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The nurse is aware that the age at which the posterior
fontanelle closes is _____ months.
a. 2 to 3
b. 3 to 6
c. 6 to 9
d. 9 to 12
Ans: ANS: A
The posterior fontanelle closes between 2 and 3
months of age.
Which stage of development is most unstable and
challenging regarding development of personal identity?
A) Adolescence
B) Toddler hood
C) Childhood
D) Infancy
Ans: A) Adolescence
A maternity nurse is providing instruction to a new mother
regarding the psychosocial development of the newborn
infant. Using Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the
nurse would instruct the mother to
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A) Allow the newborn infant to signal a need
B) Anticipate all of the needs of the newborn infant
C) Avoid the newborn infant during the first 10 minutes of
crying
D) Attend to the newborn infant immediately when crying
Ans: A) Allow the newborn infant to signal a need.
Trust vs Mistrust stage-This will allow the infant
opportunity to gain trust.
A mother of a 3-year-old tells a clinic nurse that the child is
rebelling constantly and having temper tantrums. The nurse
most appropriately tells the mother to:
A) Punish the child every time the child says "no", to change
the behavior
B) Allow the behavior because this is normal at this age
period
C) Set limits on the child's behavior
D) Ignore the child when this behavior occurs
Ans: C) Set limits on the child's behavior-According
to Erikson, the child focuses on independence
between ages 1 and 3 years. Gaining independence
often means that the child has to rebel against the
parents' wishes. Saying things like "no" or "mine" and
having temper tantrums are common during this
period of development. Being consistent and setting
limits on the child's behavior are the necessary
elements.
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A nurse is evaluating the developmental level of a 2-year-
old. Which of the following does the nurse expect to observe
in this child?
A) Uses a fork to eat
B) Uses a cup to drink
C) Uses a knife for cutting food
D) Pours own milk into a cup
Ans: B. By age 2 years, the child can use a cup and
can use a spoon correctly but with some spilling. By
ages 3 to 4, the child begins to use a fork. By the end
of the preschool period, the child should be able to
pour milk into a cup and begin to use a knife for
cutting.
A clinic nurse assesses the communication patterns of a 5-
month-old infant. The nurse determines that the infant is
demonstrating the highest level of developmental
achievement expected if the infant:
A) Uses simple words such as "mama"
B) Uses monosyllabic babbling
C) Links syllables together
D) Coos when comforted
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Ans: B. Using monosyllabic babbling occurs between
3 and 6 months of age. Using simple words such as
"mama" occurs between 9 and 12 months. Linking
syllables together when communicating occurs
between 6 and 9 months. Cooing begins at birth and
continues until 2 months.
A nurse is preparing to care for a 5-year-old who has been
placed in traction following a fracture of the femur. The nurse
plans care, knowing that which of the following is the most
appropriate activity for this child?
A) Large picture books
B) A radio
C) Crayons and coloring book
D) A sports video
Ans: C. In the preschooler, play is simple and
imaginative and includes activities such as crayons
and coloring books, puppets, felt and magnetic
boards, and Play-Doh. Large picture books are most
appropriate for the infant. A radio and a sports video
are most appropriate for the adolescent.
A 16-year-old is admitted to the hospital for acute
appendicitis, and an appendectomy is performed. Which of
the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to
facilitate normal growth and development?
A) Allow the family to bring in the child's favorite computer
games
B) Encourage the parents to room-in with the child
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Growth and Development: NCLEX
Latest Questions and Graded
Answers
The nurse is aware that the age at which the posterior
fontanelle closes is _____ months.
a. 2 to 3
b. 3 to 6
c. 6 to 9
d. 9 to 12
Ans: ANS: A
The posterior fontanelle closes between 2 and 3
months of age.
Which stage of development is most unstable and
challenging regarding development of personal identity?
A) Adolescence
B) Toddler hood
C) Childhood
D) Infancy
Ans: A) Adolescence
A maternity nurse is providing instruction to a new mother
regarding the psychosocial development of the newborn
infant. Using Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the
nurse would instruct the mother to
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A) Allow the newborn infant to signal a need
B) Anticipate all of the needs of the newborn infant
C) Avoid the newborn infant during the first 10 minutes of
crying
D) Attend to the newborn infant immediately when crying
Ans: A) Allow the newborn infant to signal a need.
Trust vs Mistrust stage-This will allow the infant
opportunity to gain trust.
A mother of a 3-year-old tells a clinic nurse that the child is
rebelling constantly and having temper tantrums. The nurse
most appropriately tells the mother to:
A) Punish the child every time the child says "no", to change
the behavior
B) Allow the behavior because this is normal at this age
period
C) Set limits on the child's behavior
D) Ignore the child when this behavior occurs
Ans: C) Set limits on the child's behavior-According
to Erikson, the child focuses on independence
between ages 1 and 3 years. Gaining independence
often means that the child has to rebel against the
parents' wishes. Saying things like "no" or "mine" and
having temper tantrums are common during this
period of development. Being consistent and setting
limits on the child's behavior are the necessary
elements.
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A nurse is evaluating the developmental level of a 2-year-
old. Which of the following does the nurse expect to observe
in this child?
A) Uses a fork to eat
B) Uses a cup to drink
C) Uses a knife for cutting food
D) Pours own milk into a cup
Ans: B. By age 2 years, the child can use a cup and
can use a spoon correctly but with some spilling. By
ages 3 to 4, the child begins to use a fork. By the end
of the preschool period, the child should be able to
pour milk into a cup and begin to use a knife for
cutting.
A clinic nurse assesses the communication patterns of a 5-
month-old infant. The nurse determines that the infant is
demonstrating the highest level of developmental
achievement expected if the infant:
A) Uses simple words such as "mama"
B) Uses monosyllabic babbling
C) Links syllables together
D) Coos when comforted
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Ans: B. Using monosyllabic babbling occurs between
3 and 6 months of age. Using simple words such as
"mama" occurs between 9 and 12 months. Linking
syllables together when communicating occurs
between 6 and 9 months. Cooing begins at birth and
continues until 2 months.
A nurse is preparing to care for a 5-year-old who has been
placed in traction following a fracture of the femur. The nurse
plans care, knowing that which of the following is the most
appropriate activity for this child?
A) Large picture books
B) A radio
C) Crayons and coloring book
D) A sports video
Ans: C. In the preschooler, play is simple and
imaginative and includes activities such as crayons
and coloring books, puppets, felt and magnetic
boards, and Play-Doh. Large picture books are most
appropriate for the infant. A radio and a sports video
are most appropriate for the adolescent.
A 16-year-old is admitted to the hospital for acute
appendicitis, and an appendectomy is performed. Which of
the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to
facilitate normal growth and development?
A) Allow the family to bring in the child's favorite computer
games
B) Encourage the parents to room-in with the child
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