Exam 1 Review, NUR 1023C Exam 1
Study Guide, Exam 1 C7 NUR1023C
FSCJ possible questions and practice
questions, NUR1023C Exam 1 Review
(Revised)
/. Trust vs. Mistrust - Answer-Occurs from Birth to 18 months; Erikson's 1st stage of
Development; Caregiver must provide basic needs. To resolve this stage needs must
be met.
/.Birth to 6 months old - Answer-Makes reflex movements like sucking and startling.
/.I should remove extra blankets, toys, and pillows from my baby's crib - Answer-A nurse
is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
/.Initiative vs. Guilt - Answer-Age: 3-6 years old; Child explores the world and their
abilities; Positive reinforcement leads to a sense of purpose.
/.A,B,C,E
Clapping, offering praise, and giving rewards are all positive reinforcements that are
likely to increase desired behavior(s). Time-out is a type of negative punishment used to
discourage unwanted behavior. - Answer-Which of the following would be examples of
positive reinforcers? (Select all that apply.)
A. Clapping for a child who successfully used the toilet
B. Offering praise for a child who behaved in a store
C. Taking a child to the playground after a positive teacher report
D. Placing a child in time-out for misbehavior.
E. Stickers for positive play with peers.
,/.Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Answer-Age: 18 months - 3 years; Erikson's 2nd
stage of Development; Child strive to make decisions for themselves; Providing
guidance, safety and security; Overly restrictive parents will cause the child to feel
shame and doubt in their own abilities
/.C. Allowing the child limited choices
The toddler's need for autonomy can best be supported by allowing the child choices
within limits. Parents consistently meet the child's needs during the infant period. In later
developmental stages, imaginative play is encouraged, and experimentation is
promoted to determine cause and effect. - Answer-How is the toddler's need for
autonomy best met?
A. The parents' consistently meeting the child's needs
B. Encouraging imaginative play
C. Allowing the child limited choices
D. Promoting experimentation to determine cause and effect
/.3-6 years old - Answer-A child having an imaginary friend or companion is perceived
as normal at this age/stage of childhood development; Should be encouraged.
/.Identity vs. role confusion - Answer-Age: 12-18 years; Erikson's 5th Stage of
Development; Teens develop of sense of who they are (individuality); Decisions about
their education/career choices along with physical changes occur at this stage. If needs
are not met at this stage self doubt emerges.
/.Suicide - Answer-Between ages 12-19 (adolescents); _______________ may be the
result of feelings of inadequacy, depression over bullying or breaking up with a
boyfriend or girlfriend, or mental illness; _____________ is more common in this age
group because their impulse control has not fully developed; thus, they may act on an
impulse without considering the consequences.
/.Industry vs. Inferiority - Answer-Age: 6-12 years; Erikson's 4th Stage of Development;
Refining previously acquired skills and developing a peer social network; Develops a
sense of self-worth based on accomplishments while avoiding feelings of failure.
/.C. Identity vs. role confusion
Rationale: This child's statement indicates a struggle to establish a sense of identity,
which is characteristic of the identity vs. role confusion stage. The intimacy vs. isolation
stage is characterized by establishing intimate bonds of love and friendship. Looking
back over one's life and accepting its meaning are observed in the ego integrity vs.
despair stage of psychosocial development. The generativity vs. stagnation stage is
seen in middle adulthood, where fulfilling life goals that involve family, career, and
society plays an important role. - Answer-A 13-year-old child states, "I don't know if I
,want to go to college or start working after high school." Which stage of psychosocial
development is indicated by this child's uncertainty?
A. Intimacy vs. isolation
B. Ego integrity vs. despair
C. Identity vs. role confusion
D. Generativity vs. stagnation
/.6-12 years old - Answer-Child is now entering school, bones lengthening and slimming
down. Children start participating more frequently in sports and activities.
/.Intimacy vs. Isolation - Answer-Age: 18-40; Erikson's 6th Stage of Development;
Young adults have achieved a sense of identity and have set a path for where they are
going. The main task of this phase is to develop an intimate and trusting relationship
with another person (Physical and emotional intimacy); People who fail at developing
such a relationship may retreat into isolation.
/.18-40 years old - Answer-At which age would assessment of lifestyle including
sensitive issues such as sexual orientation, safe-sex practices, sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs), pregnancy prevention, domestic and intimate partner violence, and
substance use and abuse be appropriate?
/.Intimate Partner Violence - Answer-Any violence occurring between intimate partners
who are living together or separated.
/.B, D
Screening for domestic violence with all patients and asking about abuse will help
identify patients who may be victims. Calling the police is a step that may be taken
when abuse is confirmed but is not a step in identifying victims. Taking this step will be
decided on with the involvement of both health care providers and the patient. Asking
for proof may cause the victim to mistrust the health care provider. Never disregard a
report of abuse. Abusers often are related to or married to the victim. - Answer-Which
step(s) can nurses and health care providers take to remove barriers to identifying and
treating victims of domestic violence? (Select all that apply.)
A. Call the police.
B. Ask about abuse.
C. Ask for proof of domestic violence.
D. Screen for domestic violence with all patients.
E. Disregard reported abuse in spouses.
/.Generativity vs. Stagnation - Answer-Age: 40-65; Erikson's 7th Stage of Development;
More concerned with leaving behind a legacy that'll continue after their death; If the
person fails to grow during this phase, the result may be stagnation with self-absorption
(egocentric behavior) and self-indulgence. Depression
, /.How many times do you get up too urinate at night and how much? When was your
last prostate exam? - Answer-For men aged 40-65, what are some important questions
to ask during a health assessment?
/.Respite Care - Answer-Provides parents and other caregivers with short-term child
care services that offer temporary relief, improve family stability, and reduce the risk of
abuse or neglect. Important for the "Sandwich Generation".
/.Integrity vs. Despair - Answer-Age: 65-Death; It is either they are happy with their life,
or they are upset about it? Person reviews life events and accepts the finality of death.
/.True - Answer-T or F: Many older adults are still sexually active, so as a nurse you
should counsel and educate on safe sex practices.
/.Polypharmacy (1) - Answer-____________ is defined as the simultaneous use of
multiple drugs by a single patient, for one or more conditions.
/.Polypharmacy (2) - Answer-_______________ is a primary cause for delirium, it is
important for the nurse to thoroughly assess the patient's medication list. As a nurse it
may be helpful to educate the member to keep RX's filled with the same pharmacy for
fill history and RX log.
/.C. Giving grades and gifts for satisfactory performances.
Rationale: During the psychosocial development of school-age children, reinforcement
in the form of grades, material rewards, additional privileges, and recognition provides
encouragement and stimulation. A sense of accomplishment also involves the ability to
cooperate, to compete with others, and to cope effectively with people, so separating
children will not promote their mental health. When the reward structure is based on
evidence of mastery, children who are incapable of developing these skills are also at
risk for feelings of inadequacy and inferiority. Comparison with one another can also
cause some children to develop negative feelings towards themselves, and result in a
sense of inferiority. - Answer-The school health nurse is teaching a group of teachers
about promoting the mental health of school-age children. Which action made by the
teachers promotes a sense of industry among the children?
A. Separating children during tasks
B. Basing a reward structure on evidence of mastery
C. Giving grades and gifts for satisfactory performances
D. Comparing the performances of children with one another
/.D. By focusing on simple anatomical diagrams
Rationale: According to Piaget, an 8-year-old child's level of development is in the stage
of concrete operations; the child will benefit from simple, concrete examples. The