Deck 9: Life Span Development

Question 1

The nurse tells a mother that the blueprint for all inherited traits,such as height,is found in the:

A) sperm.
B) ovary.
C) chromosomes.
D) nucleus of the cell.

Answer 1

chromosomes.

Question 2

The nurse discovers during the intake assessment of a 5-year-old child that he lives with his biological parents and siblings.The nurse categorizes this family type as a(n):

A) extended family.
B) blended family.
C) social family.
D) nuclear family.

Answer 2

nuclear family.

Question 3

The nurse explains that a baby's muscular development progresses in a pattern that is:

A) regressive.
B) erratic.
C) cephalocaudal.
D) unpredictable.

Answer 3

cephalocaudal.

Question 4

A 5-year-old who has an imaginary friend with whom he converses frequently is displaying characteristics consistent with Piaget's:

A) operational stage.
B) preoperational stage.
C) formal operations stage.
D) concrete operations stage.

Question 5

When a mother asks the nurse about introducing solid foods into the child's diet,the nurse's best advice is to introduce:

A) meat first.
B) one solid food at a time several days apart.
C) solid foods by mixing two or three foods together.
D) solid foods by adding strained food to the infant's bottle.

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:

A) presbycusis.
B) otitis externa.
C) presbyopia.
D) otitis media.

Question 7

The mother of an 11-year-old asks about the benefits of her child joining a soccer team.At this age,the child will benefit because athletics provide an opportunity for the development of:

A) role identification.
B) competition.
C) parallel play.
D) cooperation.

Question 8

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 is:

A) 6 months.
B) 7 months.
C) 8 months.
D) 9 months.

Question 9

The cognitive developmental level of the adolescent according to Piaget is the:

A) concrete operational stage.
B) sensorimotor stage.
C) preoperational stage.
D) formal operational stage.

Question 10

The nurse informs a group of young adults that the leading cause of death in their age group is:

A) diabetes.
B) accidents.
C) hypertension.
D) testicular cancer.

Question 11

As a child begins to develop language skills,the nurse anticipates that the number of words in a sentence:

A) corresponds to the chronological age of the child.
B) increases with each month of age.
C) matches the number of words they know.
D) depends on hollow phrases.

Question 12

Erikson identifies intimacy as a developmental task of adulthood.If this task is not accomplished,the outcome will be:

A) inferiority.
B) isolation.
C) mistrust.
D) guilt.

Question 13

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

A) menopause.
B) weight problems.
C) dietary problems.
D) thyroid problems.

Question 14

When a toddler attempts to feed himself,the family should:

A) encourage the child to use a fork.
B) feed the child themselves using a fork.
C) encourage large portions for easier handling.
D) offer the child finger foods.

Question 15

In response to a mother's concern about the development of a food allergy in her 5-month-old,the nurse suggests delaying introduction of foods including:

A) oat cereals.
B) potatoes.
C) citrus fruits.
D) green vegetables.

Question 16

The nurse performing a physical assessment on a 25-year-old understands that during this time the patient is most likely experiencing:

A) a gradual decline in physical capabilities.
B) optimal level of functioning.
C) slight diminishing of visual acuity.
D) minimal hearing loss.

Question 17

The nurse counsels a young family that a child must have adequate physiological,neuromuscular,and psychological maturity to master toilet training,usually around the age of:

A) 6-10 months.
B) 10-14 months.
C) 14-18 months.
D) 18-24 months.

Question 18

The nurse appropriately teaches a young mother that breast milk or formula is the only food an infant needs until:

A) 2-3 months.
B) 4-6 months.
C) 7-9 months.
D) 10-12 months.

Question 19

The nurse instructs the family of a newborn 7-lb.baby that the anticipated weight at 1 year of age would be:

A) 14 lbs.
B) 17 lbs.
C) 21 lbs.
D) 25 lbs.

Question 20

A 14-year-old male patient has undergone a leg amputation.The nurse makes the focus of the nursing care plan to support the patient's:

A) nutritional status.
B) academic progress.
C) body image.
D) socialization needs.

Question 21

A nurse is caring for a neonate who weighs 7 pounds 3 ounces at birth.The nurse explains to the neonate's mother that by 1 year,the infant's expected weight will be:

A) 10 pounds 3 ounces.
B) 14 pounds 6 ounces.
C) 21 pounds 9 ounces.
D) 28 pounds 12 ounces.

Question 22

The family pattern in which the male usually assumes the dominant role and functions in the work role,controls the finances,and makes most decisions is known as the:

A) autocratic family pattern.
B) patriarchal family pattern.
C) matriarchal family pattern.
D) democratic family pattern.

Question 23

There are many theories of aging.The one that claims there is a hereditary basis for aging is:

A) activity theory.
B) physiological theory.
C) disengagement theory.
D) biological programming theory.

Question 24

When assessing the home for fall risks and increased safety for an 85-year-old,the home health nurse suggests that:

A) bright lights be kept on at all times.
B) sponge baths be taken rather than showers.
C) excess furniture be removed.
D) loose,comfortable shoes be worn.

Question 25

The stage of family development that extends from the wedding until the birth of the first child is known as the:

A) expectant stage.
B) parenthood stage.
C) establishment stage.
D) engagement/commitment stage.

Question 26

The nurse recognizes that during the first 5 months of life,an infant is expected to gain approximately how many pounds per month?

A) 0.5
B) 1
C) 1.5
D) 2

Question 27

The stage of family development in which the transition to parenthood is seen as a major event is known as the:

A) expectant stage.
B) parenthood stage.
C) establishment stage.
D) engagement/commitment stage.

Question 28

The family pattern in which the female assumes primary dominance in areas of child care and homemaking as well as financial decision making is known as the:

A) autocratic family pattern.
B) patriarchal family pattern.
C) matriarchal family pattern.
D) democratic family pattern.

Question 29

Prejudice against older adults is known as:

A) socialism.
B) sexism.
C) racism.
D) ageism.

Question 30

The stage of family development that begins when conception occurs and continues through the pregnancy is known as the:

A) expectant stage.
B) parenthood stage.
C) establishment stage.
D) engagement/commitment stage.

Question 31

The family pattern in which the relationships are unequal and the parents attempt to control the children with strict,rigid rules and expectations is known as the:

A) autocratic family pattern.
B) patriarchal family pattern.
C) matriarchal family pattern.
D) democratic family pattern.

Question 32

The nurse reminds an older adult patient that the task for the older adult is to achieve ego integrity.Failure to achieve this task results in:

A) failure.
B) despair.
C) reminiscing.
D) accomplishment.

Question 33

A nurse is caring for a neonate who is 22 inches in height.The nurse explains to the neonate's mother that by 1 year,the infant's expected height will be:

A) 29 inches.
B) 33 inches.
C) 44 inches.
D) 56 inches.

Question 34

The stage of family development that begins at the birth or adoption of the first child is known as the:

A) expectant stage.
B) parenthood stage.
C) establishment stage.
D) engagement/commitment stage.

Question 35

The family pattern in which the adult members function as equals is known as the:

A) autocratic family pattern.
B) patriarchal family pattern.
C) matriarchal family pattern.
D) democratic family pattern.

Question 36

The family pattern that is least open to outside influence is known as the:

A) autocratic family pattern.
B) patriarchal family pattern.
C) matriarchal family pattern.
D) democratic family pattern.

Question 37

The stage of family development in which there is a period of family life when the grown children depart from home is known as the:

A) expectant stage.
B) senescence stage.
C) establishment stage.
D) disengagement stage.

Question 38

The home health nurse assesses an older adult's respiratory function carefully because age-related changes in the respiratory system could result in increased:

A) vital capacity.
B) susceptibility to respiratory infections.
C) expiratory capacity due to increased chest size.
D) oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.

Question 39

The stage of family development that is considered to be the last stage of the life cycle is known as the:

A) expectant stage.
B) senescence stage.
C) establishment stage.
D) disengagement stage.

Question 40

The stage of family development that begins when the couple acknowledges to themselves and others that they are considering marriage is known as the:

A) expectant stage.
B) parenthood stage.
C) establishment stage.
D) engagement/commitment stage.

Question 41

Which theory of aging suggests that previously developed coping abilities and the ability to maintain previous roles and activities are critical to adjustment to old age?

A) Continuity theory
B) Autoimmunity theory
C) Wear-and-tear theory
D) Disengagement theory

Question 42

A nurse instructing a group of parents about safety rules for infants and young children should instruct the parents to:

A) remove plants from the child's reach.
B) provide the infant with a pillow at night.
C) use a plastic covering on the infant's mattress.
D) keep the crib sides up and set the mattress at the highest setting.

Question 43

A nurse instructing a group of parents about injury prevention should inform the group that the leading cause of injury and death of infants and young children is:

A) accidents.
B) child abuse.
C) drug abuse.
D) adolescent parents.

Question 44

A nurse understands that the average apical rate for a 2-month-old is approximately:

A) 100 beats per minute.
B) 110 beats per minute.
C) 120 beats per minute.
D) 130 beats per minute.

Question 45

A child who has just begun to demonstrate egocentric thinking is in which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational thought
C) Formal operational thought
D) Concrete operational thought

Question 46

A child who has just begun to demonstrate object permanence is in which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational thought
C) Formal operational thought
D) Concrete operational thought

Question 47

The theory of aging that suggests the body becomes less able to recognize or tolerate the "self" is the:

A) free radical theory.
B) autoimmunity theory.
C) wear-and-tear theory.
D) biologic programming theory.

Question 48

A nurse understands that an average weight for a 12-month-old is:

A) 18.5 pounds.
B) 21.5 pounds.
C) 28.5 pounds.
D) 34.5 pounds.

Question 49

A nurse assessing a toddler should consider which finding abnormal?

A) Lumbar lordosis
B) Cyanotic nailbeds
C) A protruding abdomen
D) A convex lumbar curve

Question 50

A nurse teaching the mother about infant oral hygiene instructs the mother to offer the infant sips of:

A) cola.
B) milk.
C) juice.
D) water.

Question 51

A nurse assessing a 4-month-old infant expects the infant to:

A) crawl up the stairs.
B) creep on the floor at least 30 feet.
C) walk upright with a waddling gait.
D) hold head at a 90-degree angle while prone.

Question 52

A child who uses senses and motor abilities to understand the world is displaying characteristics consistent with Piaget's:

A) sensorimotor stage of cognitive development.
B) preoperational stage of cognitive development.
C) formal operational stage of cognitive development.
D) concrete operational stage of cognitive development.

Question 53

A nurse instructing the mother of a young infant about how to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet should instruct the mother to:

A) introduce fruits and vegetables first.
B) mix foods to allow the infant variety.
C) introduce only one new food at a time.
D) introduce new foods at 24-hour intervals.

Question 54

The theory of aging that suggests there should be a natural withdrawal between the individual and society is the:

A) free radical theory.
B) autoimmunity theory.
C) wear-and-tear theory.
D) disengagement theory.

Question 55

A nurse instructing a group of parents about steps to reduce the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome should instruct the parents to:

A) bottle-feed an infant at night.
B) place infants on their stomach to sleep.
C) keep an infant's room well ventilated.
D) place soft bedding and pillows in an infant's crib.

Question 56

A nurse recognizes that the average resting respiratory rate for a 12-month-old child is approximately:

A) 15 breaths per minute.
B) 20 breaths per minute.
C) 25 breaths per minute.
D) 30 breaths per minute.

Question 57

A nurse assessing a 2-month-old infant expects the infant to:

A) crawl on the floor.
B) creep on the floor.
C) sit up steadily without support.
D) hold its head up while in the prone position.

Question 58

A nurse understands that the typical height for a 12-month-old is:

A) 20 inches.
B) 25 inches.
C) 30 inches.
D) 35 inches.

Question 59

A nurse instructing the mother of a young infant about how to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet should instruct the mother to begin with:

A) meats.
B) fruits.
C) cereals.
D) vegetables.

Question 60

The theory of aging that suggests the older person who is more active socially is more likely to adjust well to aging is the:

A) activity theory.
B) autoimmunity theory.
C) wear-and-tear theory.
D) disengagement theory.

Question 61

A child who has just begun to demonstrate the ability to understand and apply logical operations to help interpret specific experiences or perceptions is in which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational thought
C) Formal operational thought
D) Concrete operational thought

Question 62

The nurse informs a group of college students that young adults will face which challenges in this particular time of life? (Select all that apply.)

A) Starting a family
B) Selecting housing
C) Job security
D) Relations with extended family
E) Establishing intimacy

Question 63

The nurse instructs a group of parents that a rapidly growing 15-year-old boy may require as many as ________ calories a day.

Question 64

A child who is able to use a systematic,scientific problem-solving approach is in which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

A) Sensorimotor
B) Preoperational thought
C) Formal operational thought
D) Concrete operational thought

Question 65

Separation anxiety includes which stage(s)? (Select all that apply.)

A) Detachment
B) Protest
C) Anger
D) Despair
E) Withdrawal

Question 66

The process that refers to gradual change and differentiation is _____________.

Question 67

Growth and development that proceeds from the head toward the feet is known as _____________________.

Question 68

According to Erikson,an infant who was abandoned by his or her primary caregiver is at risk for developing a sense of:

A) guilt.
B) mistrust.
C) isolation.
D) confusion.

Question 69

Growth and development that moves from the center toward the outside is known as ____________________.

Question 70

Any substance such as a drug,alcohol,or virus that interferes with fetal development is called a(n)_____________.