Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and
Children 15-17 questions and 100%
answers 2025/2026
A hallmark of cognitive development in the school-age child is in what Piaget describes as concrete
operations. In this stage the child:
A. Uses thought processes to experience events and actions
B. Is unable to see things from another's point of view
C. Has a limited perspective of how others' interpretations of a given event differ
D. Makes judgments based on what he or she sees -✔✔ answer A
In terms of social development, the school-age child does which of the following? Select all that apply.
A. Begins to explore the environment beyond the family
B. Has an increased interest in persons of the opposite sex (gender)
C. May actively participate in same-sex groups or clubs
D. Strives to be different from those in the peer group
E. Begins to form strong relationships with persons of the same sex (gender) -✔✔ answer A,C,E
characteristics of bullying include:
a. unintentional harm inflicted on another person that is part of the socialization process in childhood
b. the infliction of repetitive physical, verbal, or emotional abuse on another person with intent to harm
c. an attempt to gain acceptance and be liked by the same sex
d. an early sign of a severely disturbed personality disorder that escalates in adulthood -✔✔ answer
B
a school nurse in middle school is preparing outline for a sex education class. which of these statements
represent important concepts to be covered in discussing this topic with this age group? SATA
, a. consider separating the boys and girls into same sex age groups with a leader of the same sex
b. answer questions matter-of-factly and honestly and appropriate to the child's level of understanding
d. avoid discussing sexually transmitted diseases in this age group
e. discuss common myths and misconceptions associated with sex and the reproductive process
f. avoid controversial topics such as birth control -✔✔ answer A,B,E
school-age children are prone to accidental injury [primarily because of:
a. peer pressure and risk-taking behaviors
b. physical awkwardness and clumsiness
c. parents' lack of supervision
d. attempt to impress members of the opposite sex -✔✔ answer A
which of the following conditions may lead to the development of obesity in children? SATA
a. physical inactivity
b. low socioeconomic status
c. use of foods as a positive reinforcement of desired behaviors
d. consumption of energy dense food and drinks
e. positive self-esteem -✔✔ answer A,B,C,D
which child should receive further diagnostic testing for chronic abdominal pain? SATA
a. an 11 yo boy with a 1 month history of generalized periumbilical pain
b. an 8 yo girl with a 6 week history of right lower quadrant pain
c. a 12 yo girl with a 6 week history of constipation
d. a 6 yo boy with a 1 month history of diarrhea -✔✔ answer B,D
you are working with a family whole 7 year old has been diagnosed with ADHD. which statements by the
mother indicate need for further teaching? SATA
Children 15-17 questions and 100%
answers 2025/2026
A hallmark of cognitive development in the school-age child is in what Piaget describes as concrete
operations. In this stage the child:
A. Uses thought processes to experience events and actions
B. Is unable to see things from another's point of view
C. Has a limited perspective of how others' interpretations of a given event differ
D. Makes judgments based on what he or she sees -✔✔ answer A
In terms of social development, the school-age child does which of the following? Select all that apply.
A. Begins to explore the environment beyond the family
B. Has an increased interest in persons of the opposite sex (gender)
C. May actively participate in same-sex groups or clubs
D. Strives to be different from those in the peer group
E. Begins to form strong relationships with persons of the same sex (gender) -✔✔ answer A,C,E
characteristics of bullying include:
a. unintentional harm inflicted on another person that is part of the socialization process in childhood
b. the infliction of repetitive physical, verbal, or emotional abuse on another person with intent to harm
c. an attempt to gain acceptance and be liked by the same sex
d. an early sign of a severely disturbed personality disorder that escalates in adulthood -✔✔ answer
B
a school nurse in middle school is preparing outline for a sex education class. which of these statements
represent important concepts to be covered in discussing this topic with this age group? SATA
, a. consider separating the boys and girls into same sex age groups with a leader of the same sex
b. answer questions matter-of-factly and honestly and appropriate to the child's level of understanding
d. avoid discussing sexually transmitted diseases in this age group
e. discuss common myths and misconceptions associated with sex and the reproductive process
f. avoid controversial topics such as birth control -✔✔ answer A,B,E
school-age children are prone to accidental injury [primarily because of:
a. peer pressure and risk-taking behaviors
b. physical awkwardness and clumsiness
c. parents' lack of supervision
d. attempt to impress members of the opposite sex -✔✔ answer A
which of the following conditions may lead to the development of obesity in children? SATA
a. physical inactivity
b. low socioeconomic status
c. use of foods as a positive reinforcement of desired behaviors
d. consumption of energy dense food and drinks
e. positive self-esteem -✔✔ answer A,B,C,D
which child should receive further diagnostic testing for chronic abdominal pain? SATA
a. an 11 yo boy with a 1 month history of generalized periumbilical pain
b. an 8 yo girl with a 6 week history of right lower quadrant pain
c. a 12 yo girl with a 6 week history of constipation
d. a 6 yo boy with a 1 month history of diarrhea -✔✔ answer B,D
you are working with a family whole 7 year old has been diagnosed with ADHD. which statements by the
mother indicate need for further teaching? SATA
