Developmentally Appropriate Care of the Pediatric Patient
2023 Questions and Answers with complete solution
Which of the following activities would NOT be appropriate in caring for a
schoolchild?
Limit visitation or communication with friends.
Even young children should be encouraged to participate in making some
medical decisions.
True
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be true of a 10-year-old girl?
She has a thorough understanding of anatomy, bodily functions, and illness.
Each healthcare facility is responsible for defining and describing the exact
competencies required of its employees. Regarding these definitions and
descriptions, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
Once a facility has defined and documented its competency expectations, it has no
further responsibilities with regard to the age-specific competencies of its employees.
A caregiver demonstrates competency to provide age-related care by:
Both a and b
Jason is a child under your care. In talking with his mother, you learn that he
takes a bath every night before bed and sleeps with a night-light. His mother
stays in his room with him until he drifts off to sleep. Based on your knowledge of
age-related psychosocial and developmental characteristics, Jason is in which
pediatric age group?
Preschooler
Age specific competencies are necessary for:
All of the above
Depression and suicide are concerns for adolescents and schoolchildren.
True
As children grow, they demand greater and greater independence. Ensure their
safety by limiting their ability to make choices.
False
Your pediatric patient is very inquisitive, can speak with a limited vocabulary,
loves to explore the world through taste, touch, listening, and smelling, and will
follow simple commands. Your patient is a(n):
Toddler
You can stop screening for abuse in:
None of the above
Preschoolers develop the ability to:
All of the above
Which of the following should be considered when giving medication to a
toddler?
A and C
An infant who is separated from a primary caregiver will show signs of fear and
anxiety.
True
2023 Questions and Answers with complete solution
Which of the following activities would NOT be appropriate in caring for a
schoolchild?
Limit visitation or communication with friends.
Even young children should be encouraged to participate in making some
medical decisions.
True
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be true of a 10-year-old girl?
She has a thorough understanding of anatomy, bodily functions, and illness.
Each healthcare facility is responsible for defining and describing the exact
competencies required of its employees. Regarding these definitions and
descriptions, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
Once a facility has defined and documented its competency expectations, it has no
further responsibilities with regard to the age-specific competencies of its employees.
A caregiver demonstrates competency to provide age-related care by:
Both a and b
Jason is a child under your care. In talking with his mother, you learn that he
takes a bath every night before bed and sleeps with a night-light. His mother
stays in his room with him until he drifts off to sleep. Based on your knowledge of
age-related psychosocial and developmental characteristics, Jason is in which
pediatric age group?
Preschooler
Age specific competencies are necessary for:
All of the above
Depression and suicide are concerns for adolescents and schoolchildren.
True
As children grow, they demand greater and greater independence. Ensure their
safety by limiting their ability to make choices.
False
Your pediatric patient is very inquisitive, can speak with a limited vocabulary,
loves to explore the world through taste, touch, listening, and smelling, and will
follow simple commands. Your patient is a(n):
Toddler
You can stop screening for abuse in:
None of the above
Preschoolers develop the ability to:
All of the above
Which of the following should be considered when giving medication to a
toddler?
A and C
An infant who is separated from a primary caregiver will show signs of fear and
anxiety.
True
