EAQ 1 Growth and Development

The nurse is providing care to an infant who is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). Which parental statement indicates the need for further education related to the potential for poor growth?

"My child will have a poor appetite, which will lead to poor growth."

Which instruction should the nurse give to parents to help their child get accustomed to a new babysitter?

"Stay close and allow the child to observe the babysitter."

The mother of a 2-year-old girl expresses concern that her daughter's growth rate has slowed. What should the nurse explain to the mother about the growth of toddlers?

"This growth pattern is typical at this age."

While performing the physical assessment of an infant, the nurse notices the infant has developed a color preference for red and yellow. What is most likely to be the age of the infant?

20 weeks

What is true about the instrumental relativist orientation stage?

An individual recognizes that there is more than one correct point of view.

Which auditory test is appropriate for infants?

Behavioral audiometry

In which stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development does the nurse anticipate a client who wants to maintain expectations with his or her immediate group?

Stage 3

Which type of prehension is exhibited by a 5-month-old infant?

The grasp is palmar.

A father takes his two-year-old to another child's birthday party. The child resists entering into the party hall and refuses to play with the other kids. The child prefers to sit on the father's lap and watch the other children. What is the temperament of the child according to Stella Chess and Alexander Thomas's longitudinal study?

slow to warm up child

What gross motor skill is observed in children between 8 and 10 months old?

child can creep on hands and knees

Which component of the human personality, according to Freud, allows an individual to judge reality accurately?

ego

Which period of Piaget's theory covers the prevalence of egocentrism in adolescents?

formal operations

During which stage of development should the nurse anticipate sibling relationships that fluctuate between open bickering and supportive relationships?

middle school age

Who completes the developmental questionnaire for a pediatric client who is being assessed using the Developmental (ASQ-3) screening?

parent

What considerations should be included in caring for an infant who is failing to thrive (FTT)?Select all that apply

Dietary history Signs of malnutrition Familial stress factors Parent and infant interaction Sustained growth under 5th percentile

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what is the correct order of a child's activities?

1. The child develops action pattern for dealing with the environment. 2. The child develops egocentrism and animism. 3.T he child is able to describe a process without actually doing it 4. The child demonstrates feelings and behaviors characterized by self-consciousness.

Which type of play should the nurse encourage when providing age-appropriate care to a preschool-age child who is hospitalized?

18 year old

According to Piaget's theory, which of these statements about the period of concrete operations is true?

A child is able to describe a process without actually doing it

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the correct order of a child's behavior as they age?

According to Erikson's theory, a toddler develops his or her autonomy by making choices. The child moves on to the next stage and develops a superego or conscience. During the industry versus inferiority stage, the child learns to work and play with their peers. During the identity versus role confusion stage, an adolescent can be seen having a marked preoccupation with his or her appearance and body image.

How does an adolescent establish group identity during psychosocial development?

By building close peer relationships to achieve acceptance in the society

The student nurse is learning about the developmental characteristics of vision. Which major developmental characteristics does an infant start exhibiting around age 6 weeks? Select all that apply.

Having peripheral vision to 180 degree Having binocular vision

The parents of a preschooler inform the nurse that their child often develops diarrhea and ask whether there might be anything wrong with the child's stomach. Upon assessment, the nurse also finds that the child has poor oral care and is at risk for dental caries. What is the most probable cause for the child's health issues?

The child consumes excessive amounts of fruit juice.

The nurse observes that a child fails to make eye contact and has poor impulse control. Upon further assessment, the nurse finds that the parent is an alcoholic and often neglects the child. What can be said about the child?

The child has developed reactive attachment disorder (RAD).

Which stage of Kohlberg's theory is an individual in if he or she wants to modify a law if it is not fair to a particular group?

Universal ethical principle orientation

At which stage of Kohlberg's theory does an individual want to fulfill the expectations of one's immediate group?

good boy nice girl