stimulation.
Austin, age 6 months, has six teeth. The nurse should recognize that this
is: Earlier- than-normal tooth eruption correct answersEarlier-than-normal
tooth eruption
When is the best age for solid food to be introduced into the infants
diet? correct answers4 to 6 months
The clinic is lending a federally approved car seat to an infants family. The
nurse should explain that the safest place to put the car seat is: correct
answersRear facing in back seat.
Parent guidelines for relieving colic in an infant include: correct
answersChanging the infants position frequently.
A parent of an 18-month-old boy tells the nurse that he says no to
everything and has rapid mood swings. If he is scolded, he shows anger and
then immediately wants to be held. The nurses best interpretation of this
behavior is that: correct answersThis is normal behavior for his age
What describes a toddlers cognitive development at age 20
months? correct answersRealizes that out of sight is not out of
reach
, Which characteristic best describes the gross motor skills of a 24-
month-old child? correct answersWalks up and down stairs
The parents of a newborn say that their toddler hates the baby . He
suggested that we put him in the trash can so the trash truck could take
him away. The nurses best reply is: correct answersThat is a normal
response to the birth of a sibling. Lets look at ways to deal with this.
A parent asks the nurse about how to respond to negativism in toddlers.
The most appropriate recommendation is to: Reduce the opportunities for
a no answer. correct answersReduce the opportunities for a no answer.
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 4-year-old boy, Ryan. His parents tell
the nurse that they will be back to visit at 6 PM. When Ryan asks the nurse
when his parents are coming, the nurses best response is: correct
answersThey will come after dinner
In terms of language and cognitive development, a 4-year-old child would
be expected to: correct answersFollow simple commands
The nurse is guiding parents in selecting a day care facility for their child.
When making the selection, it is especially important to consider: . correct
answersTeachers knowledgeable about development
The parent of a 4-year-old son tells the nurse that the child believes
monsters and the boogeyman are in his bedroom at night. The nurses best
suggestion for coping with this problem is to: correct answersSuggest
involving the child to find a practical solution such as a night-light.
Preschoolers fears can best be dealt with by which intervention? correct
answersActively involving them in finding practical methods to deal with
the frightening experience
Which statement accurately describes physical development during the
school-age years? correct answersFew physical differences are apparent
among children at the end of middle childhood
What describes the cognitive abilities of school-age children? correct
answersHave the ability to classify, group and sort, and hold a concept in
their minds while making decisions based on that concept
The role of the peer group in the life of school-age children is that it:
correct answersProvides them with security as they gain independence
from their parents.
The school nurse has been asked to begin teaching sex education in the 5th
grade. The nurse should recognize that: Sex can be presented as a normal
part of growth and
