Chapter 15 Practice Test

Question 1 of 25

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The nurse is explaining the concept of growth to a parent. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

Select one of the following:

“Growth means adding height and weight to your body.”
“We continue to grow in various ways throughout life.”
“How much we grow is based on gender.”
“Growth stops when we are young adults.”

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

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Which of the following statements is correct related to the concept of growth?

Select one of the following:

Growth occurs mainly during early childhood
Older adults do not experience growth-related changes
Growth refers only to the increase in the size of specific organs and systems
Growth occurs throughout the life cycle

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

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The nurse at a well-baby clinic is assessing a 12-month-old child. At birth, the child weighed 7 lb. 3 oz. During this visit, the child weighs 21 lb. 10 oz. Which of the following conclusions would the nurse make about the child’s weight?

Select one of the following:

The infant is gaining weight faster than anticipated.
The infant is malnourished.
The infant is at the expected weight for his or her age.
The infant is having a growth spurt.

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

1

The school nurse has been asked to order growth charts. Which of the following growth charts should be selected to assessing children in first through fifth grades?

Select one of the following:

Generic body mass index chart
Height and weight chart
Revised CDC growth chart
WHO international growth chart

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

1

A school nurse is obtaining the height and weight of a 9-year-old child. Which of the following is the best method to assess the child’s growth?

Select one of the following:

Use serial measurements over time.
Use this measurement
Use this measurement and compare it with the child’s peers
Use the WHO growth chart to assess this child’s measurements

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

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An infant’s central nervous system develops before his peripheral nervous system. This pattern is an example of which of the following?

Select one of the following:

Cephalocaudal
Proximodistal
Differentiation
Specialization

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

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Which of the following would be an example of differentiation as a pattern of development?

Select one of the following:

An infant raises his head before controlling his arms.
An infant shows the Morro reflex when startled
An infant uses his whole hand to grasp and months later he has a pincer grasp
A child walks sooner than did any of his siblings

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

1

A mother comes to the pediatric clinic and says to the nurse, “I am worried about my 11-month-old baby because he is not crawling yet and his brother crawled when he was 11 months old. Is something wrong?” Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Select one of the following:

“It is highly unusual for siblings not to reach developmental milestones at the same time. I’ll ask the doctor to assess him.”
“All babies reach developmental milestones at different rates.”
“This may be something to worry about. I’ll have the doctor examine him.”
“Don’t worry; he’ll crawl soon enough.”

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

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Which of the following statements describes Erikson’s theory of development?

Select one of the following:

A healthy personality is defined by the lack of pathology.
Stages of development advance based on psychosocial factors
The main premise of the theory is that individuals are interdependent beings and rely on each other in order to develop successfully.
An individual must successfully accomplish the developmental stage before proceeding to the next stage.

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

1

Increasing competence and adaptability, which reflects understanding of complexity, defines

Select one of the following:

learning
maturation
differentiation
stability

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

1

According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is correct?

Select one of the following:

Cognitive function continues to become refined throughout life
A child’s greatest task is to make sense of the world around him or her
Culture plays a major role in cognitive development
Learning precedes development.

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

1

Which of the following statements summarizes Vygotsky’s theory of development?

Select one of the following:

All children develop cognitively at the same rate
Social and cultural influences are not major factors in cognitive development
Learning is an individual activity
Experience creates learning

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

1

Kohlberg’s theory of moral development is based on

Select one of the following:

Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development
Piaget’s theory of cognitive development
Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development
Gilligan’s theory of moral development

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

1

According to Vygotsky’s theory, the distance between the actual and potential level of development is called ____.

Select one of the following:

Region of compromised development
Scaffolding
Zone of proximal development
Developmental delay

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

1

For which theorist would the social, cultural, and political environment be an important component to learning and development?

Select one of the following:

Kolhlberg
Gilligan
Vygotsky
Piaget

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

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Which of the following statements about Gilligan’s theory of moral development is accurate?

Select one of the following:

This theory is based on a sense of absolute right and wrong
This theory is gender specific
This theory is dependent on one’s stage of cognitive development
This theory is based on the premise that women view situations in terms of rules

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

1

A nurse is caring for a person with the nursing diagnosis of chronic sorrow related to missed opportunities. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this person?

Select one of the following:

Sharing a personal story with the person to demonstrate empathy
Assuring the person that he or she will be able to cope with the illness
Encouraging the person to discuss his or her fears
Contacting a support group representative for the person

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

1

A nurse is teaching parents of a toddler about nutrition. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

Select one of the following:

“Raisins are a good finger food because they provide fiber.”
“Grapes are a good snack choice because they help toddlers meet their daily fruit requirements.”
“Hot dogs are not a safe food choice because they may cause choking.”
“A small piece of chewing gum will help strengthen jaw muscle; just be sure he or she does not swallow it.”

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

1

A nurse who is conducting a parenting class is asked how to select a good day care center for an 18-month-old child. Which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?

Select one of the following:

“Day care centers that schedule age-appropriate educational videos increase verbal ability.”
“Human interaction increases a toddler’s verbal skills, so select a day care center that values adult-to-toddler interaction.”
“Learning to understand the meaning of words is increased when toddlers are exposed to educational DVDs, so select a day care center that has an extensive library of age-appropriate, educational DVDs.”
“There really is no difference in the quality of day care centers based on whether or not videos or DVDs are used for educational purposes.”

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

1

A high school sophomore engages in risky behavior to fit in with his peers. According to Erikson’s theory of human development, which of the following developmental conflicts is this student facing?

Select one of the following:

Initiative versus guilt
Industry versus inferiority
Identity versus role confusion
Intimacy versus isolation

Explanation

Question 21 of 25

1

A child is focused on peer approval and avoidance of “not fitting in.” According to Kohlberg, this child is experiencing which of the following stages of moral development?

Select one of the following:

Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Preoperational

Explanation

Question 22 of 25

1

The nurse is caring for a person who donated a kidney to a stranger in need. According to Gilligan’s stages of moral development, the person who donated the kidney is in which of the following stages?

Select one of the following:

Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Midconventional

Explanation

Question 23 of 25

1

A nurse is attending a continuing education program about growth and development. Why is it necessary that nurses are well educated about this content? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)

Select one or more of the following:

Have a better understanding of genetics and genomics
Can meet the requirements of Healthy People 2010
Can provide more effective health education
Can deliver anticipatory guidance to families

Explanation

Question 24 of 25

1

A nurse is educating new parents about normal growth and development for their child. Which of the following items would the nurse include in this discussion? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)

Select one or more of the following:

Trends in childhood obesity
Availability of a well-balanced diet
Exposure to lead-based pain
Height/weight of relatives

Explanation

Question 25 of 25

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The school nurse is conducting an in-service program for teachers that discusses the development of elementary school children. According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which of the following information would the nurse include? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Select one or more of the following:

Use abstract thought to discuss a story
Make moral decisions concerning right and wrong actions
Listen to a peer’s point of view about a playground situation
Be influenced by his or her friends

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Chapter 15 Practice Test

Question 1 of 25

The nurse is explaining the concept of growth to a parent. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 25

Which of the following statements is correct related to the concept of growth?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 25

The nurse at a well-baby clinic is assessing a 12-month-old child. At birth, the child weighed 7 lb. 3 oz. During this visit, the child weighs 21 lb. 10 oz. Which of the following conclusions would the nurse make about the child’s weight?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 25

The school nurse has been asked to order growth charts. Which of the following growth charts should be selected to assessing children in first through fifth grades?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 25

A school nurse is obtaining the height and weight of a 9-year-old child. Which of the following is the best method to assess the child’s growth?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 25

An infant’s central nervous system develops before his peripheral nervous system. This pattern is an example of which of the following?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 25

Which of the following would be an example of differentiation as a pattern of development?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 25

A mother comes to the pediatric clinic and says to the nurse, “I am worried about my 11-month-old baby because he is not crawling yet and his brother crawled when he was 11 months old. Is something wrong?” Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 25

Which of the following statements describes Erikson’s theory of development?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 25

Increasing competence and adaptability, which reflects understanding of complexity, defines

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 25

According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is correct?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 25

Which of the following statements summarizes Vygotsky’s theory of development?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 25

Kohlberg’s theory of moral development is based on

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 25

According to Vygotsky’s theory, the distance between the actual and potential level of development is called ____.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 25

For which theorist would the social, cultural, and political environment be an important component to learning and development?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 25

Which of the following statements about Gilligan’s theory of moral development is accurate?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 25

A nurse is caring for a person with the nursing diagnosis of chronic sorrow related to missed opportunities. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this person?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 25

A nurse is teaching parents of a toddler about nutrition. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 25

A nurse who is conducting a parenting class is asked how to select a good day care center for an 18-month-old child. Which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 25

A high school sophomore engages in risky behavior to fit in with his peers. According to Erikson’s theory of human development, which of the following developmental conflicts is this student facing?