38 Questions
What lifestyle habit can help prevent many cancers?
Daily physical activity
Which type of diabetes mellitus accounts for approximately 90% of all cases?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
What might be included in the treatment goals for clients diagnosed with cancer?
Routine checkups
Which is a characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
Persistent hyperglycemia
What is a common challenge faced by clients and their families during cancer treatment?
Managing symptoms of the disease and side effects of treatments
Which therapy may be part of the treatment goals for clients diagnosed with cancer?
Chemotherapy
How can nurses contribute to the care of clients diagnosed with cancer?
Educating about cancer and its treatment
'Persistent hyperglycemia' in diabetes mellitus may result from:
'Impaired' insulin secretion
What concept do children struggle with at this stage of cognitive development?
Conservation
Which stage of cognitive development is characterized by literal and sometimes rigid thinking?
Concrete operational
What begins to wane as children have more experiences with differing perspectives?
Egocentrism
During which stage of cognitive development do children realize that their thoughts are unique and may not be shared by others?
Concrete operational
Which skills are improving in children at the preoperational stage of cognitive development?
Language and thinking
What type of thinking have children not yet developed during the concrete operational stage?
Abstract and hypothetical thinking
What do children begin to realize during cognitive development that events can be interpreted in different ways?
'Their opinion may not be the only one'
At what stage do concepts of reversibility, spatiality, and conservation develop?
'The concrete operational stage'
What is reversibility in child development?
The ability to return things to their original condition
Which cognitive ability involves seeing objects or quantities as remaining the same despite changes in their appearance?
Conservation
What is a characteristic of concrete operational thinking according to the text?
Limitation to the here and now
What distinguishes the formal operative stage of cognitive development?
Expansion of abilities beyond concrete thinking
According to David Elkind, what is a specific characteristic of adolescent thinking?
Imaginary audience concept
What skill is essential for locomotion and mobility in children?
Spatiality skills
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adolescents' formal operative stage of cognitive development?
'Here and now' limitation in thinking
What is the main focus of conservation in child development?
'Seeing objects or quantities as remaining the same'
What are some of the early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
Confusion as to time and place
In the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease, what is a common outcome?
Loss of mobility
How is the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease typically confirmed?
Brain scans
What is a common symptom that may be displayed more regularly as Alzheimer's disease progresses?
Delusions and hallucinations
In Alzheimer's disease, what eventually leads to individuals becoming completely dependent on others for care?
Incontinence and loss of mobility
What happens to spouses and family members as Alzheimer's disease progresses?
They become strangers
How can a definite diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease be obtained?
Through testing brain tissue in an autopsy
What is the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood characterized by rapid physiological, emotional, and social changes?
Adolescence vs Role confusion
According to Erikson, what are adolescents mostly concerned about during the transitional stage?
Achieving a sense of identity
Which term did Erikson use to describe the time for exploration and identity formation in adolescence?
Identity vs Role confusion
What can adolescents experience as a result of role confusion, according to the text?
Experimentation
In Erikson's model, what does successful mastery of the transitional stage lead to?
Devotion to others and commitment to personal ideals
Which of the following life decisions may result in conflict with adults during adolescence?
Deciding on career and education
What did Erikson believe modern American adolescents need support, limits, and guidance for during their developmental stage?
' + 'Identity formation and avoiding role confusion
Explore the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood characterized by rapid physical, emotional, and social changes. Understand how adolescents navigate concerns about identity, appearance, sexuality, and societal roles, often leading to role confusion.
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