Nursing: Growth and Development

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What is one of the importance of studying growth and development for nurses?

To know the surgical procedures for patients

To understand the medication dosage for patients

To learn how to use medical equipment

To understand the reason for particular condition and illness (correct)

What does growth refer to in the context of growth and development?

An increase in physical size of whole body or any of its parts (correct)

A decrease in physical size of the body

A decrease in skill and capacity of function

An increase in skill and capacity of function

How is growth usually expressed?

Through experimentation

Quantitatively (correct)

Through observation

Qualitatively

What is development in the context of growth and development?

A progressive increase in skill and capacity of function Signup and view all the answers

How is development usually expressed?

Qualitatively Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the principles of growth and development?

Growth and development are continuous processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of growth and development according to the cephalocaudal trend?

From head to toe Signup and view all the answers

What type of growth is characterized by an increase in weight, height, and head circumference?

Physical growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of development that involves the use of hands and fingers?

Fine motor behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a directional trend in growth and development?

Cephalocaudal trend Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the development of intellectual abilities, such as thinking and problem-solving?

Cognitive development Signup and view all the answers

According to the principle of growth and development, each child grows in his own unique and personal way, which is known as?

Each child grows in his own unique and personal way Signup and view all the answers

What determines the heredity of a child?

The combination of heredity of the man and the woman Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor related to the mother during pregnancy that can affect the child?

Maternal age Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a postnatal environmental factor that affects growth and development?

Child's position in the family Signup and view all the answers

What hormonal influence can affect growth and development?

Growth hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is the period from conception to birth?

Prenatal period Signup and view all the answers

What is the period from 2 weeks to 8 weeks during prenatal development?

Embryonic period Signup and view all the answers

Where is lanugo hair typically found?

On the shoulders, back, extremities and forehead Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for physiological jaundice in newborns?

Excessive destruction of erythrocytes Signup and view all the answers

What are Mongolian spots typically found on?

Lower back, buttocks, anterior trunk and rarely on fingers and feet Signup and view all the answers

When does desquamation typically occur?

Within 2-4 weeks of life Signup and view all the answers

What are milia?

Small pinpoint white or yellow spots Signup and view all the answers

What are fontanels?

Soft spots on the skull Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the anterior fontanel?

Diamond Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the posterior fontanel close?

2 months Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a normal fontanel?

It is soft, flat, and firm Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible complication of cephalohematoma?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

At what age is the true eye color of a newborn determined?

3-6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal shape of the abdomen in a newborn?

Cylindrical Signup and view all the answers