NCO Development

Which physiological body functions decrease in response to certain pubertal changes? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Pulse rate 2 Blood volume 3 Strength of the heart 4 Basal heat production 5 Systolic blood pressure

1 pulse rate, 4 basal heat production

9. The nurse is preparing to assess several clients at a pediatric clinic. Which client would require a developmental screening versus developmental surveillance during a scheduled health maintenance visit? 1 A 9-month-old infant 2 A 2-week-old newborn 3 A 15-month-old toddler 4 A 4-year-old preschooler

1 a 9 month old infant

When preparing to administer medications safely, it is important for the nurse to remember at which age an infant's gastric emptying time reaches adult values? 1 6 to 8 months 2 10 to 12 months 3 14 to 16 months 4 18 to 24 months

1. 6 to 8 months

Which school-age client would the nurse anticipate will experience sibling rivalry as a source of stress? 1 A 9-year-old male 2 A 7-year-old male 3 A 6-year-old female 4 An 8-year-old female

A 6 year old female

The nurse recognizes which statements are true regarding the pharmacokinetic changes observed in infants? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 An infant's fat content is higher. 2 An infant's gastric pH is less acidic. 3 An infant's gastric emptying is slow. 4 An infant's first-pass metabolism is slow. 5 An infant's transdermal absorption is rapid.

2 an infants gastaric pH is less acidic, 3 an infants gastric emptying is slow, 4 an infants first pass metabolism is slow

The nurse understands which medication is used as an ovulation stimulant but may cause multiple pregnancies? 1 Oxytocin 2 Clomiphene 3 Dinoprostone 4 Methylergonovine

2 clomiphene

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which task does the nurse recognize as the chief psychosocial task of preschoolers? 1 Control over bodily functions 2 Development of a sense of initiative 3 Toleration of separation from parents 4 Ability to interact with others in a less egocentric manner

2 development of a sense of initiative

Which developmental skills should a preschooler exhibit? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Personal identity 2 Specific reasoning 3 Increased curiosity 4 Magical thinking 5 Understanding of others

2 specific reasoning, 3 increased curiosity, 4 magical thinking

Which hematocrit result would the nurse recognize as normal in a healthy 12-month-old infant? 1 19% to 32% 2 29% to 41% 3 37% to 47% 4 42% to 69%

2. 29%-41%

Which physiological changes should be noticed in an adolescent during puberty? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Increase in the respiratory rate 2 Increase in the number of neurons 3 Increase in number of neural connections 4 Decrease in the basal body temperature gradually 5 Increase in serum iron, hemoglobin, and hematocrit

3 increase in number of neural connections, 4 decrease in the basal body temp, 5 increase in serum iron, hemoglobin, hematocrit

10. Which of these stages would the nurse include when explaining Piaget's theory of child development to a parent? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Phallic stage 2 Latency stage 3 Sensorimotor stage 4 Formal operations stage 5 Punishment orientation stage

3 sensorimotor stowage, formal operations stage

Which physical changes are characteristic of a preschool-aged child? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Flexed thoracic spine 2 Increased foot eversion 3 Growth spurt 4 Balanced and coordinated body 5 Decreased abdominal protrusion

4 balanced and coordinated body, 5 decreased abdominal protrusion

In which stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development would the nurse anticipate a client to expand focus from relationships with others to societal concerns? 1 Stage 1 2 Stage 2 3 Stage 3 4 Stage 4

4 stage 4

The nurse is assessing the development of a male child and finds that the child is tall, with deficient secondary sex characteristics, and hypogenitalism. Which chromosomal notation is associated with the child's condition? 1 45,XO 2 47,XXX 3 47,XYY 4 48,XXXY

4. 48 xx xy

The nurse is learning about the shift in total body fluid that occurs from infancy to adulthood. Which percentage of body weight is the weight of extracellular fluid (ECF) in an infant at term? 1 10% 2 20% 3 44% 4 78%

44%

11. Which areas are sources of stress in 4-year-old children? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 School 2 Attention 3 Insecurity 4 Activity level 5 Separation anxiety

Attention, insecurity, activity level

Which factor is the strongest predictor of illness in a childcare setting? Unsanitary conditions A caregiver who smokes Age of the children being cared for Number of unrelated children in a room

Number of unrelated children in a room

At which stage of Kohlberg's theory would a child exhibit fear of punishment? 1 Stage 1 2 Stage 2 3 Stage 3 4 Stage 4

Stage 1 According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, at stage 1 a child is afraid of punishment. At stage 2, the child recognizes that there is more than 1 correct viewpoint. At stage 3, an individual seeks the approval of and maintains the expectations of one's immediate group. At stage 4, an individual expands focus from a relationship with others to societal concerns.