ATI Pediatric Growth and Development Test
Questions with Verified Answers Graded A
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old who is hospitalized and throws a tantrum when his
parents leave. Which of the following toys should the nurse provide to alleviate the child's
stress?
a) Set of building blocks
b) Toy hammer and pounding board
c) Picture book about hospitals
d) stuffed animal - Ans -B) Toy hammer and pounding board.
All toys are age appropriate, but a toy hammer and pounding board helps the child to
express the anger and frustration he feels about the parent leaving but lacks the verbal
ability to express.
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is descending stairs by placing both feet on
each step and holding on to the railing. The nurse should understand that these actions are
developmentally appropriate at which of the following ages?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years - Ans -a) 3 years
At age 3, children can typically ascend stairs using alternating feet but still descend by
placing both feet on each step.
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, (By age 4, children can descend stairs using alternating feet and holding the railing; By age
5, children's balance improves, but continue hold the railing when ascending and
descending stairs; At age 6, balance improves so that children are proficient at ascending
and descending stairs)
Correct order of Erikson's developmental theory - Ans -1) Trust vs mistrust
2) Autonomy vs shame and doubt
3) Initiative vs guilt
4) Industry vs inferiority
5) Identity vs role confusion
trust vs mistrust stage - Ans -Born - 1 year
Erikson's stage in which infants decide whether the world is friendly or hostile. They decide
depending on whether they can trust that their basic needs will be met. If successful, the
result is trust and hopefulness.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Ans -Toddler, 1-3 years
Erikson's stage in which a toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently;
failure to do so causes shame and doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt - Ans -Preschooler, 3-6 years
Erikson's third stage in which the child finds independence in planning, playing and other
activities
Industry vs. Inferiority - Ans -School age, 6-12 years
Erikson's stage when the child learns to be productive
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identity vs. role confusion - Ans -Adolescent, 12-18 years
Questions with Verified Answers Graded A
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old who is hospitalized and throws a tantrum when his
parents leave. Which of the following toys should the nurse provide to alleviate the child's
stress?
a) Set of building blocks
b) Toy hammer and pounding board
c) Picture book about hospitals
d) stuffed animal - Ans -B) Toy hammer and pounding board.
All toys are age appropriate, but a toy hammer and pounding board helps the child to
express the anger and frustration he feels about the parent leaving but lacks the verbal
ability to express.
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is descending stairs by placing both feet on
each step and holding on to the railing. The nurse should understand that these actions are
developmentally appropriate at which of the following ages?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years - Ans -a) 3 years
At age 3, children can typically ascend stairs using alternating feet but still descend by
placing both feet on each step.
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, (By age 4, children can descend stairs using alternating feet and holding the railing; By age
5, children's balance improves, but continue hold the railing when ascending and
descending stairs; At age 6, balance improves so that children are proficient at ascending
and descending stairs)
Correct order of Erikson's developmental theory - Ans -1) Trust vs mistrust
2) Autonomy vs shame and doubt
3) Initiative vs guilt
4) Industry vs inferiority
5) Identity vs role confusion
trust vs mistrust stage - Ans -Born - 1 year
Erikson's stage in which infants decide whether the world is friendly or hostile. They decide
depending on whether they can trust that their basic needs will be met. If successful, the
result is trust and hopefulness.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Ans -Toddler, 1-3 years
Erikson's stage in which a toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently;
failure to do so causes shame and doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt - Ans -Preschooler, 3-6 years
Erikson's third stage in which the child finds independence in planning, playing and other
activities
Industry vs. Inferiority - Ans -School age, 6-12 years
Erikson's stage when the child learns to be productive
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identity vs. role confusion - Ans -Adolescent, 12-18 years
