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NUR353 Developmental Exam 2 (100+ Qs) – Middle Adulthood, Hip Dysplasia, Elder Care, Fracture Management | 2025/2026

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This document offers over 100 accurate and NCLEX-aligned multiple-choice questions and answers for NUR353: Developmental Nursing – Exam 2, designed for the 2025/2026 academic year. It covers developmental, orthopedic, and psychosocial topics across the lifespan with emphasis on middle adulthood, older adults, and pediatric mobility disorders. Core areas of focus include: – Middle adulthood transitions: psychosocial changes, depression screening, health promotion, stress and caregiving in the “sandwich generation” – Older adult care: elder mistreatment, therapeutic touch, grief, loss, suicide risk, chronic illness management, nutrition, and cognitive disorders (dementia, delirium, depression) – Pediatric orthopedic conditions: developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), Pavlik harness use, Hip Spica cast care, assessment techniques (Barlow, Ortolani, Trendelenburg) – Fracture care and mobility: Buck’s traction, cast types (plaster vs. fiberglass), compartment syndrome (5 Ps), osteomyelitis, external fixators, and injury prevention – Family systems and cultural influences: family dynamics, Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM), and culturally sensitive care across various populations – Health screenings for older adults: DXA scan, PSA test, fecal occult blood, eye exams, mental health assessments – Nutrition in aging: essential vitamins and minerals (B12, D, E, folate, calcium, fiber), dietary restrictions, weight loss prevention strategies This resource supports clinical reasoning and priority-based thinking, ideal for both exam preparation and practical nursing skills. Each answer is supported with rationale or explanation, reflecting current nursing best practices. Best suited for students in: – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – LPN/LVN Programs – Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Developmental Nursing Modules – NCLEX-RN and PN Prep Courses This document is highly useful for nursing students enrolled in U.S.-based colleges and universities, and equally beneficial for international students studying under U.S. licensure or educational frameworks. Keywords: NUR353, developmental nursing, middle adulthood, hip dysplasia, Pavlik harness, spica cast, elder care, fracture care, compartment syndrome, therapeutic touch, osteomyelitis, Calgary Family Assessment, CFAM, suicide risk, older adult nutrition, health screenings, family dynamics, NCLEX prep, 2025 nursing exam, US nursing programs

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NUR 353 DEV Exam 2 2025/2026 Exam
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A 55-year-old female presents to the outpatient clinic describing irregular

menstrual periods and hot flashes. Which information should the nurse

share with the patient?

A) Those symptoms are abnormal when a woman undergoes the

climacteric.

b) The patient should stop regular exercise because that is probably

causing these symptoms.

c) The patient's assessment points toward normal menopause.

d) An assessment is not really needed because these problems are normal

for older women. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔C

,A 50-year-old male patient is seen in the clinic. He tells a nurse that he has

recently lost his job and his wife of 26 years has asked for a divorce. He

has a flat affect. Family history reveals that his father committed suicide at

the age of 53. The nurse assesses for the following:

a) Depression

b) Cardiovascular disease

c) Sexually transmitted infection


d) Iron deficiency anemia - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a


A nurse determines that a middle-aged patient is a typical example of the

"sandwich generation." What did the nurse discover the patient is caught

between?




a) Stopping old habits and starting new ones

b) Caring for children and aging parents

c) Advancing in career or retiring


Jd) ob responsibilities or family responsibilities - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔b

, A nurse is preparing a health promotion course for a group of middle

adults. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend?

(select all that apply.)

a) Decrease intake of calcium supplements

b) Dexascan screening for osteoporosis

c) Eye examination every 1-3 years


d) Screening for depressive disorders - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔BCD


Upon assessment of a middle-aged adult, the nurse observes uneven

weight bearing and decreased range of joint motion. Which area is priority?

a) Abuse potential

b) Self-esteem issues

c) Stroke prevention


d) Fall Precautions - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔d


What is the major component of life transitions in the older adult?

a) independence

b) increased happiness

c) loss
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