PN 1 Exam 2 Pediatric Adult Nursing Exam Prep: Erikson Trust vs
Mistrust Autonomy Initiative Industry Identity Intimacy Generativity
Ego Integrity Growth Development Milestones Reflexes Moro Tonic
Neck Babinski Immunizations HepB Dtap MMR IPV HIB Varicella HPV
Flu Nutrition Breast Milk Solids Whole Milk Low Fat Medication
Administration Oral IM EMLA Ear Drops Safe Techniques Pain
Management GI Renal Colitis Chron Small Bowel Obstruction Peptic
Ulcer Post Op Care Safety Legal Ethics Informed Consent Beneficence
Nonmaleficence Nursing Standards Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Erikson's Age Development Stages
o Infant: Trust vs. Mistrust
o Toddler: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
o Preschooler: Initiative vs. Guilt
o School Age: Industry vs. Inferiority
o Adolescents: Identity vs. Role Confusion
o Young Adult: Intimacy vs. Isolation
o Middle Adult: Generativity vs. Stagnation
o Older Adult: Ego Integrity vs. Despair
Infant (birth-1 year) Erikson's
Trust vs. Mistrust
,- attachment
- separation anxiety at 4-8 months
- "stranger danger" at 6-8 months
Toddler (1-3 years) Erikson's
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
- independent
- separation anxiety continues
- might show regression as a sign of anxiety
Preschoolers (3-6 years) Erikson's
Initiative vs. guilt
- They take on new experiences, despite not having all of the physical abilities necessary to be
successful at everything.
- If they can no accomplish a task, they can feel guilty and believe they have misbehaved.
School Age (6-12 years) Erikson's
Industry vs. Inferiority
- develop a sense of industry through advances in learning.
, - tasks that increase self worth, motivate them.
- Stress is common in this age group.
- Fears of ridicule by peers and teachers over school related issues are common. Nervous
behavior is common with stress, such as nail biting.
Adolescents (12-20 years) Erikson's
Identity vs. Role confusion
- they develop a sense of personal identity that family expectations influence.
- strive for independence from parents and identify with peers.
Young Adults (20-35 years) Erikson's
Intimacy vs. Isolation
- They can take on more adult commitments and responsibilities.
- occupational choices relate to high goals/dreams, exploration/experimentation.
Middle Adults (35-65 years) Erikson's
Generativity vs. Stagnation
- Strive for generativity
- use life as an opportunity for creativity and productivity
- have concern for others
Mistrust Autonomy Initiative Industry Identity Intimacy Generativity
Ego Integrity Growth Development Milestones Reflexes Moro Tonic
Neck Babinski Immunizations HepB Dtap MMR IPV HIB Varicella HPV
Flu Nutrition Breast Milk Solids Whole Milk Low Fat Medication
Administration Oral IM EMLA Ear Drops Safe Techniques Pain
Management GI Renal Colitis Chron Small Bowel Obstruction Peptic
Ulcer Post Op Care Safety Legal Ethics Informed Consent Beneficence
Nonmaleficence Nursing Standards Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Erikson's Age Development Stages
o Infant: Trust vs. Mistrust
o Toddler: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
o Preschooler: Initiative vs. Guilt
o School Age: Industry vs. Inferiority
o Adolescents: Identity vs. Role Confusion
o Young Adult: Intimacy vs. Isolation
o Middle Adult: Generativity vs. Stagnation
o Older Adult: Ego Integrity vs. Despair
Infant (birth-1 year) Erikson's
Trust vs. Mistrust
,- attachment
- separation anxiety at 4-8 months
- "stranger danger" at 6-8 months
Toddler (1-3 years) Erikson's
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
- independent
- separation anxiety continues
- might show regression as a sign of anxiety
Preschoolers (3-6 years) Erikson's
Initiative vs. guilt
- They take on new experiences, despite not having all of the physical abilities necessary to be
successful at everything.
- If they can no accomplish a task, they can feel guilty and believe they have misbehaved.
School Age (6-12 years) Erikson's
Industry vs. Inferiority
- develop a sense of industry through advances in learning.
, - tasks that increase self worth, motivate them.
- Stress is common in this age group.
- Fears of ridicule by peers and teachers over school related issues are common. Nervous
behavior is common with stress, such as nail biting.
Adolescents (12-20 years) Erikson's
Identity vs. Role confusion
- they develop a sense of personal identity that family expectations influence.
- strive for independence from parents and identify with peers.
Young Adults (20-35 years) Erikson's
Intimacy vs. Isolation
- They can take on more adult commitments and responsibilities.
- occupational choices relate to high goals/dreams, exploration/experimentation.
Middle Adults (35-65 years) Erikson's
Generativity vs. Stagnation
- Strive for generativity
- use life as an opportunity for creativity and productivity
- have concern for others
