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The child's ability to solve problems hypothetically develops during
- A. Sensorimotor
- B. Preoperational
- C. Concrete operational
- D. Formal operational
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothetical problem-solving emerges in the formal operational stage (Piaget).
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he theorist who believes that human have growth potential is
- A. Sigmund Freud
- B. Carl Rogers
- C. B.F. Skinner
- D. Albert Bandura
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carl Rogers' humanistic theory highlights growth potential in all individuals.
When children come to understand that people have thoughts, feelings, and beliefs different from their own, this is known as
- A. Egocentric theory
- B. Behavioral theory
- C. Cognitive theory
- D. Theory of mind
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Theory of mind, emerging around age 4, is understanding others' mental states (Piaget).
An adult tells the nurse, My partner abuses me when I make mistakes, but I always get an apology and a gift afterward. Ive considered leaving but havent been able to bring myself to actually do it. Which phase in the cycle of violence prevents this adult from leaving?
- A. Tension-building
- B. Acute battering
- C. Honeymoon
- D. Stabilization
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The honeymoon stage is characterized by kind, loving behaviors toward the abused spouse when the perpetrator feels remorseful. The victim believes the promises and drops plans to leave or seek legal help. The tension-building stage is characterized by minor violence in the form of abusive verbalization or pushing. The acute battering stage involves the abuser beating the victim. The violence cycle does not include a stabilization stage.
How might physicians who see both partners of an arranged marriage provide culturally sensitive care to both of them?
- A. Recommend a form of contraception that both parties agree on
- B. Discuss perceived family pressures with each party separately, and then together
- C. Explain the implications of 'cheng jia li ye' in U.S. culture
- D. Refer one party to another physician to minimize bias
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Separate and joint discussions respect individual and cultural dynamics.
Nurses must care for the abuser, as well as the abused person. You are caring for a middle-aged man who is under medical and psychiatric care for molesting a 7-year-old girl. You inform him that dinner is being served in the dining room. He tells you to leave and that he does not want anyone to see him or know what I did. You respond:
- A. You will need to face people sooner or later.
- B. You are here for treatment of an illness, not judgment of an action.
- C. I guess I wouldnt want to been seen either. You may stay here.
- D. Only the staff knows the reason for your admission.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response is professional and communicates support to this patient. Responses A and C are judgmental. Response D is true, but is not as supportive as response B.