Growth And Development Level 2 Test
Questions with Answers
Which question should the nurse ask the parent of a 7-month-old infant to assess fine
motor skill development? - Ans -"Does your baby transfer a rattle from one hand to
the other?"
A toddler wearing a diaper is impatient with the wet diaper and a shows a desire to have it
changed. Which toilet training readiness does this behavior indicate? - Ans -Correct 4
Psychological readiness
The nurse is preparing to assess height, length/height, and head circumference for several
pediatric clients who are scheduled for health maintenance visits at a pediatric clinic. For
which client should the nurse plot growth using the World Health Organization's (WHO)
growth chart? - Ans -Correct 1
A 15-month-old infant who was bottle-fed
The parents inform the nurse that their school-age child frequently plays in hazardous
places. However, the parents find it difficult to restrain the child from engaging in such
activities. Which instruction is a priority in this case? - Ans -Correct 3
"Ensure the child has eye, ear, or mouth protection.
A 21-year-old male client sustains a spinal injury at the level of T5. Which developmental
task will be most difficult for this client to achieve? - Ans -Correct 3
Developing meaningful relationship
A mother complains to the nurse that her 4-year-old child partially awakens from sleep,
sweats profusely, and screams in the night. What is the best nursing action in this
1
situation? - Ans -Correct 4
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, Advise the mother to observe her child for a few minutes until the child is calm.
The nurse is assessing head growth in an 8-month-old infant. The nurse observes that the
rate of the growth has been 0.5 cm per month since the 6-month check-up. What does the
nurse tell the parents about the child's development? - Ans -"The child's head growth
is normal."
Which reflex does the nurse assess in a newborn to determine auditory ability? -
Ans -Startle reflex
A mother of a 7-year-old child complains to the nurse that her child wets the bed at night.
Upon interaction with the child, the nurse learns that the child is afraid of the dark. What
does the nurse recommend to the mother? Select all that apply. - Ans -Allow your
child to keep a light on in the bedroom at night."
Correct 5
"Encourage your child to copy his siblings who sleep alone in their rooms.
According to Freud, which aspect of one's life helps in the development of personality? -
Ans -Correct 2
The need for sensual pleasure
The nurse is planning a presentation related to growth and development for the parents of
school-age children. Which topic is most appropriate related to the topic of sexual
maturation? - Ans -Correct 2
Typical questions and learning need
Which topics should the nurse include in the teaching session for a pregnant client
regarding maternal discomforts caused by fetal growth and hormonal changes? Select all
2
that apply. - Ans -Emesis
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Questions with Answers
Which question should the nurse ask the parent of a 7-month-old infant to assess fine
motor skill development? - Ans -"Does your baby transfer a rattle from one hand to
the other?"
A toddler wearing a diaper is impatient with the wet diaper and a shows a desire to have it
changed. Which toilet training readiness does this behavior indicate? - Ans -Correct 4
Psychological readiness
The nurse is preparing to assess height, length/height, and head circumference for several
pediatric clients who are scheduled for health maintenance visits at a pediatric clinic. For
which client should the nurse plot growth using the World Health Organization's (WHO)
growth chart? - Ans -Correct 1
A 15-month-old infant who was bottle-fed
The parents inform the nurse that their school-age child frequently plays in hazardous
places. However, the parents find it difficult to restrain the child from engaging in such
activities. Which instruction is a priority in this case? - Ans -Correct 3
"Ensure the child has eye, ear, or mouth protection.
A 21-year-old male client sustains a spinal injury at the level of T5. Which developmental
task will be most difficult for this client to achieve? - Ans -Correct 3
Developing meaningful relationship
A mother complains to the nurse that her 4-year-old child partially awakens from sleep,
sweats profusely, and screams in the night. What is the best nursing action in this
1
situation? - Ans -Correct 4
Page
, Advise the mother to observe her child for a few minutes until the child is calm.
The nurse is assessing head growth in an 8-month-old infant. The nurse observes that the
rate of the growth has been 0.5 cm per month since the 6-month check-up. What does the
nurse tell the parents about the child's development? - Ans -"The child's head growth
is normal."
Which reflex does the nurse assess in a newborn to determine auditory ability? -
Ans -Startle reflex
A mother of a 7-year-old child complains to the nurse that her child wets the bed at night.
Upon interaction with the child, the nurse learns that the child is afraid of the dark. What
does the nurse recommend to the mother? Select all that apply. - Ans -Allow your
child to keep a light on in the bedroom at night."
Correct 5
"Encourage your child to copy his siblings who sleep alone in their rooms.
According to Freud, which aspect of one's life helps in the development of personality? -
Ans -Correct 2
The need for sensual pleasure
The nurse is planning a presentation related to growth and development for the parents of
school-age children. Which topic is most appropriate related to the topic of sexual
maturation? - Ans -Correct 2
Typical questions and learning need
Which topics should the nurse include in the teaching session for a pregnant client
regarding maternal discomforts caused by fetal growth and hormonal changes? Select all
2
that apply. - Ans -Emesis
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