Pediatric Nursing Exam 1 Questions with
Answers
goals of pediatric nursing - Correct Answer -care to the children
-to guide parents in child care
-prevent disease & alleviate suffering
-promote growth & development of children
stages of growth & development - Correct Answer neonate- first 28 days of life
infancy- birth to 1 year
toddler- 1 to 3 years
preschooler- 3 to 6 yrs.
school ager- 6 to 12 years
adolescent- 12 to 19 years
neonate - Correct Answer first 28 days of life
infancy - Correct Answer birth to 1 year
toddler - Correct Answer 1 to 3 years
preschooler - Correct Answer 3 to 6 years
school ager - Correct Answer 6-12 years
adolescent - Correct Answer 12 to 19 years
birth to 1.5-2 years AND
from puberty to 15 years - Correct Answer a rapid pace of growth from birth to
2 years to puberty
-4-6lbs/yr. - Correct Answer a slower pace of growth from
16 years to 24 years (when full adult size is reached) - Correct Answer a sharp decline
of growth from
, 4 years - Correct Answer birth length doubles by
doubles by 6 months, triples by 12 months - Correct Answer how does birth weight
changes
8 months - Correct Answer a child can sit unsupported by
2 years - Correct Answer a child is able to speak 2-3 word sentences by
2 years - Correct Answer 50% of adult height is reached by
hold their head up - Correct Answer by 3 months a child should be able to
9 months - Correct Answer a baby should be able to "get up" crawl/pull themselves up
by
12 months - Correct Answer a baby should be able to stand up by
page - Correct Answer theorists associated with periods of cognitive development
Erikson - Correct Answer theorist associated with psychosocial development
Erikson: trust vs miss trust - Correct Answer -birth to 1 year (infant)
-set a sense of trust when basic needs are met
Erickson: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Correct Answer - 1 to 3 years (toddler)
-increasingly dependent
-nurses should allow for self-care & imitation (let them help.. hold something/pressing a
button)
-fear of intrusive procedures
Erickson: Initiative vs Guilt - Correct Answer 3-6 years (preschooler)
-learns to initiate play
-run should encourage to explore environment w. senses, promote imagination
-fear body mutilation
-motivate to continue trying
Erikson: Industry vs. Inferiority - Correct Answer 6-12 yrs. (school age)
-learns self-worth
-allow children to compete & cooperate
-fear loss of control
-sports, activities outside of home
-give them control over small choices (pick band aid, liquid or pill, pick a game)
Erikson: Identity vs. Role Confusion - Correct Answer 12-18 (adolescent)
Answers
goals of pediatric nursing - Correct Answer -care to the children
-to guide parents in child care
-prevent disease & alleviate suffering
-promote growth & development of children
stages of growth & development - Correct Answer neonate- first 28 days of life
infancy- birth to 1 year
toddler- 1 to 3 years
preschooler- 3 to 6 yrs.
school ager- 6 to 12 years
adolescent- 12 to 19 years
neonate - Correct Answer first 28 days of life
infancy - Correct Answer birth to 1 year
toddler - Correct Answer 1 to 3 years
preschooler - Correct Answer 3 to 6 years
school ager - Correct Answer 6-12 years
adolescent - Correct Answer 12 to 19 years
birth to 1.5-2 years AND
from puberty to 15 years - Correct Answer a rapid pace of growth from birth to
2 years to puberty
-4-6lbs/yr. - Correct Answer a slower pace of growth from
16 years to 24 years (when full adult size is reached) - Correct Answer a sharp decline
of growth from
, 4 years - Correct Answer birth length doubles by
doubles by 6 months, triples by 12 months - Correct Answer how does birth weight
changes
8 months - Correct Answer a child can sit unsupported by
2 years - Correct Answer a child is able to speak 2-3 word sentences by
2 years - Correct Answer 50% of adult height is reached by
hold their head up - Correct Answer by 3 months a child should be able to
9 months - Correct Answer a baby should be able to "get up" crawl/pull themselves up
by
12 months - Correct Answer a baby should be able to stand up by
page - Correct Answer theorists associated with periods of cognitive development
Erikson - Correct Answer theorist associated with psychosocial development
Erikson: trust vs miss trust - Correct Answer -birth to 1 year (infant)
-set a sense of trust when basic needs are met
Erickson: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Correct Answer - 1 to 3 years (toddler)
-increasingly dependent
-nurses should allow for self-care & imitation (let them help.. hold something/pressing a
button)
-fear of intrusive procedures
Erickson: Initiative vs Guilt - Correct Answer 3-6 years (preschooler)
-learns to initiate play
-run should encourage to explore environment w. senses, promote imagination
-fear body mutilation
-motivate to continue trying
Erikson: Industry vs. Inferiority - Correct Answer 6-12 yrs. (school age)
-learns self-worth
-allow children to compete & cooperate
-fear loss of control
-sports, activities outside of home
-give them control over small choices (pick band aid, liquid or pill, pick a game)
Erikson: Identity vs. Role Confusion - Correct Answer 12-18 (adolescent)
