Growth & Development Across the
Lifespan 3rd Edition By Gloria Leifer, Eve
Fleck Ch. 1-16 Questions and Answers
A 1-year-old who regards all toys in relation to his or her own body is exhibiting
which type of behavior? - ANSWER: Egocentric
A complete set of DNA that is contained in all human cells is known as a(n): -
ANSWER: Genome
A developmental task of adolescence includes: - ANSWER: Stabilizing identity
A durable power of attorney for health care is best set up: - ANSWER: Before illness
strikes
A dysfunctional family includes: - ANSWER: Changing family memberships and
rules
A family Apgar is: - ANSWER: A tool to assess family function
A family is defined as: - ANSWER: A social system involving commitment and
interaction
A major developmental task of middle childhood includes: - ANSWER: Developing
positive self-esteem and a positive self-image
A persons culture includes: - ANSWER: Customs
A sign of dysfunctional grief may include: - ANSWER: Prolonged functional
impairment
A teaching moment occurs when the learner: - ANSWER: Is motivated and
receptive
A theory is: - ANSWER: Concepts and thoughts accepted by most people
A women's fertile period occurs: - ANSWER: 14 days BEFORE the beginning of the
next menstruation
Advance directives are used to: - ANSWER: Determine end of life care measures
, An ectopic pregnancy is a(n): - ANSWER: Pregnancy occurring outside the uterus
An understanding of object permanence is part of the stages of development
described by: - ANSWER: Jean Piaget
Anticipatory grief is: - ANSWER: Grief that occurs before a loss
Between 12 and 24 months of age, the child's speech normally includes: -
ANSWER: Three - four word sentences
By 1 year of age, the normal infant should weigh approximately: - ANSWER: Triple
the birth weight
By 9 months of age, a pincer action is well developed, enabling the infant to: -
ANSWER: Grasp small objects with the thumb and forefinger
Complementary and alternative medicine involves the use of: - ANSWER: Herbs,
biofeedback, or soy products
Culturally competent care is provided by: - ANSWER: Involving the patient and
family in developing the plan of care
Effective teaching techniques for the young adult should include information that: -
ANSWER: Is realistic and helps solve problems
Fraternal twins are the result of: - ANSWER: Two ova fertilized by two separate
sperm
Health care is best improved by: - ANSWER: Local health-department programs
Health care workers need to understand developmental theories because this
understanding will help them: - ANSWER: Intervene effectively to promote positive,
healthy practices
Health care workers play an important role in helping to achieve the goals of healthy
people 2020 by: - ANSWER: Promoting breast feeding and early prenatal care
Healthy people 2020 is: - ANSWER: A report card on the progress of health care
and identification of priority future needs
Hospice care involves: - ANSWER: Palliative measures
Lifespan 3rd Edition By Gloria Leifer, Eve
Fleck Ch. 1-16 Questions and Answers
A 1-year-old who regards all toys in relation to his or her own body is exhibiting
which type of behavior? - ANSWER: Egocentric
A complete set of DNA that is contained in all human cells is known as a(n): -
ANSWER: Genome
A developmental task of adolescence includes: - ANSWER: Stabilizing identity
A durable power of attorney for health care is best set up: - ANSWER: Before illness
strikes
A dysfunctional family includes: - ANSWER: Changing family memberships and
rules
A family Apgar is: - ANSWER: A tool to assess family function
A family is defined as: - ANSWER: A social system involving commitment and
interaction
A major developmental task of middle childhood includes: - ANSWER: Developing
positive self-esteem and a positive self-image
A persons culture includes: - ANSWER: Customs
A sign of dysfunctional grief may include: - ANSWER: Prolonged functional
impairment
A teaching moment occurs when the learner: - ANSWER: Is motivated and
receptive
A theory is: - ANSWER: Concepts and thoughts accepted by most people
A women's fertile period occurs: - ANSWER: 14 days BEFORE the beginning of the
next menstruation
Advance directives are used to: - ANSWER: Determine end of life care measures
, An ectopic pregnancy is a(n): - ANSWER: Pregnancy occurring outside the uterus
An understanding of object permanence is part of the stages of development
described by: - ANSWER: Jean Piaget
Anticipatory grief is: - ANSWER: Grief that occurs before a loss
Between 12 and 24 months of age, the child's speech normally includes: -
ANSWER: Three - four word sentences
By 1 year of age, the normal infant should weigh approximately: - ANSWER: Triple
the birth weight
By 9 months of age, a pincer action is well developed, enabling the infant to: -
ANSWER: Grasp small objects with the thumb and forefinger
Complementary and alternative medicine involves the use of: - ANSWER: Herbs,
biofeedback, or soy products
Culturally competent care is provided by: - ANSWER: Involving the patient and
family in developing the plan of care
Effective teaching techniques for the young adult should include information that: -
ANSWER: Is realistic and helps solve problems
Fraternal twins are the result of: - ANSWER: Two ova fertilized by two separate
sperm
Health care is best improved by: - ANSWER: Local health-department programs
Health care workers need to understand developmental theories because this
understanding will help them: - ANSWER: Intervene effectively to promote positive,
healthy practices
Health care workers play an important role in helping to achieve the goals of healthy
people 2020 by: - ANSWER: Promoting breast feeding and early prenatal care
Healthy people 2020 is: - ANSWER: A report card on the progress of health care
and identification of priority future needs
Hospice care involves: - ANSWER: Palliative measures
