Test Bank- Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook 4th Edition (Karen G. Duderstadt, 2025) Latest Edition|| All Chapters 1-19 available

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Chapter 1: Approach to Care and Assessment of Children and Adolescents
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MULTIPLE CHOICE c1




1. A nurse is reviewing developmental concepts for infants and children. Which statement be
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st describes development in infants and children?
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a. Development, a predictable and orderly process, occurs at varying rates within normal limit
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b. Development is primarily related to the growth in the number and size of cells.
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, c. Development occurs in a proximodistal direction with fine muscle development occurrin
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d. Development is more easily and accurately measured than growth. c1 c1 c1 c1 c1 c1 c1 c1




ANS: A c1




Development, a continuous orderly process, provides the basis for increases in the childs functio
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n and complexity of behavior. The increases in rate of function and complexity can vary normal
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ly within limits for each child. An increase in the number and size of cells is a definition for gro
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wth. Development proceeds in a proximodistal direction with fine muscle organization occurring
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c1 as a result of large muscle organization. Development is a more complex process that is affecte
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d by many factors; therefore, it is less easily and accurately measured. Growth is a predictable p
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rocess with standard measurement methods.
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2. Frequent developmental assessments are important for which reason?
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a. Stable developmental periods during infancy provide an opportunity to identify any delays
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b. Infants need stimulation specific to the stage of development.
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c. Critical periods of development occur during childhood.
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d. Child development is unpredictable and needs monitoring.
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ANS: C c1




Critical periods are blocks of time during which children are ready to master specific developm
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ental tasks. Children can master these tasks more easily during particular periods of time in their
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1 growth and developmental process. Infancy is a dynamic time of development that requires freq
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uent evaluations to assess appropriate developmental progress. Infants in a nurturing environme
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nt will develop appropriately and will not necessarily need stimulation specific to their develop
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mental stage. Normal growth and development are orderly and proceed in a predictable pattern
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on the basis of each individuals abilities and potentials.
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3. Which factor has the greatest influence on child growth and development?
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a. Culture

b. Environment

c. Genetics