Question 1

The nurse is observing a 2-year-old hospitalized patient in the playroom. Which activity will the nurse $\bold{most}$ likely observe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seeking out same sex children to play with 
B)  Participating as the leader of a small group activity 
C)  Sitting beside another child while playing with blocks 
D)  Separating building blocks into groups by size and color 
A)  Seeking out same sex children to play with 
B)  Participating as the leader of a small group activity 
C)  Sitting beside another child while playing with blocks 
D)  Separating building blocks into groups by size and color

Question 2

A nurse is teaching parents about the fine motor skills of infants to help parents understand development growth and needs. Match the information to the correct age that the nurse should include in the teaching session.
-8 to 10 months

Accepted Answer

A) Can place objects into containers 
B) Pulls a string to obtain an object 
C) Can hold a baby bottle 
D) Holds rattle for short periods 
E) Uses pincer grasp well 
A) Can place objects into containers 
B) Pulls a string to obtain an object 
C) Can hold a baby bottle 
D) Holds rattle for short periods 
E) Uses pincer grasp well

Question 3

The nurse is teaching a parent about developmental needs of a 9-month-old infant. Which statement from the parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  "My child will begin to speak in sentences by 1 year of age." 
B)  "My child will probably enjoy playing peek-a-boo." 
C)  "My child will sleep about 7 to 8 hours a night." 
D)  "My child will be ready to try low-fat milk." 
A)  "My child will begin to speak in sentences by 1 year of age." 
B)  "My child will probably enjoy playing peek-a-boo." 
C)  "My child will sleep about 7 to 8 hours a night." 
D)  "My child will be ready to try low-fat milk."

Question 4

A mother has delivered a healthy newborn. Which action is priority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage close physical contact as soon as possible after birth. 
B)  Isolate the newborn in the nursery during the first hour after delivery. 
C)  Never leave the newborn alone with the mother during the first 8 hours after delivery. 
D)  Do not allow the newborn to remain with parents until the second hour after delivery. 
A)  Encourage close physical contact as soon as possible after birth. 
B)  Isolate the newborn in the nursery during the first hour after delivery. 
C)  Never leave the newborn alone with the mother during the first 8 hours after delivery. 
D)  Do not allow the newborn to remain with parents until the second hour after delivery.

Question 5

A nurse is teaching the staff about development. Which information indicates the nurse needs to follow up?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Development proceeds in a cephalocaudal pattern." 
B)  "Development proceeds in a proximal-distal pattern." 
C)  "Development proceeds at a slower rate during the embryonic stage." 
D)  "Development proceeds at a predictive rate from the moment of conception." 
A)  "Development proceeds in a cephalocaudal pattern." 
B)  "Development proceeds in a proximal-distal pattern." 
C)  "Development proceeds at a slower rate during the embryonic stage." 
D)  "Development proceeds at a predictive rate from the moment of conception."

Question 6

The parent brings a child to the clinic for a 12-month well visit. The child weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. Which finding will cause the nurse to intervene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Height of 30 inches 
B)  Weight of 16 pounds 
C)  Is not yet potty-trained 
D)  Is not yet walking up stairs 
A)  Height of 30 inches 
B)  Weight of 16 pounds 
C)  Is not yet potty-trained 
D)  Is not yet walking up stairs

Question 7

Which statement, if made by a parent, will require further instruction from the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I should not be surprised that my teenage son has so many friends." 
B)  "I get worried because my teenage son thinks he's indestructible." 
C)  "I should cover for my 10-year-old son when he makes mistakes until he learns the ropes." 
D)  "I usually have nutritious snacks available because my 10-year-old son is always hungry right after school." 
A)  "I should not be surprised that my teenage son has so many friends." 
B)  "I get worried because my teenage son thinks he's indestructible." 
C)  "I should cover for my 10-year-old son when he makes mistakes until he learns the ropes." 
D)  "I usually have nutritious snacks available because my 10-year-old son is always hungry right after school."

Question 8

Which assessment finding of a school-aged patient should alert the nurse to a possible developmental delay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbalization of "I have no friends" 
B)  Absence of secondary sex characteristics 
C)  Curiosity about sexuality 
D)  Lack of group identity 
A)  Verbalization of "I have no friends" 
B)  Absence of secondary sex characteristics 
C)  Curiosity about sexuality 
D)  Lack of group identity

Question 9

A mother expresses concern because her 5-year-old child frequently talks about friends who don't exist. What is the nurse's best response to this mother's concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Have you considered a child psychological evaluation?" 
B)  "You should stop your child from playing electronic games." 
C)  "Pretend play is a sign your child watches too much television." 
D)  "It's very normal for a child this age to have imaginary playmates." 
A)  "Have you considered a child psychological evaluation?" 
B)  "You should stop your child from playing electronic games." 
C)  "Pretend play is a sign your child watches too much television." 
D)  "It's very normal for a child this age to have imaginary playmates."

Question 10

A nurse performs an assessment on a healthy newborn. Which assessment finding will the nurse document as normal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cyanosis of the feet and hands for the first 48 hours 
B)  Triangle-shaped anterior fontanel 
C)  Sporadic motor movements 
D)  Weight of 4800 grams 
A)  Cyanosis of the feet and hands for the first 48 hours 
B)  Triangle-shaped anterior fontanel 
C)  Sporadic motor movements 
D)  Weight of 4800 grams

Exam 12: Conception Through Adolescence

The nurse is observing a 2-year-old hospitalized patient in the playroom. Which activity will the nurse most\bold{most}most likely observe?

A nurse is teaching parents about the fine motor skills of infants to help parents understand development growth and needs. Match the information to the correct age that the nurse should include in the teaching session. -8 to 10 months

The nurse is teaching a parent about developmental needs of a 9-month-old infant. Which statement from the parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

A mother has delivered a healthy newborn. Which action is priority?

A nurse is teaching the staff about development. Which information indicates the nurse needs to follow up?

The parent brings a child to the clinic for a 12-month well visit. The child weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. Which finding will cause the nurse to intervene?

Which statement, if made by a parent, will require further instruction from the nurse?

Which assessment finding of a school-aged patient should alert the nurse to a possible developmental delay?

A mother expresses concern because her 5-year-old child frequently talks about friends who don't exist. What is the nurse's best response to this mother's concern?

A nurse performs an assessment on a healthy newborn. Which assessment finding will the nurse document as normal?

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The nurse is observing a 2-year-old hospitalized patient in the playroom. Which activity will the nurse $\bold{most}$ likely observe?