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What is the stage of family development that begins when conception begins and continues through the pregnancy?
- A. Expectant stage
- B. Parenthood stage
- C. Establishment stage
- D. Engagement/commitment stage
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The expectant stage begins when conception occurs and continues through the pregnancy.
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A nurse teaching the mother about infant oral hygiene instructs the mother to offer the infant sips of:
- A. cola.
- B. milk.
- C. juice.
- D. water.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral hygiene for the young infant consists of offering sips of clear water and wiping and massaging the infant's gums. Cola, milk, and juice should not be introduced at this young age.
A nurse assessing a toddler should consider which finding abnormal?
- A. Lumbar lordosis
- B. Cyanotic nail beds
- C. A protruding abdomen
- D. A convex lumbar curve
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal assessment findings in a toddler include lumbar lordosis (convex lumbar curve) and a protruding abdomen. Cyanotic nail beds are an abnormal finding.
What theory claims that there is a hereditary basis for aging?
- A. Activity theory
- B. Physiologic theory
- C. Disengagement theory
- D. Biological programming theory
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Biological programming theory suggests a hereditary basis for aging.
How can a family best assist a toddler who is attempting to feed himself?
- A. Encourage the child to use a fork.
- B. Feed the child themselves using a fork.
- C. Encourage large portions for easier handling.
- D. Offer the child finger foods.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Toddlers need to develop autonomy and do things for themselves in a trial-and-error method. Finger foods allow the child a feeling of independence.
The mother of a 5-month-old child is concerned because the child cannot sit by himself. The nurse explains that sitting alone is not expected until the baby reaches what age?
- A. 6 months
- B. 7 months
- C. 8 months
- D. 9 months
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By the end of the seventh month, most babies can sit up without support.