Question 1

A school nurse is working with teachers in helping them address the developmental needs of grade school students,utilizing Erikson's theory of industry versus inferiority.Which of the following activities would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Erikson's stage of industry versus inferiority focuses on children developing a sense of competence and skills needed for adulthood, making activities like allowance budgeting appropriate.

Question 2

Ms.Kinder,22,asks the nurse why her newborn son's head seems lopsided and not round.How should the nurse respond?

Accepted Answer

It is common for newborns to have an uneven head shape due to the pressure and position in the birth canal. This typically corrects itself within a few days to a few weeks. Reassuring the mother and explaining this natural process can alleviate any undue worry.

Question 3

What is the primary form of non-suicidal self-harm most prevalent in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Cutting is the primary form of non-suicidal self-harm most prevalent in adolescents, followed by burning and hitting oneself.

Question 4

The assimilation of the attributes of others is one of four adaptive mechanisms of the preschooler,according to Freud (1923).What is the term used to define this mechanism?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

During an auditory screening of third graders,the school nurse identifies a hearing deficit for one of the students.When the parents ask the nurse about the findings,how should the nurse respond?

Accepted Answer

The nurse should recommend a re-check at a clinic and referral to an auditory specialist to further evaluate the hearing deficit. Ignoring the issue or making assumptions about the need for a hearing aid without further evaluation could be harmful to the child's health and well-being. Option A may delay needed treatment, and option C is dismissive of the concern.

Question 6

The school nurse is teaching a group of parents and their teenage sons a class about puberty and sexual growth.A parent asks "Does fertility coincide with ejaculation?" How should the nurse respond?

Accepted Answer

Fertility typically begins several months after the first ejaculation because it takes time for sperm production to reach levels sufficient for fertilization. The initial ejaculations may not contain viable sperm.

Question 7

Melissa,14,spends most of her free time with friends or at school.Sharing their concerns about this behaviour with the school nurse,the parents are worried about their child seeming to draw away from them.What is the best approach to suggest to the parents?

Accepted Answer

The best approach is to suggest that the parents be extra-attentive when Melissa is at home. This encourages open communication and understanding, helping to bridge any emotional distance without imposing strict controls that might push her further away.

Question 8

What should the nurse include in teaching parents about toddlers' temper tantrums?

Accepted Answer

C  Ensuring the child's safety and then walking away helps prevent reinforcement of the tantrum behavior. Being attentive to behaviors leading to a tantrum can help in identifying triggers and preventing future occurrences.

Quiz 18: Development From Conception Through Adolescence