Question 1

What is the leading cause of death in young adults?

Accepted Answer

The leading cause of death in young adults is accidents.

Question 2

The nurse tells a mother that the blueprint for all inherited traits, such as height, is found in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The blueprint for all inherited traits is found in the chromosomes.

Question 3

In response to a mother's concern about the development of a food allergy in her 5-month-old, the nurse should suggest the delay of which foods?

Accepted Answer

The general guideline for foods to avoid until the baby is 6 months old are egg whites, citrus fruits, and wheat flour. Cereals and vegetables are the first foods that should be introduced.

Question 4

According to Piaget, what is the cognitive developmental level of the adolescent?

Accepted Answer

The formal operational stage is the cognitive developmental level of adolescence.

Question 5

A baby's muscular development progresses in what type of pattern?

Accepted Answer

Muscular development proceeds from head to foot (cephalocaudal).

Question 6

A 58-year-old male is concerned about some hearing loss he is experiencing. The nurse recognizes that this might be due to a sensory change of this age group known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Presbycusis is a normal age-related loss of hearing. Otitis externa and otitis media are infections of the ear. Presbyopia is a condition in which it becomes difficult to focus on objects nearby.

Question 7

A newborn baby weighs 7 lb at birth. What does the nurse anticipate the baby's weight will be at 1 year of age?

Accepted Answer

By 1 year, birth weight is expected to triple. Thus, the weight at 1 year would be 7 lb times three, which would equal 21 lb.

Question 8

The nurse discovers during the intake assessment of a 5-year-old child that the child lives with his biologic parents and siblings. How would the nurse categorize this family type?

Accepted Answer

The nuclear family is considered the traditional family pattern.

Question 9

A young mother asks the nurse how long she should wait before introducing solid food to her infant. The nurse explains that breast milk will provide all the nutrition her infant needs for how many months?

Accepted Answer

Breast milk or formula is the only nutrition needed for the first 4 to 6 months of an infant's life.

Question 10

Erikson identifies intimacy as a developmental task of adulthood. What will occur if intimacy is not established?

Accepted Answer

Intimacy versus isolation is a developmental task of adulthood.

Question 11

What theory claims that there is a hereditary basis for aging?

Accepted Answer

Biologic programming theory suggests a hereditary basis for aging.

Question 12

A 5-year-old who has an imaginary friend with whom he converses frequently is displaying characteristics consistent with which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

Piaget's preoperational stage describes the preschooler as imaginative and egocentric, believing in magical thinking.

Question 13

At what age does a child typically possess the physiological, neuromuscular, and psychological maturity necessary to master toilet training?

Accepted Answer

Children reach psychological and physiological maturity for toilet training by 18 to 24 months.

Question 14

The mother of a 5-month-old child is concerned because the child cannot sit by himself. The nurse explains that sitting alone is not expected until the baby reaches what age?

Accepted Answer

By the end of the seventh month, most babies can sit up without support.

Question 15

How can a family best assist a toddler who is attempting to feed himself?

Accepted Answer

Toddlers need to develop autonomy and do things for themselves in a trial-and-error method. Finger foods allow the child a feeling of independence.

Question 16

The nurse performing a routine physical assessment on a 25-year-old understands that the patient is most likely experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

During early adult years, the body is at an optimal level of functioning. The gradual decline in physical capabilities, diminishing of visual acuity, and hearing loss will not occur until later in adulthood.

Question 17

A 53-year-old woman complains of night sweats and mood swings. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms most likely relate to which condition?

Accepted Answer

Signs and symptoms of menopause may include sweats and mood swings.

Question 18

When a mother asks the nurse about introducing solid foods into the child's diet, which of the following would be the best answer?

Accepted Answer

The best advice is to introduce one solid at a time, allowing several days between. Cereals should be introduced first, followed by fruits and vegetables. Meats should be introduced last. Avoid mixing foods to allow the infant to develop an interest in different tastes. Strained foods should not be added to a bottle.

Question 19

What is the correct term for prejudice against older adults?

Accepted Answer

Ageism is a form of discrimination and prejudice against the older adult.

Question 20

A 14-year-old male patient has undergone a leg amputation. What should be the primary focus of the patient's care plan?

Accepted Answer

Body image is a major developmental task of the adolescent. Nutritional status, academic progress, and socialization should be addressed, but they would not be the primary focus.

Quiz 23: Life Span Development