The nurse is caring for residents in a long-term care setting for the elderly. Which of the following activities based on Erickson’s theory will be most effective in meeting the growth and development needs of a person in this age group? A. Boardgame B. Mentor other elderly clients C. Reminiscence groups D. Regularly… Read More »
The nurse who volunteers at a senior citizens center is planning activities for the members who attend the center. Which activity would best promote health and maintenance for these senior citizens? A. Gardening every day for an hour B. Aerobics 3 times a week for 30 minutes C. Sculpting twice a week for 60… Read More »
A client telephones the clinic to ask about a home pregnancy test she used this morning. The nurse understands that the presence of which hormone strongly suggests a woman is pregnant? A. Estrogen B. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) C. Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) D. Progesterone Correct Answer: B. Human… Read More »
Which is a major concern when providing drug therapy for older adults? A. Older adults may chew on tablets instead of swallowing them B. Older adults have difficulty in swallowing large tablets C. Alcohol is used by older adults to cope with the multiple problems of aging D. Hepatic clearance is… Read More »
Emily is talking to her 6 year-old sister Julia. She asks why the sun shines so bright? Julia answered that “it always keeps her warm. What stage in the cognitive theory of development explains this? A. Formal operational B. Concrete operational C. Sensorimotor D. Preoperational Correct Answer:… Read More »
A 16 year old boy is hospitalized, according to Erik Erikson, what is an appropriate intervention? A. Tell the friends to visit the child B. Encourage the boy to learn missed school lessons C. Call the priest to intervene D. Ask the patient’s girlfriend to visit Correct… Read More »
A pregnant woman is advised to alter her diet during pregnancy by increasing her protein and Vitamin C to meet the needs of the growing fetus. Which diet best meets the client’s needs? A. Scrambled egg, hash browned potatoes, half-glass of buttermilk, small nectarine B. 3oz. Chicken, ½ cup corn, lettuce salad, small banana … Read More »
A clinical instructor asks a nursing student to report about the psychosexual stages of development by Sigmund Freud. Which of the following explains the latency period. Select all that apply. A. No psychosexual development takes place during this stage B. Energy is directed to physical and intellectual activities C. This stage begins at… Read More »
Kelly, a first-time mother, went to the community clinic and asked the nurse what kind of toy would be most appropriate for her 15th-month-old child? A. Knitting knits B. Board games C. Ball Popper Toys D. Checkers Correct Answer: C. Ball popper toys At 15 months, the child’s cognitive… Read More »
Which of the following best describes the development of a school-age child. Select all that apply. A. Death has yet no meaning B. Same-sex peers are more important than family C. School-age children are concerned about how they appear to others D. Children enjoys playing board games and sports E. Causes of injuries… Read More »