The nurse is preparing to care for a toddler who is admitted due to fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. The doctor diagnosed the child with acute gastroenteritis. Which interventions are appropriate for the child? Select all that apply. A. Limit parental presence to promote faster recovery B. Inform the child of his scheduled ultrasound on… Read More »
Erickson’s stage of psychosocial development in which social relationships develop and productivity increases. A. Initiative vs guilt B. Autonomy vs shame and doubt C. Industry vs inferiority D. Generativity vs stagnation Correct Answer: C. Industry vs inferiority Industry vs inferiority starts from 6 to 12 years of… Read More »
A nurse instructor is preparing to conduct a seminar about Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development. The current topic is the concrete operational stage. Which of the following milestones during this stage should be included in the discussion, except? A. Ability to think logic about objects and events B. Ability to understand that an object… Read More »
A 3-year old boy with vesicoureteral reflux is scheduled for ureteral reimplantation. His father plans to go home during the surgery to get his favorite toy. When the father left, the boy asked the nurse when will his father be back? The nurse’s best response is: A. “Your daddy will be back later this afternoon” … Read More »
Kim and her daughter Jane went grocery shopping to only buy essential things needed at home. As they went along the different sections of the store, Jane saw a limited-edition Barbie doll. She is tempted to get it but decides not to grab it for fear of being slapped. This behavior of Jane is considered… Read More »
The nurse is assessing a six-month-old child. Which developmental skills are normal and should be expected? A. Pulling up to a standing position B. Can feed self with a spoon C. Sits alone D. Speaks in short sentences Correct Answer: C. Sits alone A six-month-old child begins… Read More »
One of the participants attending a parenting class asks the teacher “What is the leading cause of death during the first month of life? A. Bacterial sepsis B. Respiratory distress of newborn C. SIDS D. Neonatal hemorrhage Correct Answer: C. SIDS According to the CDC, sudden infant… Read More »
While teaching a 10-year-old child about their impending heart surgery, the nurse should A. Explain the surgery using a model of the heart B. Provide a verbal explanation just prior to the surgery C. Introduce the child to another child who had heart surgery three days ago D. Provide the child… Read More »
Which stage of development is most unstable and challenging regarding the development of personal identity? A. Adolescence B. Toddlerhood C. Middle Childhood D. Young adulthood Correct Answer: A. Adolescence Although it occurs throughout one’s lifetime, identity development is considered to be the primary psychosocial task of adolescence or as… Read More »
When caring for an elderly client it is important to keep in mind the changes in color vision that may occur. What colors are apt to be most difficult for the elderly to distinguish? A. Red and blue B. Blue and green C. Red and green D. Blue and gold … Read More »