Deck 14: Growth and Development

Question 1

After six months of age,infants grow approximately how much each month?

A)1 inch
B)1 1/2 inches
C)1/2 inch
D)3 inches

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Development refers to the increased ability to use which of the following skills?

A)language
B)social
C)cognitive
D)all of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Understanding of abstract concepts like illness and death develops during the

A)toddler years.
B)preschool years.
C)school-age years.
D)adolescent years

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Development refers to the quantitative (measurable)physical changes that happen
throughout a person's life.

Question 5

The middle-aged adult usually seeks fulfillment in which of the following?

A)in work,family,or caring for others
B)in coping with the loss of a spouse
C)in choosing a mate
D)none of the above

Question 6

Beginning of physical changes of aging such as decreased energy occurs during

A)older adulthood.
B)young adulthood.
C)adolescence.
D)middle adulthood.

Question 7

Humans generally develop skills in which fashion?

A)in sequence
B)depending on the individual
C)randomly
D)all of the above

Question 8

Demonstration of interest in peer group almost exclusively is a typical characteristic of the

A)older adult.
B)young adult.
C)middle adult.
D)adolescent.

Question 9

What are the age-appropriate social skills of a preschooler?

A)attaches to the primary caregiver
B)begins to separate easily from caregiver
C)learns he/she is different than primary caregiver
D)none of the above

Question 10

What are the age-appropriate language skills of infants?

A)vocalizes,squeals,and imitates sounds
B)names pictures
C)says three words other than "mama" and "dada"
D)makes few sounds

Question 11

Acting independently,but remaining emotionally close to caregiver,occurs in the

A)toddler.
B)school-age child.
C)adolescent.
D)infant.

Question 12

Assisting younger and older family members and teaching them to cope with everyday stresses of living occurs in the

A)older adult.
B)young adult.
C)middle adult.
D)adolescent.

Question 13

When do physical changes associated with the aging process begin to appear and affect fine motor control?

A)middle adult
B)young adult
C)older adult
D)all of the above

Question 14

After six months of age,infants gain approximately how many pounds each month?

A)1 pound
B)1/2 pound
C)2 pounds
D)2 1/2 pounds

Question 15

Learning the relationship between objects and feeling and acting independently is a major task of:

A)school-age children.
B)infants.
C)adolescents.
D)preschool children.

Question 16

What does the circumference of the head indicate?

A)how smart the child will be
B)the growth and size of the cranial contents
C)the future height of the baby
D)none of the above

Question 17

What ages does adolescence usually cover?

A)11 to 17
B)12 to 18
C)13 to 18
D)none of the above

Question 18

Developing motor control such as standing alone is a task of the

A)toddler.
B)preschooler.
C)infant.
D)none of the above

Question 19

A client who is learning to walk due after suffering from a experiencing a stroke is which developmental change?

A)universal
B)group
C)individual
D)growth

Question 20

At what age does a person distance from their parents emotionally?

A)toddler
B)young adult
C)adolescent
D)school-age child

Question 21

A toddler can undress himself/herself.

Question 22

Efforts to interfere with toddlers' movements may provoke a negative display or temper tantrums.

Question 23

Involve the client in decision making about all aspects of health care would be appropriate for clients in the following age group.

A)late adulthood
B)early adulthood
C)middle adulthood
D)adolescent

Question 24

Older adults often develop mutually supportive relationships with grown children.

Question 25

Understanding sex roles begins in the preschool stage of development.

Question 26

Stroke clients often become frustrated at their lack of ability to do things they once could.

Question 27

A young adult's cognitive skills will continue to
develop until death.

Question 28

Asking about the routine followed at home,and adapting the institution's routine as much as possible would be appropriate for which of the following age group?

A)adolescent
B)middle adulthood
C)early adulthood
D)late adulthood

Question 29

A client with Down syndrome may have impaired ability to understand and/or produce language,therefore,the personal care provider may wish to:

A)communicate in long sentences
B)seek guidance from the social worker
C)remember that the client will have excellent short-term memory
D)use these visual strengths to enhance communication

Question 30

Having a stroke does NOT affect a client's development skills.

Question 31

Illness can have a profound effect on an individual's ability to use skills that are already
developed.

Question 32

Trusting relationships are formed during infancy.

Question 33

Children with Autism spectrum disorder will:

A)be comfortable with touching
B)be able to control their emotions
C)be able to control their volume
D)be very literal in their interpretation

Question 34

Middle adults use the social skill of coping with dying frequently.

Question 35

Dealing with aging parents is a task of the middle adult.

Question 36

A preschooler can wash and dry his/her hands.

Question 37

It is appropriate to allow independent movement of hospitalized school-age children if permitted.

Question 38

Parents should be reassured that regression is common in hospitalized children.

Question 39

The school-age boy grows,on average,four inches per year.

Question 40

A toddler learning toilet training is which developmental change?

A)individual
B)group
C)universal
D)growth

Question 41

School-age children prefer to play with others of the same sex.

Question 42

Learning to walk at one year of age is considered an individual developmental change.

Question 43

Some team members will be better at communicating with one group of clients than others.

Question 44

The most rapid growth and development occur in infancy.

Question 45

Marriage and parenthood are typical developmental tasks of the young adult.

Question 46

Developmental changes that are considered group-specific are influenced by the expectations and social norms of a person's culture.

Question 47

The older adult (65+ years old)may be slower to adapt to new surroundings.

Question 48

Growth and development begins in the womb.

Question 49

The need for sucking,comfort,and security are typical characteristics of the toddler.

Question 50

Acquiring motor skills,language,and cognitive and social skills refers to a client's development.

Question 51

When working with a client with spina bifida,the personal care provider should dress the client themselves as they can usually perform this task faster

Question 52

When caring for a client with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder,the personal care provider should remember that the behaviours result from physical changes to the brain and
are not intentional acts of defiance or disruption.