Unit G Q&A
According to Erikson, normal adolescent behavior includes trying on new roles and
possibly even rebelling. What is the purpose of this behavior in adolescents? - (correct
answer)To establish a sense of identity
A nursing instructor informs the class that for the child to be successful at achieving
maturation, he or she must first master milestones. The instructor determines that the
students understand when they correctly identify these milestones as what tasks? -
(correct answer)Developmental
An 8-month-old hospitalized with bronchiolitis is crying in the crib because it is time for a
feeding. The parent caring for the child has left the room to eat lunch. If the needs of the
child are not met, what phase of the developmental stage will not be achieved according
to Erikson? - (correct answer)Trust
A seasoned pediatric nurse realizes that a hospitalized child's need for identity is
strongest in which of the following groups? - (correct answer)adolescents
A nurse is performing a routine physical examination of a 5-year-old girl. Which of the
following should the nurse note as developmentally inappropriate for this child? -
(correct answer)Evidence of early breast development
A mother who is vegan, when asked about the nutritional intake of her 18-month-old,
tells the nurse not to worry because she is providing plenty of protein to her daughter.
"And," she says, "I avoid giving her fats." Which of the following would be the most
appropriate response for nurse to give this mother? - (correct answer)"Your child needs
fat in the diet at this age, as it is needed for myelination of spinal nerves."
The nursing student is preparing a presentation which will illustrate the various stages of
growth and development starting with a newborn. Which example should the student
point out will best illustrate cephalocaudal growth pattern? - (correct answer)Controlling
the head and neck before being able to control the arms and legs
, When assessing a 4-year-old, the nurse understands that the client is developing a
conscience when the client performs which action? - (correct answer)tattles on a sibling
While assessing an adolescent, a nurse would assess which behavior as indicating the
use of formal thought processes? - (correct answer)uses abstract thought while
engaging in conversations
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the parents of a newborn. When explaining the
neurologic development, how should the nurse point out that this occurs? - (correct
answer)center-to-outside
What are some leading causes of death in peds? - (correct answer)Cardiovascular,
obesity, chronic lung disease, depression, violence, substance abuse, nutritional
deficiency, HIV/AIDS
A 2-month-old boy has inconsolable crying, is gassy, and constantly draws his legs up.
It has been determined that the boy has colic. What is the best intervention to treat
colic? - (correct answer)He needs to try a different formula to assess for sensitivity.
What position is the infant placed in for "tummy time"? - (correct answer)The infant is
placed on the floor on their tummy.
If the infant is following a normal pattern of dentition, the child would most likely have
how many teeth by the age of 14 months? - (correct answer)Six to 12 teeth
A nurse is providing health promotion education to a family of an 11-month-old infant
who is eating "finger foods." The nurse knows the parents understand the risk of infant
choking when they state which response below? - (correct answer)"I can feed our baby
Cheerios."
The nurse is performing an assessment on a 8-month-old infant. The infant's medical
history notes that he was born at 32 weeks' gestation. The infant is progressing
According to Erikson, normal adolescent behavior includes trying on new roles and
possibly even rebelling. What is the purpose of this behavior in adolescents? - (correct
answer)To establish a sense of identity
A nursing instructor informs the class that for the child to be successful at achieving
maturation, he or she must first master milestones. The instructor determines that the
students understand when they correctly identify these milestones as what tasks? -
(correct answer)Developmental
An 8-month-old hospitalized with bronchiolitis is crying in the crib because it is time for a
feeding. The parent caring for the child has left the room to eat lunch. If the needs of the
child are not met, what phase of the developmental stage will not be achieved according
to Erikson? - (correct answer)Trust
A seasoned pediatric nurse realizes that a hospitalized child's need for identity is
strongest in which of the following groups? - (correct answer)adolescents
A nurse is performing a routine physical examination of a 5-year-old girl. Which of the
following should the nurse note as developmentally inappropriate for this child? -
(correct answer)Evidence of early breast development
A mother who is vegan, when asked about the nutritional intake of her 18-month-old,
tells the nurse not to worry because she is providing plenty of protein to her daughter.
"And," she says, "I avoid giving her fats." Which of the following would be the most
appropriate response for nurse to give this mother? - (correct answer)"Your child needs
fat in the diet at this age, as it is needed for myelination of spinal nerves."
The nursing student is preparing a presentation which will illustrate the various stages of
growth and development starting with a newborn. Which example should the student
point out will best illustrate cephalocaudal growth pattern? - (correct answer)Controlling
the head and neck before being able to control the arms and legs
, When assessing a 4-year-old, the nurse understands that the client is developing a
conscience when the client performs which action? - (correct answer)tattles on a sibling
While assessing an adolescent, a nurse would assess which behavior as indicating the
use of formal thought processes? - (correct answer)uses abstract thought while
engaging in conversations
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the parents of a newborn. When explaining the
neurologic development, how should the nurse point out that this occurs? - (correct
answer)center-to-outside
What are some leading causes of death in peds? - (correct answer)Cardiovascular,
obesity, chronic lung disease, depression, violence, substance abuse, nutritional
deficiency, HIV/AIDS
A 2-month-old boy has inconsolable crying, is gassy, and constantly draws his legs up.
It has been determined that the boy has colic. What is the best intervention to treat
colic? - (correct answer)He needs to try a different formula to assess for sensitivity.
What position is the infant placed in for "tummy time"? - (correct answer)The infant is
placed on the floor on their tummy.
If the infant is following a normal pattern of dentition, the child would most likely have
how many teeth by the age of 14 months? - (correct answer)Six to 12 teeth
A nurse is providing health promotion education to a family of an 11-month-old infant
who is eating "finger foods." The nurse knows the parents understand the risk of infant
choking when they state which response below? - (correct answer)"I can feed our baby
Cheerios."
The nurse is performing an assessment on a 8-month-old infant. The infant's medical
history notes that he was born at 32 weeks' gestation. The infant is progressing
