,Test Bank- Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated
Handbo ok 4th Edition (Karen G. Duderstadt,
,
, Pediatric Physical Examination 4th Edition Duderstadt TESTBANK
Chapter 1: Approach To Care And Assessment Of Children And Adolescents
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Nurse Is Reviewing Developmental Concepts For Infants And Children. Which Statement
Best Describes Development In Infants And Children?
a. Development, A Predictable And Orderly Process, Occurs At Varying Rates
Within Normal Limits.
b. Development Is Primarily Related To The Growth In The Number And Size Of Cells.
c. Development Occurs In A Proximodistal Direction With Fine Muscle
Development Occurring First.
d. Development Is More Easily And Accurately Measured Than Growth.
SOLUTION:A
Development, A Continuous Orderly Process, Provides The Basis For Increases In The Childs
Function And Complexity Of Behavior. The Increases In Rate Of Function And Complexity
Can Vary Normally Within Limits For Each Child. An Increase In The Number And Size Of
Cells Is A Definition For Growth. Development Proceeds In A Proximodistal Direction With
Fine Muscle Organization Occurring As A Result Of Large Muscle Organization. Development
Is A More Complex Process That Is Affected By Many Factors; Therefore, It Is Less Easily
And Accurately Measured. Growth Is A Predictable Process With Standard Measurement
Methods.
2. Frequent Developmental Assessments Are Important For Which Reason?
a. Stable Developmental Periods During Infancy Provide An Opportunity To
Identify Any Delays Or Deficits.
b. Infants Need Stimulation Specific To The Stage Of Development.
c. Critical Periods Of Development Occur During Childhood.
d. Child Development Is Unpredictable And Needs Monitoring.
Handbo ok 4th Edition (Karen G. Duderstadt,
,
, Pediatric Physical Examination 4th Edition Duderstadt TESTBANK
Chapter 1: Approach To Care And Assessment Of Children And Adolescents
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Nurse Is Reviewing Developmental Concepts For Infants And Children. Which Statement
Best Describes Development In Infants And Children?
a. Development, A Predictable And Orderly Process, Occurs At Varying Rates
Within Normal Limits.
b. Development Is Primarily Related To The Growth In The Number And Size Of Cells.
c. Development Occurs In A Proximodistal Direction With Fine Muscle
Development Occurring First.
d. Development Is More Easily And Accurately Measured Than Growth.
SOLUTION:A
Development, A Continuous Orderly Process, Provides The Basis For Increases In The Childs
Function And Complexity Of Behavior. The Increases In Rate Of Function And Complexity
Can Vary Normally Within Limits For Each Child. An Increase In The Number And Size Of
Cells Is A Definition For Growth. Development Proceeds In A Proximodistal Direction With
Fine Muscle Organization Occurring As A Result Of Large Muscle Organization. Development
Is A More Complex Process That Is Affected By Many Factors; Therefore, It Is Less Easily
And Accurately Measured. Growth Is A Predictable Process With Standard Measurement
Methods.
2. Frequent Developmental Assessments Are Important For Which Reason?
a. Stable Developmental Periods During Infancy Provide An Opportunity To
Identify Any Delays Or Deficits.
b. Infants Need Stimulation Specific To The Stage Of Development.
c. Critical Periods Of Development Occur During Childhood.
d. Child Development Is Unpredictable And Needs Monitoring.
