NURS 299 Exam #6 Questions With
Correct Detailed Answers.
The nurse is aware that preschoolers often display a developmental characteristic that
makes them treat dolls or stuffed animals as if they have thoughts and feelings. This is
an example of:
1. Logical reasoning.
2. Egocentrism.
3. Concrete thinking.
4. Animism. - ANSWER- 4. Animism
A 9 year old child has a difficult time making friends at school and being chosen to play
on the team. He also has trouble completing his homework and, as a result, receives
little positive feedback from his parents or teacher. According to Erikson's theory, failure
at this stage of development results in: (Select all that apply)
1. Feelings of inadequacy
2. A sense of guilt
3. A poor sense of self
4. Feelings of inferiority
5. Mistrust - ANSWER- 1. Feelings of inadequacy
4. Feelings of inferiority
The nurse teaches parents how to have their children learn impulse control and
cooperative behaviors. This would be during which of Erikson's stages of development?
1. Trust versus mistrust
2. Initiative versus guilt
3. Industry versus inferiority
4. Autonomy versus sense of shame and doubt - ANSWER- 2. Initiative versus guilt
When Ryan was 3 months old, he had a toy train; when his view of the train was
blocked, he did not search for it. Now that he is 9 months old, he looks for it, reflecting
the presence of:
1. Object permanence.
2. Sensorimotor play.
3. Schemata.
4. Magical thinking. - ANSWER- 1. Object permanence.
When preparing a 4-year-old child for a procedure, which method is developmentally
most appropriate for the nurse to use?
1. Allowing the child to watch another child undergoing the same procedure
2. Showing the child pictures of what he or she will experience
3. Talking to the child in simple terms about what will happen
,4. Preparing the child through play with a doll and toy medical equipment - ANSWER- 4.
Preparing the child through play with a doll and toy medical equipment
A nurse is caring for a man who is recently retired and who appears withdrawn. He says
he is "bored with life." The nurse helps this individual find meaning in life by:
1. Encouraging him to reflect on his relationships with others
2. Encouraging relocation to a new city.
3. Explaining the need to simplify life.
4. Encouraging him to adopt a new pet. - ANSWER- 1. Encouraging him to reflect on his
relationships with others
According to Piaget's cognitive theory, a 12-year-old child is most likely to engage in
which of the following activities? (Select all that apply)
1. Using building blocks to determine how houses are constructed
2. Writing a story about a clown who wants to leave the circus
3. Drawing pictures of a family using stick figures
4. Writing an essay about patriotism
5. Hanging out with a best friend. - ANSWER- 2. Writing a story about a clown who
wants to leave the circus
5. Hanging out with a best friend.
Elizabeth, who is having unprotected sex with her boyfriend, comments to her friends,
"Did you hear about Kathy? You know, she fools around so much; I heard she was
pregnant. That would never happen to me!" This is an example of adolescent:
1. Imaginary audience.
2. False-belief syndrome.
3. Personal fable.
4. Sense of invulnerability. - ANSWER- 4. Sense of invulnerability
Which of the following are examples of the conventional reasoning form of cognitive
development? (Select all that apply.)
1. A 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of a chronic
illness. She is concerned about her treatment options in relation to her ability to
continue to care for her family. As she considers the options and alternatives, she
incorporates information, her values, and emotions to decide which plan will be the best
fit for her.
2. A young father is considering whether or not to return to school for a graduate
degree. He considers the impact the time commitment may have on the needs of his
wife and infant son.
3. A teenage girl is encouraged by her peers to engage in shoplifting. She decides not
to join her peers in this activity because she is afraid of getting caught in the act.
4. A single mother of two children is unhappy with her employer. She has been unable
to secure - ANSWER- 1. A 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent
diagnosis of a chronic illness. She is concerned about her treatment options in relation
to her ability to continue to care for her family. As she considers the options and
, alternatives, she incorporates information, her values, and emotions to decide which
plan will be the best fit for her.
2. A young father is considering whether or not to return to school for a graduate
degree. He considers the impact the time commitment may have on the needs of his
wife and infant son.
Dave reports being happy and satisfied with his life. What do we know about him?
1. He is in one of the later developmental periods, concerned with reviewing his life.
2. He is atypical, since most people in any of the developmental stages report
significant dissatisfaction with their lives.
3. He is in one of the earlier developmental periods, concerned with establishing a
career and satisfying long-term relationships.
4. It is difficult to determine Dave's developmental stage since most people report
overall satisfaction with their lives in all stages - ANSWER- 4. It is difficult to determine
Dave's developmental stage since most people report overall satisfaction with their lives
in all stages
A mother and her two children are homeless and enter a free health care clinic. Which
statements most likely describe the effects of homelessness on this family? (Select all
that apply.)
1. The children have stability in their education.
2. The family members may have symptoms of malnutrition, such as anemia.
3. The family is at a low risk for experiencing violence.
4. The children are at higher risk for developing ear infections.
5. All family members may have mental health issues. - ANSWER- 2. The family
members may have symptoms of malnutrition, such as anemia.
4. The children are at higher risk for developing ear infections.
5. All family members may have mental health issues.
A family includes a mother, a stepfather, two teenage biological daughters of the
mother, and a biological daughter of the father. The father's daughter just moved home
following the loss of her job in another city. The family is converting a study into a
bedroom and is in the process of distributing household chores. Nursing assessment
reveals all members of the family think that their family can adjust to lifestyle changes.
This is an example of family:
1. Diversity.
2. Durability.
3. Resiliency.
4. Configuration. - ANSWER- 3. Resiliency.
A nurse is caring for a 66-year-old patient who lives alone and is receiving
chemotherapy and radiation for a new cancer diagnosis. He is unable to care for himself
because of severe pain and fatigue. He moves into his 68-year-old brother's home so
his brother can help care for him. Which assessment findings indicate that this family
caregiving situation will be successful? (Select all that apply.)
1. Both the patient and his brother attend church together regularly.
Correct Detailed Answers.
The nurse is aware that preschoolers often display a developmental characteristic that
makes them treat dolls or stuffed animals as if they have thoughts and feelings. This is
an example of:
1. Logical reasoning.
2. Egocentrism.
3. Concrete thinking.
4. Animism. - ANSWER- 4. Animism
A 9 year old child has a difficult time making friends at school and being chosen to play
on the team. He also has trouble completing his homework and, as a result, receives
little positive feedback from his parents or teacher. According to Erikson's theory, failure
at this stage of development results in: (Select all that apply)
1. Feelings of inadequacy
2. A sense of guilt
3. A poor sense of self
4. Feelings of inferiority
5. Mistrust - ANSWER- 1. Feelings of inadequacy
4. Feelings of inferiority
The nurse teaches parents how to have their children learn impulse control and
cooperative behaviors. This would be during which of Erikson's stages of development?
1. Trust versus mistrust
2. Initiative versus guilt
3. Industry versus inferiority
4. Autonomy versus sense of shame and doubt - ANSWER- 2. Initiative versus guilt
When Ryan was 3 months old, he had a toy train; when his view of the train was
blocked, he did not search for it. Now that he is 9 months old, he looks for it, reflecting
the presence of:
1. Object permanence.
2. Sensorimotor play.
3. Schemata.
4. Magical thinking. - ANSWER- 1. Object permanence.
When preparing a 4-year-old child for a procedure, which method is developmentally
most appropriate for the nurse to use?
1. Allowing the child to watch another child undergoing the same procedure
2. Showing the child pictures of what he or she will experience
3. Talking to the child in simple terms about what will happen
,4. Preparing the child through play with a doll and toy medical equipment - ANSWER- 4.
Preparing the child through play with a doll and toy medical equipment
A nurse is caring for a man who is recently retired and who appears withdrawn. He says
he is "bored with life." The nurse helps this individual find meaning in life by:
1. Encouraging him to reflect on his relationships with others
2. Encouraging relocation to a new city.
3. Explaining the need to simplify life.
4. Encouraging him to adopt a new pet. - ANSWER- 1. Encouraging him to reflect on his
relationships with others
According to Piaget's cognitive theory, a 12-year-old child is most likely to engage in
which of the following activities? (Select all that apply)
1. Using building blocks to determine how houses are constructed
2. Writing a story about a clown who wants to leave the circus
3. Drawing pictures of a family using stick figures
4. Writing an essay about patriotism
5. Hanging out with a best friend. - ANSWER- 2. Writing a story about a clown who
wants to leave the circus
5. Hanging out with a best friend.
Elizabeth, who is having unprotected sex with her boyfriend, comments to her friends,
"Did you hear about Kathy? You know, she fools around so much; I heard she was
pregnant. That would never happen to me!" This is an example of adolescent:
1. Imaginary audience.
2. False-belief syndrome.
3. Personal fable.
4. Sense of invulnerability. - ANSWER- 4. Sense of invulnerability
Which of the following are examples of the conventional reasoning form of cognitive
development? (Select all that apply.)
1. A 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of a chronic
illness. She is concerned about her treatment options in relation to her ability to
continue to care for her family. As she considers the options and alternatives, she
incorporates information, her values, and emotions to decide which plan will be the best
fit for her.
2. A young father is considering whether or not to return to school for a graduate
degree. He considers the impact the time commitment may have on the needs of his
wife and infant son.
3. A teenage girl is encouraged by her peers to engage in shoplifting. She decides not
to join her peers in this activity because she is afraid of getting caught in the act.
4. A single mother of two children is unhappy with her employer. She has been unable
to secure - ANSWER- 1. A 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent
diagnosis of a chronic illness. She is concerned about her treatment options in relation
to her ability to continue to care for her family. As she considers the options and
, alternatives, she incorporates information, her values, and emotions to decide which
plan will be the best fit for her.
2. A young father is considering whether or not to return to school for a graduate
degree. He considers the impact the time commitment may have on the needs of his
wife and infant son.
Dave reports being happy and satisfied with his life. What do we know about him?
1. He is in one of the later developmental periods, concerned with reviewing his life.
2. He is atypical, since most people in any of the developmental stages report
significant dissatisfaction with their lives.
3. He is in one of the earlier developmental periods, concerned with establishing a
career and satisfying long-term relationships.
4. It is difficult to determine Dave's developmental stage since most people report
overall satisfaction with their lives in all stages - ANSWER- 4. It is difficult to determine
Dave's developmental stage since most people report overall satisfaction with their lives
in all stages
A mother and her two children are homeless and enter a free health care clinic. Which
statements most likely describe the effects of homelessness on this family? (Select all
that apply.)
1. The children have stability in their education.
2. The family members may have symptoms of malnutrition, such as anemia.
3. The family is at a low risk for experiencing violence.
4. The children are at higher risk for developing ear infections.
5. All family members may have mental health issues. - ANSWER- 2. The family
members may have symptoms of malnutrition, such as anemia.
4. The children are at higher risk for developing ear infections.
5. All family members may have mental health issues.
A family includes a mother, a stepfather, two teenage biological daughters of the
mother, and a biological daughter of the father. The father's daughter just moved home
following the loss of her job in another city. The family is converting a study into a
bedroom and is in the process of distributing household chores. Nursing assessment
reveals all members of the family think that their family can adjust to lifestyle changes.
This is an example of family:
1. Diversity.
2. Durability.
3. Resiliency.
4. Configuration. - ANSWER- 3. Resiliency.
A nurse is caring for a 66-year-old patient who lives alone and is receiving
chemotherapy and radiation for a new cancer diagnosis. He is unable to care for himself
because of severe pain and fatigue. He moves into his 68-year-old brother's home so
his brother can help care for him. Which assessment findings indicate that this family
caregiving situation will be successful? (Select all that apply.)
1. Both the patient and his brother attend church together regularly.
