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Growth and Development Throughout the Life Span

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Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Growth and Development Throughout the Life Span

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Question 1 of 5

Growth that progresses from the head downward is known as what type of pattern?

A. Caudocephalad

B. Cephalocaudal

C. Proximodistal

D. Distoproximal

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Question 2 of 5

When an infant cries, a caregiver comes to give comfort so that the infant learns that her needs will be met. This is an example of:

A. the theory of physical development.

B. Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

C. Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

D. Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.

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Question 3 of 5

You are caring for a 10-year-old child who has had major surgery. When you get ready to change his dressing, he begins to scream at you and even tries to hit and bite you. This is an example of:

A. lack of cognitive development.

B. attachment behavior.

C. regression.

D. lack of moral development.

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Question 4 of 5

A 16-year-old girl comes to the clinic where you work. She is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease. She tells you she is worried that she might be pregnant. Which is the best response for you to make?

A. Would you like to have a pregnancy test and find out for sure?'

B. Do your parents know about this?'

C. If you are pregnant, I hope you don't plan to keep the baby!'

D. You should not be sexually active at your age.'

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Question 5 of 5

Which of the following would be of concern to you when you assess a 3-month-old infant?

A. Rooting reflex is absent.

B. Sucking reflex is present.

C. Posterior fontanel is closed.

D. Infant does not move arms and legs.

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