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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."
"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."
"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?"
"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