Chapter 10 - Infancy and Childhood Pretest

5. The nurse observes that an infant continuously smiles, babbles, follows light and react to the noises in the environment. Based on this information, the nurse concludes that the child is approximately how old? Group of answer choicesD) 2 to 3 months.C) 6 weeksB) 3 monthsA) 8 weeks

8

Choose the correct answer. 3. Which statement made by a child indicates they are functioning at the concrete operations level of Piaget's theory? Group of answer choicesC) "Two minutes is a long, long time to wait."D) "It rained the last time we went to the zoo so it will rain this time too."A) "There is a difference in the words here and here."B) " I'll be careful with her book because she'd be sad if it got torn."

B

Based on age, what should the nurse teach the mother of a 3-month-old regarding the cognitive development of her child? Group of answer choicesD) Smiles, babbles, follows lights and reacts to sounds.B) Develops social smile, responds to pleasurable interactions, such as looking at the mother's face.A) Laughs, squeals, and looks at objects for several seconds, and reaches for and grasps objects.C) Develops a preferred sleeping position and cry to signal needs.

a

___________________ are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4 years.

accidents

4. What is considered to be a normal attention span for a toddler? Group of answer choicesD) 10 to 15 minutesA) 15 to 20 minutesC) 20 to 25 minutesB) 5 to 10 minutes

b

6. A nurse is explaining cognitive development in children to a client, with the help of Piaget's theory of cognitive development. What would be the best explanation by the nurse about the formal operations level of cognitive development? Group of answer choicesB) After age 12, children can think in the abstract including complex problem-solving.D) Up to age 2, children learn by touching, tasting and feeling. They learn to control body movement.A) From ages 7 yo 11 years, children internalize actions and can perform them in the mind.C) From ages 2 to 7 years, children investigate and explore the environment and look at things from their own point of view.

b

1. When asked about playing, the parents of a 3-year-old share that he plays with his toys in the same area as other children but never interacts with them. Nurse documents that the child engages in what form of play? Group of answer choices C) Solitary playD) Cooperative playA) Parallel playB) Interactive Play

c

10. A mother tells the nurse that her child has been able to recognize a quart of milk whether it is in the milk container or poured into a plastic jug as the same amount. Based on this information that the nurse collected about the child's current cognitive development, this skill most likely is an example of what concrete operation characteristic of Piaget's theory of cognitive development? Group of answer choicesD) Conservation of matterA) SeriationB) Complex problem-solvingC) Reversibility

d

2. The nurse is collecting data about a baby in the well-baby clinic. The nurse reads in the electronic medical records that are present. What behavior is observed during the physical assessment of a child confirms the presence of cephalocaudal direction movements? Group of answer choicesA) Moves from a sitting to standing position with ease.D) While on their belly, child lifts head off the bed.C) Parallel plays with other children in the waiting area.B) Laughs when playing "Peek-a-boo" with mother.

d

7. When considering human growth and development, what example describes proximodistal direction movements? Group of answer choicesD) Rolling over before grasping objects.A) Making sounds before being able to walk.C) Sitting before walking.B) Lifting head before sitting.

d

8. A 4-year-old has broken his leg and is fitted with a full leg cast that impairs his mobility greatly. At a follow-up visit, the mother expresses concern that he has "started wetting the bed again." What response should the nurse provide the mother to address her concerns? Group of answer choicesC) "Sometimes children get a little angry when they are unable to move about freely; he's just acting out of his frustration."B) "Don't worry about it; it won't last; it's just a way to get your attention."A) "The medications your child is receiving can cause incontinence and once the medication is discontinued it will no longer be an issue."D) " A child's behaviour may regress to an earlier stage of development during an acute illness."

d

. An understanding of normal behavior is not necessary before you can recognize abnormal behavior. Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

f

True/False 2. Attachment is not an interactive process and does not rely on interaction from the adult or infant to be successful. TrueFalse

f

ll aspects of growth and development are ______________, meaning they are influenced by each other.

interdependent

Children learn about the world through ______________.

play

Preschoolers learn through constant talking and _______________

questioning

Children begin to learn that they must abide by _______________, not only at home but in school and other outside settings as well.

rules

4. Erikson stresses that each individual is the product of interactions among hereditary, environment, and culture. Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

t

5. An understanding of basic human needs is necessary before you attempt to study growth and development across the lifespan. Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

t

True/False 3. Infants need routines to establish feelings of trust as they begin to learn what to expect. TrueFalse

t