RNRS 117- The Concept of Development
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The nurse is discussing theories of growth and development with a couple who
just adopted an infant. The couple asks about nature versus nurture and how
that will impact their infant.
Which is the best response by the nurse?
"Neither genetics nor environment are more important than the other."
"The genetics that an individual has will be more important than the people and
other systems in the environment that he or she is exposed to."
"There is no evidence that either genetics or the environment impact an
individual's growth and development."
"The environment and systems that an individual is exposed to will help promote
growth and development more than genetics." - ANSWER "Neither genetics nor
environment are more important than the other."
Which statement by the nurse reflects understanding of the psychosocial theory
of development?
"In order to achieve psychosocial development, an individual must have
appropriate physical growth."
"The psychosocial theory of development refers to the development of
personality."
"Psychosocial theory of development refers to the development of growth in the
cephalocaudal direction."
"Proximodistal growth is a component of the psychosocial theory of
development." - ANSWER "The psychosocial theory of development refers to the
development of personality."
The graduate nurse is conducting a health history for an infant patient with
possible impaired development.
Which question requires intervention by the preceptor?
"Did you have any problems during the pregnancy?"
"Which developmental milestones has your child accomplished?"
"How many diapers does your infant soil each day?"
"Are there any stressors in your life that affect your interaction with your child?"
- ANSWER "How many diapers does your infant soil each day?"
The nurse is discussing growth and development with an infant's parents. The
infant has begun sucking on their fingers and following sounds.
, Which theory of growth and development is being displayed by these actions?
Psychosocial
Temperament
Moral
Cognitive - ANSWER Cognitive
The nurse is explaining the cognitive theory of development to a parent group.
Which statement should the nurse include?
"The first stage is sensorimotor development, which is the use of reflexes and
the infant's ability to begin to adapt."
"The cognitive theory of development refers to the cephalocaudal and
proximodistal growth of an infant."
"The cognitive theory of development involves the psychosocial development of
the infant to his or her environment."
"The theory of cognitive development involves the development of innate
characteristics that do not change over time." - ANSWER "The first stage is
sensorimotor development, which is the use of reflexes and the infant's ability to
begin to adapt."
The parents of a 5-year-old patient report to the nurse that their child has
extreme difficulty working a zipper and snaps on clothing.
Which statement is an appropriate response by the nurse?
"This is something that your child's teacher can address at the next IEP
meeting."
"The healthcare provider may recommend that your child be evaluated by an
occupational therapist."
"Grasping small objects is something a physical therapist can work on with your
child."
"It is normal for a child to have difficulty with fine motor skills until their muscles
are fully developed around age 7." - ANSWER "The healthcare provider may
recommend that your child be evaluated by an occupational therapist."
The nurse is caring for a young school-age child who experienced prolonged,
severe physical and mental abuse by their parents. The child has lost all ability
to communicate with others due to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Which collaborative therapy should the nurse expect the healthcare provider to
order?
Occupational therapist (OT)
Psychiatrist
Speech language pathologist (SLP)
Psychologist - ANSWER Speech language pathologist (SLP)
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The nurse is discussing theories of growth and development with a couple who
just adopted an infant. The couple asks about nature versus nurture and how
that will impact their infant.
Which is the best response by the nurse?
"Neither genetics nor environment are more important than the other."
"The genetics that an individual has will be more important than the people and
other systems in the environment that he or she is exposed to."
"There is no evidence that either genetics or the environment impact an
individual's growth and development."
"The environment and systems that an individual is exposed to will help promote
growth and development more than genetics." - ANSWER "Neither genetics nor
environment are more important than the other."
Which statement by the nurse reflects understanding of the psychosocial theory
of development?
"In order to achieve psychosocial development, an individual must have
appropriate physical growth."
"The psychosocial theory of development refers to the development of
personality."
"Psychosocial theory of development refers to the development of growth in the
cephalocaudal direction."
"Proximodistal growth is a component of the psychosocial theory of
development." - ANSWER "The psychosocial theory of development refers to the
development of personality."
The graduate nurse is conducting a health history for an infant patient with
possible impaired development.
Which question requires intervention by the preceptor?
"Did you have any problems during the pregnancy?"
"Which developmental milestones has your child accomplished?"
"How many diapers does your infant soil each day?"
"Are there any stressors in your life that affect your interaction with your child?"
- ANSWER "How many diapers does your infant soil each day?"
The nurse is discussing growth and development with an infant's parents. The
infant has begun sucking on their fingers and following sounds.
, Which theory of growth and development is being displayed by these actions?
Psychosocial
Temperament
Moral
Cognitive - ANSWER Cognitive
The nurse is explaining the cognitive theory of development to a parent group.
Which statement should the nurse include?
"The first stage is sensorimotor development, which is the use of reflexes and
the infant's ability to begin to adapt."
"The cognitive theory of development refers to the cephalocaudal and
proximodistal growth of an infant."
"The cognitive theory of development involves the psychosocial development of
the infant to his or her environment."
"The theory of cognitive development involves the development of innate
characteristics that do not change over time." - ANSWER "The first stage is
sensorimotor development, which is the use of reflexes and the infant's ability to
begin to adapt."
The parents of a 5-year-old patient report to the nurse that their child has
extreme difficulty working a zipper and snaps on clothing.
Which statement is an appropriate response by the nurse?
"This is something that your child's teacher can address at the next IEP
meeting."
"The healthcare provider may recommend that your child be evaluated by an
occupational therapist."
"Grasping small objects is something a physical therapist can work on with your
child."
"It is normal for a child to have difficulty with fine motor skills until their muscles
are fully developed around age 7." - ANSWER "The healthcare provider may
recommend that your child be evaluated by an occupational therapist."
The nurse is caring for a young school-age child who experienced prolonged,
severe physical and mental abuse by their parents. The child has lost all ability
to communicate with others due to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Which collaborative therapy should the nurse expect the healthcare provider to
order?
Occupational therapist (OT)
Psychiatrist
Speech language pathologist (SLP)
Psychologist - ANSWER Speech language pathologist (SLP)
