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Fundamentals for Nursing 11th Edition ATI Review Module
Content Mastery Series by Alissa Althoff | Complete
Questions & Answers 2025/2026
A nurse is aware that preschoolers often display a developmental characteristic that
makes them treat dolls or stuffed animals as if they have thoughts and feelings. This is
an example of:
1. Logical reasoning.
2. Egocentrism.
3. Concrete thinking.
4. Animism.
4
A 9-year-old child has a difficult time making friends at school and being chosen to
play on teams. He also has trouble completing his homework and, as a result,
receives little positive feedback from his parents or teacher. According to Erikson's
theory, failure at this stage of development results in: (Select all that apply.)
1. Feelings of inadequacy.
2. A sense of guilt.
3. A poor sense of self.
4. Feelings of inferiority.
5. Mistrust.
1
A nurse teaches parents how to have their children learn impulse control and
cooperative behaviors. This would be during which of Erikson's stages of
development?
1. Trust versus mistrust
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2. Initiative versus guilt
3. Industry versus inferiority
4. Autonomy versus sense of shame and doubt
2
When Ryan was 3 months old, he had a toy train; when his view of the train was
blocked, he did not search for it. Now that he is 9 months old, he looks for it, reflecting
the presence of:
1. Object permanence.
2. Sensorimotor play.
3. Schemata.
4. Magical thinking.
1
When preparing a 4-year-old child for a procedure, which method is developmentally
most appropriate for the nurse to use?
1. Allowing the child to watch another child undergoing the same procedure
2. Showing the child pictures of what will be experienced
3. Talking to the child in simple terms about what will happen
4. Preparing the child through play with a doll and toy medical equipment
4
A nurse is caring for a man who is recently retired and who appears withdrawn. He
says he is "bored with life." The nurse helps this individual find meaning in life by:
1. Encouraging him to reflect on his relationships with others.
2. Encouraging relocation to a new city.
3. Explaining the need to simplify life.
4. Encouraging him to adopt a new pet.
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According to Piaget's cognitive theory, a 12-year-old child is most likely to engage in
which of the following activities? (Select all that apply.)
1. Using building blocks to determine how houses are constructed
2. Writing a story about a clown who wants to leave the circus
3. Drawing pictures of a family using stick figures
4. Writing an essay about patriotism
5. Hanging out with a best friend
2. Writing a story about a clown who wants to leave the circus
5. Hanging out with a best friend
Elizabeth, who is having unprotected sex with her boyfriend, comments to her friends,
"Did you hear about Kathy? You know, she fools around so much; I heard she was
pregnant. That would never happen to me!" This is an example of adolescent:
1. Imaginary audience.
2. False-belief syndrome.
3. Personal fable.
4. Sense of invulnerability.
4
Which of the following are examples of the conventional reasoning form of cognitive
development? (Select all that apply.)
1. A 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of a chronic
illness. She is concerned about her treatment options in relation to her ability to continue to
care for her family. As she considers the options and alternatives, she incorporates
information, her values, and emotions to decide which plan will be the best fit for her.
2. A young father is considering whether or not to return to school for a graduate degree. He
considers the impact the time commitment may have on the needs of his wife and infant
son.
3. A teenage girl is encouraged by her peers to engage in shoplifting. She decides not to join
her peers in this activity because she is afraid of getting caught in the act.
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4. A single mother of two children is unhappy with her employer. She has been unable to
secure alternate employment but decides to quit her current job.
5. A young man drives over the speed limit regularly because he thinks he is an excellent
driver and will not get into a car accident.
1. A 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of a chronic
illness. She is concerned about her treatment options in relation to her ability to continue
to care for her family. As she considers the options and alternatives, she incorporates
information, her values, and emotions to decide which plan will be the best fit for her.
2. A young father is considering whether or not to return to school for a graduate degree. He
considers the impact the time commitment may have on the needs of his wife and infant
son.
Dave reports being happy and satisfied with his life. What do we know about him?
1. He is in one of the later developmental periods, concerned with reviewing his life.
2. He is atypical, since most people in any of the developmental stages report significant
dissatisfaction with their lives.
3. He is in one of the earlier developmental periods, concerned with establishing a career
and satisfying long-term relationships.
4. It is difficult to determine Dave's developmental stage since most people report overall
satisfaction with their lives in all stages.
4
Which of the following should be included in health teaching for a pregnant patient?
(Select all that apply.)
1. Exposure of the fetus to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco can cause abnormal development.
2. Nutritional needs increase during pregnancy, and eating healthy foods is important.
3. Complementary and alternative therapies should always be avoided during pregnancy.
4. Provide education on self-care to reduce common discomforts of pregnancy, such as
nausea.
5. Recommend birthing classes to prepare the mother for the birthing process.
Fundamentals for Nursing 11th Edition ATI Review Module
Content Mastery Series by Alissa Althoff | Complete
Questions & Answers 2025/2026
A nurse is aware that preschoolers often display a developmental characteristic that
makes them treat dolls or stuffed animals as if they have thoughts and feelings. This is
an example of:
1. Logical reasoning.
2. Egocentrism.
3. Concrete thinking.
4. Animism.
4
A 9-year-old child has a difficult time making friends at school and being chosen to
play on teams. He also has trouble completing his homework and, as a result,
receives little positive feedback from his parents or teacher. According to Erikson's
theory, failure at this stage of development results in: (Select all that apply.)
1. Feelings of inadequacy.
2. A sense of guilt.
3. A poor sense of self.
4. Feelings of inferiority.
5. Mistrust.
1
A nurse teaches parents how to have their children learn impulse control and
cooperative behaviors. This would be during which of Erikson's stages of
development?
1. Trust versus mistrust
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2. Initiative versus guilt
3. Industry versus inferiority
4. Autonomy versus sense of shame and doubt
2
When Ryan was 3 months old, he had a toy train; when his view of the train was
blocked, he did not search for it. Now that he is 9 months old, he looks for it, reflecting
the presence of:
1. Object permanence.
2. Sensorimotor play.
3. Schemata.
4. Magical thinking.
1
When preparing a 4-year-old child for a procedure, which method is developmentally
most appropriate for the nurse to use?
1. Allowing the child to watch another child undergoing the same procedure
2. Showing the child pictures of what will be experienced
3. Talking to the child in simple terms about what will happen
4. Preparing the child through play with a doll and toy medical equipment
4
A nurse is caring for a man who is recently retired and who appears withdrawn. He
says he is "bored with life." The nurse helps this individual find meaning in life by:
1. Encouraging him to reflect on his relationships with others.
2. Encouraging relocation to a new city.
3. Explaining the need to simplify life.
4. Encouraging him to adopt a new pet.
1
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According to Piaget's cognitive theory, a 12-year-old child is most likely to engage in
which of the following activities? (Select all that apply.)
1. Using building blocks to determine how houses are constructed
2. Writing a story about a clown who wants to leave the circus
3. Drawing pictures of a family using stick figures
4. Writing an essay about patriotism
5. Hanging out with a best friend
2. Writing a story about a clown who wants to leave the circus
5. Hanging out with a best friend
Elizabeth, who is having unprotected sex with her boyfriend, comments to her friends,
"Did you hear about Kathy? You know, she fools around so much; I heard she was
pregnant. That would never happen to me!" This is an example of adolescent:
1. Imaginary audience.
2. False-belief syndrome.
3. Personal fable.
4. Sense of invulnerability.
4
Which of the following are examples of the conventional reasoning form of cognitive
development? (Select all that apply.)
1. A 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of a chronic
illness. She is concerned about her treatment options in relation to her ability to continue to
care for her family. As she considers the options and alternatives, she incorporates
information, her values, and emotions to decide which plan will be the best fit for her.
2. A young father is considering whether or not to return to school for a graduate degree. He
considers the impact the time commitment may have on the needs of his wife and infant
son.
3. A teenage girl is encouraged by her peers to engage in shoplifting. She decides not to join
her peers in this activity because she is afraid of getting caught in the act.
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4. A single mother of two children is unhappy with her employer. She has been unable to
secure alternate employment but decides to quit her current job.
5. A young man drives over the speed limit regularly because he thinks he is an excellent
driver and will not get into a car accident.
1. A 35-year-old woman is speaking with you about her recent diagnosis of a chronic
illness. She is concerned about her treatment options in relation to her ability to continue
to care for her family. As she considers the options and alternatives, she incorporates
information, her values, and emotions to decide which plan will be the best fit for her.
2. A young father is considering whether or not to return to school for a graduate degree. He
considers the impact the time commitment may have on the needs of his wife and infant
son.
Dave reports being happy and satisfied with his life. What do we know about him?
1. He is in one of the later developmental periods, concerned with reviewing his life.
2. He is atypical, since most people in any of the developmental stages report significant
dissatisfaction with their lives.
3. He is in one of the earlier developmental periods, concerned with establishing a career
and satisfying long-term relationships.
4. It is difficult to determine Dave's developmental stage since most people report overall
satisfaction with their lives in all stages.
4
Which of the following should be included in health teaching for a pregnant patient?
(Select all that apply.)
1. Exposure of the fetus to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco can cause abnormal development.
2. Nutritional needs increase during pregnancy, and eating healthy foods is important.
3. Complementary and alternative therapies should always be avoided during pregnancy.
4. Provide education on self-care to reduce common discomforts of pregnancy, such as
nausea.
5. Recommend birthing classes to prepare the mother for the birthing process.
