Question 1

During which stage of prenatal development are the basic organs established, making the fetus most vulnerable to teratogens such as alcohol and drugs?

Accepted Answer

Embryonic stage

Question 2

A neonate is born prematurely via cesarean section. Which health complication is this infant most at risk for, and why?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory distress syndrome, due to immature lung development

Question 3

Which reflex is NOT typically present in a healthy neonate?

Accepted Answer

Babinski reflex

Question 4

A nurse is teaching a new mother about infant nutrition. According to current recommendations, how long should exclusive breastfeeding be provided to maximize immunity?

Accepted Answer

First 6 months

Question 5

Which developmental task, according to Havighurst, is most relevant for an infant?

Accepted Answer

Taking food, walking, and talking

Question 6

A toddler is beginning to understand object permanence and can follow simple commands. According to Piaget, which stage is the toddler in?

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor stage

Question 7

A 2-year-old child frequently says 'no' and experiences separation anxiety. According to Erikson, which psychosocial stage is the child in?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy versus shame and doubt

Question 8

A preschooler is learning to distinguish right from wrong and is motivated by avoiding punishment or receiving rewards. According to Kohlberg, which phase of moral development is this?

Accepted Answer

Preconventional phase

Question 9

A school-aged child is able to organize facts, solve new problems using inductive reasoning, and understands the reversal of events. Which Piagetian stage does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Concrete operational stage

Question 10

Which health issue is most commonly associated with school-aged children and requires nurses to encourage physical activity and prevention strategies?

Accepted Answer

Obesity

Question 11

An adolescent is able to use deductive, reflective, and hypothetical reasoning, and can set long-term goals. Which cognitive stage is this?

Accepted Answer

Formal operational stage

Question 12

During which stage of puberty do ova and sperm begin to be produced?

Accepted Answer

Pubescence

Question 13

A young adult is establishing a career, personal relationships, and selecting personal values. According to Levinson, which period is this?

Accepted Answer

Early adult transition

Question 14

A nurse is caring for an adolescent hospitalized for a chronic illness. Which intervention is most effective in reducing feelings of isolation?

Accepted Answer

Providing educational and recreational activities

Question 15

A young adult is concerned with maintaining expectations, values conformity, loyalty, and social order. Which stage of moral development is this?

Accepted Answer

Conventional stage

Question 16

A nurse is teaching a family about the importance of attachment and bonding. Which statement is correct regarding the timing and sequence of these processes?

Accepted Answer

Bonding occurs during the first few hours after birth and is necessary for attachment

Question 17

A toddler's birth weight is 7 lb. According to physiologic development, what is the expected weight by age 3?

Accepted Answer

28 lb

Question 18

A school-aged child is developing writing, reading, and calculating skills, and achieving personal independence. According to Havighurst, which developmental stage is this?

Accepted Answer

School-aged child

Question 19

A young adult is experiencing financial pressures and desires love and belonging. Which type of stressor is this?

Accepted Answer

Situational stressor

Question 20

A nurse is assessing a neonate's immunity. Which mechanism provides inherited immunity against infections?

Accepted Answer

Maternal immunoglobulins crossing the placenta

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