NR222 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS

NR222 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS What is the primary reason students entering health-related fields study developmental theories? - ANSWER Understanding developmental theory helps the nurse better predict, detect, and prevent problems that may impact a client's health. A nurse assesses an infant's height, weight, and head circumference. Which type of development is the healthcare professional assessing? - ANSWER biophysical Cephalocaudal development means growth is ___________ at the top of the body. Proximodistal development means growth starts at the ____________ - ANSWER fastest center Which growth pattern represents proximodistal development? The head develops faster than the arms and legs The heart and lungs develop before the lower extremities Grasps objects with hands before lifting head Walks before crawling - ANSWER The heart and lungs develop before the lower extremities Match each one: