Adaptive Quizzing

In which settings would the nurse prepare to administer developmental assessment for pediatric clients? (select all that apply) 1. home 2. school 3. hospital 4. daycare center 5. assisted living center

1,2,3,4. Pediatric developmental assessments are performed in may settings, including the home, school, hospital and daycare environments. It's unlikely that a pediatric developmental assessment would be performed in an assisted living center

Children's patterns of play change as they grow from infancy through school age. Rank the order of appearance of teach type of play, starting with infant play

1.Solitary 2.Parallel 3.Associative 4.Cooperative the infant plays alone, with others initiating the play activity. Toddler's play activity is described as parallel; they play bedside other children but not with them. Preschooler's play is associative in loose groups, with activities involving interaction among players. The school-age child is capable of cooperative play, which includes organized play as such sports, board games, and card games.

How many days is the neonatal period?

28 days of life

which is the average height of a 4-year-old child? a. 2 feet, 10 inches (86.6 cm) b. 3 feet, 1.5 inches (95cm) c. 3 feet, 4.5 inches (103 cm) d. 3 feet, 7.5 inches (110cm)

3 feet, 4.5 inches (103cm)

which ages are the most critical for speech development during the preschool years? select all that apply a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 4 years d. 5 years e. 6 years

3,4 most critical ages for speech development for the preschool-aged client are 3 and 5 years of age

How many hours of sleep would the nurse recommended for the 11-year-old client? a. 8 b. 9 c. 11 d. 12

9 hours a school-age client who is 11 years of age would require 9 hours of sleep each night. 10 hrs is not recommended. A 5 year old school age client requires 11.5 hours of sleep per night. 11 & 12 hours of sleep is not recommended for an 11 year old school-age client

which toys would the nurse suggest to the parent of a 4-month-old infant to help promote the child's growth and development? a. push-pull toys b. soft squeeze toys c. nesting blocks and cups d. wooden hammer and pegboard

B. soft squeeze toys soft, noisy squeeze toys are appropriate for a 4-month-old; the infant enjoys squeezing and hearing the sound of the squeaker.

What tissue connects the client's tibia to the femur at the knee joint? a. Fascia b. Bursae c. Tendons d. Ligaments

Ligaments - a ligament is a dense, fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone, such as tibia to the femur at the knee joint.

How would the nurse respond to parents who are concerned with separation anxiety in their 15-month-old child? a. 'this is an expected developmental reaction' b. 'you may be spending too much time with your child' c. 'it might be helpful to leave your child with someone else once in a while' d. 'toddlers who have separation anxiety may have difficulty when they start school'

a. this is an expected developmental reaction understanding that separation anxiety is an expected developmental occurrence will be reassuring to the parents.

In Which stage of Erikson's theory does the child initiate self-care activities? a. initiative versus guilt b. integrity versus despair c. autonomy versus sense of shame and doubt d. generativity versus self-absorption and stagnation

autonomy versus sense of shame and doubt

according to Erickson's psychosocial stages of development, which stage must a 3-year-old accomplish? a. trust vs. mistrust b. autonomy versus shame c. industry versus inferiority d. generativity versus stagnation

autonomy versus shame for children 18months-3 years of age, the autonomy-versus shame stage is about acquiring mastery over self and the environment

Which term refers to the cowper gland? a. skene gland b. prostate gland c. bartholin gland d. bulbourethral gland

bulbourethral gland cowper glands are accessory glands of the male reproduction system; they are also referred to as the bulbourethral glands.

which statement is accurate regarding erythropoietin? a. erythropoietin is released by the pancreas b. an erythropoietin deficiency causes diabetes c. an erythropoietin deficiency is associated with renal failure d. erythropoietin is released only when there is adequate blood flow

c. an erythropoietin deficiency is associated with renal failure erythropoietin is produced by the kidneys; its deficiency occurs in renal failure. Erythropoietin is released by the kidneys.

Which hormone is crucial in maintaining the implanted ovum at its site? a. inhibin b. estrogen c. progesterone d. testosterone

c. progesterone Progesterone is necessary to maintain an implanted egg. inhibin regulates the release of follicle-stimulating hormone and gonadotropin-releasing hormone.

Which ethnic group has a greater incidence of osteoporosis due to musculoskeletal differences? a. irish americans b. african americans c. chinese americans d. egyptian americans

chinese americans chinese americans have an increased incidence of osteoporosis because they have shorter and smaller bones with lower bone density.

Which statement is true about Piaget's theory of cognitive development a. Piaget's theory includes five periods that are related to age b. in the late preoperational stage, the children experience animism c. in the preoperational stage, children are able to perform mental operations d. during the sensorimotor stage, infants develop an action pattern for dealing with their environment

d. during the sensorimotor stage, infants develop an action pattern for dealing with their environment According to Piaget's theory, during the sensorimotor stage, infants develop schema or action pattern for dealing with the environment. Piaget's theory includes 4 periods that are related to age. in the early preoperational stage, children experience animism. during the concrete operations stage, children are able to perform mental operations.

the client reports difficulty in breathing. the nurse auscultates lung sounds and assesses the respiratory rate. which is the purpose of the nurse's action? a. data collection b. data validation c. data clustering d. data interpretation

data collection - the nurse is gathering objective data to support the subjective data.

which disease is caused by the virus that causes chickenpox? a. athlete's foot b. herpes zoster c. german measles d. infectious hepatitis

herpes zoster

According to Erikson's psychosocial stages of development, which development conflict affects a 4-year-old child? a. initiative versus guilt b. industry versus inferiority c. trust versus mistrust d. autonomy versus shame

initiative versus guilt initiative vs guilt is the developmental conflict that faces the preschool child; the child will feel guilty if initiative is stifled by others.

a 55-year-old client reports cessation of menstrual periods for a year. which term describes the client's condition? a. menarche b. menopause c. dyspareunia d. menorrhagia

menopause

The nurse teaches a new mother how to position her newborn during feedings. Which is the best way to evaluate if the teaching is effective? a. develop a basic teaching plan b. ask the mother if she understands c. observe the mother feeding the infant d. determine the mother's readiness to learn

observe the mother feeding the infant

Which type of play do 2-year-old toddlers engage in? a. group b. parallel c. dramatic d. cooperative

parallel play toddlers play independently but beside other children; they are aware of the other children, often grabbing toys from them, but do not socially interact with them.

which substance is release in response to low serum levels of calcium a. renin b. erythropoietin c. parathyroid hormone d. atrial natriuretic peptide

parathyroid hormone -if serum calcium levels decline, the parathyroid gland releases parathyroid hormone to maintain calcium homeostasis.

Which type of rehabilitation is an essential component to a client's recovery from Guillain-Barre syndrome? a. physical therapy b. speech exercises c. fitting with a vertebral brace d. follow-up on cataract progression

physical therapy rehabilitation needs for a client with Guillain-barre syndrome focuses on physical therapy and exercise for the lower extremities because of muscle weakness and discomfort.

Which bones are examples of a client's flat bones? Select all that apply. a. sacrum b. scapula c. sternum d. humerus e. mandible

scapula, sternum

Which stage of development classifies boys and girls as differing very little in terms of size? a. toddler b. preschool c. school-age d. adolescence

school age during the school-age stage of development, boys and girls differ very little in terms of size. During the toddler, preschool, and adolescence stages of development boys are often larger than girls.

According to Erikson's psychosocial stages of development, in which stage would toilet training be achieved? a. trust versus mistrust b. initiative versus guilt c. industry versus inferiority d. autonomy versus shame

autonomy vs. shame children b/w 18months-3 years attempt to develop independence; control over the self; and mastery of toileting, dressing, and feeding.

Which would the nurse identify as a group of hospitalized toddlers' most important need? a. stimulating play b. therapeutic play c. contact with their parents d. gentle discipline from the nurse

contact with their parents separation anxiety becomes an issue at this age; toddlers need contact with parents.

a parent asks the nurse what to do when the toddler has temper tantrums. which play materials would the nurse suggest that the child be offered as another means of expressing anger? a. ball and bat b. wad of clay c. punching bag d. pegs and pounding board

pegs and pounding board a pounding board with pegs to hammer into holes is a safe toy for toddlers because it is fairly large, easy to manipulate, and sturdy.